This section of the website gives you an overview of London Governance. The pages below have been designed to help citizens and organisations gain a better and more thorough knowledge of how London works.
A brief history of London-wide government
The Greater London Authority, usually abbreviated to GLA, is the administrative body for Greater London. The GLA…read more.
The Greater London Authority
In May 2012, Londoners have the chance to elect politicians to the offices of the Greater London Authority (usually abbreviated to GLA)….read more.
The Mayor of London
The Mayor of London is a directly elected politician with responsibility for the strategic government of Greater London…read more.
The London Assembly
The 25 member London Assembly is elected to hold the Mayor to account for the decisions made, and to examine his or her policies…read more.
The Functional Bodies…
The Metropolitan Police Authority
The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) scrutinises and supports the work of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)…read more.
Transport for London
The Mayor’s transport strategy is implemented by Transport for London (TfL). The Mayor has ultimate responsibility for the...read more.
London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
The principal purpose of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) is to run the London Fire Brigade. LFEPA…read more.
The London Development Agency (in the process of closing)
The London Development Agency (LDA) is the Regional Development Agency for Greater London, the functional body responsible for the sustainable…read more.
