This well-researched guide to the recent history of London's government retells the story of the passage of the [Greater London Authority Act] through parliament, the subsequent referendum and the eventual election of a mayor and assembly in June 2000 ... It is measured, accurate, and fair to all the participants. Perhaps the most valuable lesson can be drawn from the section comparing city management systems around the world

• Introduction ; Governing great cities ; London: the elusive community ; London dismembered ; A new governing for London ; London in transition ; London on the move? ; London's Crimewatch ; Renewing London ; The mayor and metropolitan government

This well-researched guide to the recent history of London's government retells the story of the passage of the [Greater London Authority Act] through parliament, the subsequent referendum and the eventual election of a mayor and assembly in June 2000 ... It is measured, accurate, and fair to all the participants. Perhaps the most valuable lesson can be drawn from the section comparing city management systems around the world

• Introduction ; Governing great cities ; London: the elusive community ; London dismembered ; A new governing for London ; London in transition ; London on the move? ; London's Crimewatch ; Renewing London ; The mayor and metropolitan government

This well-researched guide to the recent history of London's government retells the story of the passage of the [Greater London Authority Act] through parliament, the subsequent referendum and the eventual election of a mayor and assembly in June 2000 ... It is measured, accurate, and fair to all the participants. Perhaps the most valuable lesson can be drawn from the section comparing city management systems around the world

• Introduction ; Governing great cities ; London: the elusive community ; London dismembered ; A new governing for London ; London in transition ; London on the move? ; London's Crimewatch ; Renewing London ; The mayor and metropolitan government