The Greater London Authority (GLA)

The GLA consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. It was created to improve co-ordination between the London boroughs. Although the GLA does not directly provide any services itself, it has responsibility over four bodies:

• Transport for London (TfL) – administers the Congestion Charge, manages many of London's main streets, and controls the public transport systems.
• London Development Agency (LDA) – promotes development across London.
• The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) – co-ordinates emergency planning and manages the London Fire Brigade.
• The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) – oversees the Met which provides policing across London.

 

The Mayor is responsible for budgeting and strategic planning in these areas, and has a number of other duties in relation to planning, culture and tourism. The Mayor is also responsible for Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square.

 

The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities and has the power to amend the Mayor's budget. There are twenty five elected members of the Assembly.

 

Mark's parliamentary constituency is within the West Central constituency of the London Assembly.

 

Your London Assembly member should be contacted about issues surrounding the above bodies. To find out more about how to contact your Assembly member, click here.

 

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