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Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and predecessors: Governance of Greater London:...

Catalogue reference: CLG 127

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CLG 127

This series contains records on the setting up of the Greater London Authority, the transfer of powers to the Mayor of London and its functional bodies.

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Reference
CLG 127
Title
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and predecessors: Governance of Greater London: Registered Files (GGL Series)
Date
1998-2004
Description

This series contains records on the setting up of the Greater London Authority, the transfer of powers to the Mayor of London and its functional bodies.

Arrangement

In former reference order

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
GGL
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Creator(s)
  • Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, 1997-2001
  • Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions, 2001-2002
  • Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, 2002-2006
Physical description
9 file(s)
Access conditions
Open unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition

In 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)

Administrative / biographical background

The creation of the Greater London Authority (GLA) in 2000 came about following a devolution of powers from central government under the terms of the Greater London Authority Act 1999. The GLA consists of two branches: the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The GLA is responsible for the strategic administration of the Greater London area and works collaboratively with the 32 borough councils. It has power over transport, policing, fire and rescue, economic development and strategic planning.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C21098163/

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Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and predecessors: Governance of Greater London: Registered Files (GGL Series)