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Government

Local Government

Towns, cities and rural areas are run by democratically elected councils ('local authorities').

Key facts

Funded by central government money plus local taxes
London has 33 local authorities, coordinated by the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London
Local elections are generally held in May each year

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