London Assembly facts for kids

The Chamber of the London Assembly at City Hall.

The London Assembly is a group of people chosen by voters in London. It's part of the Greater London Authority, which helps run the city. The Assembly's main job is to check what the Mayor of London is doing. They make sure the Mayor is working well for everyone in London.

The Assembly can also change the Mayor's yearly budget. This is the plan for how money will be spent. To do this, they need a big vote, with two-thirds of the members agreeing. The London Assembly started in the year 2000. Their main office is at City Hall, which is next to the River Thames.

Besides checking the Mayor, the Assembly looks into important issues for Londoners. They share what they find and suggest ideas. They can also give advice and proposals to the Mayor.

How London Assembly Members Are Chosen

The members of the London Assembly are chosen by people voting in London. They use a special way of voting called proportional representation. This method helps make sure that the number of seats each political party gets is fair. It usually matches the total number of votes they received.

Who Is in the London Assembly?

The London Assembly has members from different political parties. Each party has a certain number of seats. This table shows how many members each party had in 2016:

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In Spanish: Asamblea de Londres para niños