About Regeneration





	The Greater London Authority


		The GLA is a unique form of strategic citywide government for London. It is made up of a directly elected Mayor - the Mayor of London - and a separately elected Assembly - the London Assembly. When fully staffed, there will be about 490 staff to help the Mayor and Assembly in their duties.	GOVERNMENT POLICY The Urban Task Force Our Towns and Cities CABE The Social Exclusion Unit WHO IS MAKING IT HAPPEN ACROSS LONDON? The Greater London Assembly The Greater London Authority The Mayor Of London The London Development Agency PUTTING IT TOGETHER IN STRATFORD Why Stratford? Why the Rail Lands are special Newham Regeneration Tours


The Mayor is London's spokesman. He leads the preparation of statutory strategies on transport, spatial development, economic development and the environment. He sets budgets for the GLA, Transport for London, the London Development Agency, the Metropolitan Police and London's fire services. As Mayor, Ken Livingstone chairs Transport for London. The Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities, questioning the Mayor about his decisions. The Assembly is also able to investigate other issues of importance to Londoners, publish its findings and recommendations, and make proposals to the Mayor. The GLA's main areas of responsibility are: Transport Policing Fire and emergency planning Economic development Planning Culture Environment Health

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