21st Century London. Culturally diverse. Ever changing and evolving. Open to the world. As government to this most vibrant and cosmopolitan of cities, the GLA has a responsibility both to reflect and lead the pace of change. Ours is a fast-moving and forward-thinking environment, a microcosm of the exciting capital we serve. Can you keep up with us?

About us

The GLA’s government is made up of a directly elected Mayor (currently Ken Livingstone), and the separately elected London Assembly. Its modern headquarters, shown here, are next to Tower Bridge on the south bank of the Thames.
The Mayor's vision is to develop London as an exemplary sustainable world city through:

  • strong and diverse economic growth
  • social inclusivity to allow all Londoners to share in London's future success
  • fundamental improvements in environmental management and use of resources

The aim is to progress London as:

  • a prosperous city in which all share in the benefits of wealth created in London's dynamic economy
  • a city for people with safe attractive streets, where goods and services are within easy reach, and where everyone feels safe and secure
  • an accessible city with fast, efficient and comfortable means of transport, and access to affordable homes, education and training, health, leisure and recreation
  • a fair city showing tolerance and abolishing all forms of discrimination, where neighbourhoods and communities have a say in their futures
  • a green city making efficient use of natural resources and energy, respecting the natural world and wildlife, using to the full the varied pattern of open space, eco friendly design and constriction methods, recycling waste and creating new green industries

The GLA’s primary purpose is to continually improve London as a place to live, work and visit.

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