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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mayor_of_LondonMayor of London - Wikipedia

    The mayor of Londonis the chief executive of the Greater London Authority. The role was created in 2000 after the Greater London devolution referendumin 1998, and was the first directly elected mayor in the United Kingdom. [3] The current mayor is Sadiq Khan, who took office on 9 May 2016.

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  3. www.london.gov.uk › who-we-are › what-mayor-doesThe role of the Mayor of London | London City Hall

    The Mayor wants London to be a ’city for all Londoners'. His work includes: making it easier for people to move in and around the city. improving London’s environment. helping the capital’s businesses to thrive. providing Londoners with more affordable housing. giving young people in London more opportunities.

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  5. metro.co.uk › 2021/04/27 › london-mayoral-electionsWhat powers does the Mayor of London have? - Metro

    • What Powers Does The Mayor of London have?
    • Transport
    • Police and Fire Brigade
    • Housing
    • Economy
    • Who Is Running For London Mayor 2021?
    • How Do I Vote For The Mayor of London 2021?

    Elected every four years, the mayor is responsible for setting the budget to help improve the city of London for its inhabitants. They have an annual budget of £17 billion, which goes towards investments in public transport, fire services, and policing as well as the work of City Hall. This budget is raised by a mixture of government grants, transp...

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    One of the principle powers of the mayor lies in the area of transport. They oversee the operations of Transport for London (TfL), which makes them responsible for the bus and taxi network, the Tube, Overground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), cable car, and all other TfL services. The mayor has the power to set fares, to choose who can use London’s...

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    While only 30% of the Metropolitan Policebudget comes from the mayor, they still have significant power in how the city is policed. The mayor appoints the Police Commissioner, who is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Met Police, meaning they have power in how the police force is staffed. They have similar sway over the Fire Brigade, ...

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    The mayor has the power to both approve and reject larger house-building projects. They help determine the affordability of such projects in the city, alongside building developers and local authorities.

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    While there are limitations to how much direct power the mayor can have over the economy, it is part of their responsibility to make the city an inviting place to do business. They can help businesses connect with investors and offer incentives for businesses to operate within different areas in the city. The mayor is expected to have a keen intere...

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    There are 20 candidates who Londoners can vote for today. Below is the full list of candidates and the parties they represent as they will appear on the ballot when you go to vote: 1. Shaun Bailey, Conservative 2. Kam Balayev, Renew Party 3. Sian Berry, Green Party 4. Count Binface (formerly known as Lord Buckethead), Independent 5. Valerie Brown, ...

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    To be eligible to vote in the London mayoral election 2021, you must live in London, be registered to vote, and be over the age of 18 by May 6. You can vote at your nearest polling station either in person or by proxy. While you can no longer register to vote in this election, but you can register to vote in future elections. For more information o...

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  6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesLondon mayoral elections 2024: What does the mayor do?

    Mar 21, 2024 · 21 March 2024. The mayor of London has the largest personal mandate of any politician in the UK, with a constituency of 6.2 million voters. With a budget of billions, the mayor has an important ...

  7. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk › explainerMayor of London - Institute for Government

    Mar 25, 2024 · Labour’s Sadiq Khan was the winner of the May 2024 London mayoral election. This is his third term as mayor of London. The turnout across the region was 41%, lower than in 2021 when turnout was 42%. His main opponent was Conservative candidate, Susan Hall, who led the Conservative group on the London Assembly between 2019 and May 2023.

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  8. www.london.gov.uk › who-we-are › what-mayor-doesThe Mayor and his team - London City Hall

    Discover the role and responsibilities of the Mayor Sadiq Khan and his team. ... Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. May 2024. Mayor of London. Deputy Mayors ...

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  10. www.independent.co.uk › news › ukWhat does the London mayor and London assembly do?

    May 1, 2024 · One of the mayor’s main responsibilities is Transport. They are responsible for Transport for London (TfL) and have the power to set fares, which is the main source of funding for TfL.

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