What does the Mayor do?
The Mayor of London leads city council meetings, sets the agenda, and speaks for the city. The Mayor votes on decisions like every other councillor, but represents the whole city rather than a single ward.
How City Hall works
A short primer on London's municipal government and why local decisions matter.
What do City Councillors do?
Councillors represent one of London's 14 wards. They vote on the city budget, bylaws, and services like transit, roads, parks, and housing. They also listen to residents in their ward.
How do municipal decisions affect daily life?
The city decides how often your bus runs, when your garbage is picked up, how much your property taxes are, how new housing gets built, and how parks, libraries, and pools are funded. These decisions shape your daily routine more than most other levels of government.