What are London Borough Mayors?
What is the role of the Mayor? Four London Boroughs have directly elected mayors – Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, and Lewisham. People living in these boroughs can vote for their preferred candidate to serve...
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What is the London Mayoral Election?
The role of Mayor of London was created in 2000 as the first directly elected position of its kind. The work of the Mayor is scrutinised by the London Assembly, a 25-member elected body and part of the Greater London Authority – the devolved governance body of London.
Turnout: 2018 Local Elections in London
Turnout for the Local Elections is unfortunately often significantly lower than it is in General Elections, yet their effect on citizens’ and communities’ everyday lives is sometimes more visible. In this blog we’re focusing...
What are London Assembly Elections?
The Assembly scrutinises the work of the Mayor and holds the power to amend the Mayor’s budget and reject ‘Mayoral strategies’ (policy objectives). They are also responsible for overseeing important issues for Londoners such as transport, policing and the environment.
