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Who
play the role for London
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Mayor
of London The Mayor's role as the executive of the strategic
authority for London is to promote economic development
and wealth creation, social development, and the improvement
of the environment.
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The
London Assembly comprises 25 members, all elected at
the same time as the Mayor. The London Assembly examines
the Mayor's activities, questioning him about his decisions.
The Assembly is also able to investigate other issues of
importance to Londoners, publish its findings and recommendations,
and make proposals to the Mayor.
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Greater
London Authority is a part of the GLA Group.
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The
GLA Group. The Mayor sets the annual budget for five
organisations. These organisations, which have become known
as the 'GLA Group', comprise:
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the Greater London Authority; www.london.gov.uk
2- Transport for London, which provides bus, river and some
light rail services, maintains London's main roads, regulates
London's licensed taxi service and runs the Tube; www.tfl.gov.uk
3- the Metropolitan Police Authority, which is responsible
for maintaining an effective and efficient police service
for London; www.mpa.gov.uk
4- the London Development Agency, which works with business
to sustain and improve London's role as a business centre,
while increasing economic opportunity for all Londoners;
www.lda.gov.uk
5- London Fire Brigade, which responds to fires and promotes
fire prevention, under the oversight of London Fire and
Emergency Planning Authority; www.london-fire.gov.uk
london.gov.uk
is
the official website for the Mayor of London, the London Assembly
and the Greater London Authority. Created by the Greater London
Authority Act 1999, the Mayor and the London Assembly constitute
a unique form of strategic citywide government for London.
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