The Mayor of London
London is a big city. Its size means that some decisions about
services and the capital’s development need to be taken with a
city-wide view. This is the role of the Mayor.
What does the Mayor do?
The Mayor’s responsibilities cover a wide range of areas, from
transport and policing to arts and the environment.
More about what the
Mayor does
History of the Mayor of London
The role of Mayor of London was created in 2000 and was the
first directly elected mayor in the UK. Until then, London had no
regional government since 1986.
More about the history
of the Mayor
Did you know?
The Mayor of London has the biggest personal mandate of any
European politician, except the presidents of France and
Portugal.
Just under 2 million Londoners voted in the 2004 Mayoral
election, a turnout of 37%.
The £10,000 deposit for standing for Mayor is the biggest in
British elections.