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1837. Its catacombs, opened in 1837, were built below chapels and included a group of 95 vaults with private and shared loculi with a capacity of 3,500 coffins. Why were the London catacombs built? The catacombs and cemetery were opened by the South Metropolitan Cemetery Company (one of 8 private cemetery companies authorised by Acts …
The Mayor’s job is to make London a better place for everyone who visits, lives or works in the city. This ranges from developing policies to setting budgets, from overseeing major programmes to championing London around the world – all in line with the Mayor’s vision and in the interests of London and Londoners. Why …
The mayor of the City of London has been elected by the City, rather than appointed by the sovereign, ever since a Royal Charter providing for a Mayor was issued by King John in 1215. Who chooses the Mayor of London? The Mayor of London is elected using the Supplementary Vote system. You make a …
Nicholas Lyons. Nicholas Lyons has today [29 September 2022] been elected as the 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London. As the elected head of the City of London Corporation, he will serve as a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry from Friday 11 November for a one-year term. Who …
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The Mayor and Assembly Members The Mayor and the 25 London Assembly Members receive an annual salary and, on retirement, a pension. They are also entitled in certain circumstances to a resettlement grant payment when they leave office. What are the benefits of being a Mayor? Mayoral benefits often include a city-provided vehicle, health insurance …
Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. It is a Grade I listed building. Designed by George Dance in the Palladian style, it was built primarily in the 1740s. The Mansion House is used for some of the City of London’s most formal official functions, including two annual white tie …
Typically, council tax must be paid by the person living in the property. So yes – you do pay council tax if you rent; the responsibility sits with the tenant, not the landlord. When you move into a new property you must register with the local council. Not sure who your local council is? Does …
Nicholas Lyons has today [29 September 2022] been elected as the 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London. As the elected head of the City of London Corporation, he will serve as a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry from Friday 11 November for a one-year term. Who is new …
Governance. Since January 2012, the Mayor of London is responsible for the governance of the Metropolitan Police through the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). The mayor is able to appoint someone to act on his behalf. As of April 2019, the office-holder is Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Sophie Linden Is London …
