London Government Act

United Kingdom [1963]

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The London Government Act of 1963 established the Greater London Council (GLC) in 1965, replacing the London County Council. This act created a two-tier system of local government for London, with the GLC responsible for strategic services and 33 boroughs handling local matters. The GLC was abolished in 1986 by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, transferring its responsibilities to the boroughs. In 2000, a new Greater London Authority, comprising a directly elected mayor and assembly, was established to provide city-wide leadership and manage services like transport and policing.12

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…1, 1965) under the 1963 London Government Act incorporated most of the area of Middlesex, along with parts of neighbouring counties. Outer London boroughs created wholly or in part from former Middlesex authorities include Hounslow, Hillingdon, Ealing, Brent, Harrow, Haringey, Enfield, Richmond upon
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…1, 1965) under the 1963 London Government Act incorporated most of the area of Middlesex, along with parts of neighbouring counties. Outer London boroughs created wholly or in part from former Middlesex authorities include Hounslow, Hillingdon, Ealing, Brent, Harrow, Haringey, Enfield, Richmond upon
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