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Learn about the work of the Mayor, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority, who provide citywide leadership and policies for London. Find out their priorities, events, news and contacts.
- Who We Are
About the Mayor, the London Assembly, the GLA, working at...
- Priorities for London
fighting for London’s economy – supporting business,...
- Programmes and Strategies
Find out what we're doing to improve housing, transport,...
- Take Part
Find out more about our events, volunteering opportunities...
- Contact or visit City Hall
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- What the Mayor does
The Mayor of London is responsible for making London a...
- What the London Assembly does
The Assembly holds the Mayor and Mayoral advisers to account...
- Governance and spending
Good corporate governance is fundamental to any effective...
- Who We Are
The Greater London Authority (GLA), colloquially known by the metonym City Hall, is the devolved regional governance body of Greater London, England. It consists of two political branches: an executive Mayor (currently Sadiq Khan ) and the 25-member London Assembly , which serves as a means of checks and balances on the Mayor.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities at City Hall - working for the Mayor, the London Assembly and the GLA.
Greater London Authority. Greater London is under the strategic local governance of the Greater London Authority (GLA). It consists of an elected assembly, the London Assembly, and an executive head, the Mayor of London. The current Mayor (not to be confused with the Lord Mayor of London) is Sadiq Khan.
Mar 3, 2022 · A research briefing paper that summarises the role and powers of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly, the elected strategic authority for London. It covers transport, planning, police, fire, housing and other policy areas, as well as the electoral system and the system of government within the GLA.
Nov 28, 2021 · The Greater London Authority (GLA) will relocate to the Crystal, a sustainable building in Newham, from December 2021. The move is expected to save £60m over five years, but some worry it could weaken the GLA's role and visibility in the city.
3 days ago · London’s devolution deal, known as the Greater London Authority (GLA) Act, was passed in 1999. This created the position of the Mayor of London, currently Labour’s Sadiq Khan, who governs over a strategic body known as the GLA, with powers over transport, adult education and planning.
