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
How do I vote for the Mayor?
When you vote for the Mayor, you cast votes for your first and second choice candidates.
Find out how to vote for the Mayor
Who is standing for Mayor of London?
Find out who is standing to run London. The full list of candidates here.
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.
