Knowra Greater London Greater London Greater London is an administrative area of England comprising the City of London and 32 London boroughs. It was established in 1965 and is governed at regional and local levels.
London borough : A local government district within Greater London, governed by an elected council. The 32 boroughs form the area’s principal local-government units.
London Government Act 1963 : A United Kingdom act of Parliament that reorganized local government in London from 1965. It established Greater London and created its new borough structure.
London Plan : The statutory spatial development strategy for Greater London, prepared by the Mayor of London. It coordinates land use and development across the boroughs and the City.
London : The capital of the United Kingdom, a major city whose name can denote several geographic areas. The name is broader and less administratively precise than Greater London.
City of London : A small, historic city and ceremonial county at London’s core, with its own local government. It is included in Greater London but retains distinct institutions and status.
London County Council : The elected local authority that governed the County of London from 1889 to 1965. Its abolition accompanied the creation of a larger Greater London administration.
Transport for London : The local government body responsible for most of London’s transport network and services. Its regional remit follows the Greater London area.
Inner London : The central and inner districts of London, defined differently for different administrative and statistical purposes. It is a subset of Greater London, not a synonym for the whole area.
Greater London Authority : The regional government of Greater London, comprising the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. It provides region-wide leadership alongside borough and City governments.
County of London : An administrative county created in 1889, covering much of inner London until 1965. It was replaced by Greater London, whose boundaries reached farther outward.
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