Bexley London Borough Council
Bexley London Borough Council | |
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 Coat of arms | |
| Type | |
| Type | London borough |
| History | |
| Founded | 1 April 1965 |
| Leadership | |
Mayor of Bexley | Cllr Brian Bishop since 24 May 2017 |
Leader of the Council | Cllr Teresa O'Neill, Conservative since 22 May 2013 |
Chief executive | Paul Moore (Acting) since April 2009 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 45 councillors in 17 wards |
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Political groups |
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Length of term | 4 years |
| Elections | |
Voting system | Plurality-at-large |
Last election | 3 May 2018 |
Next election | May 2022 |
| Website | |
| www.bexley.gov.uk | |
Bexley London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Bexley in the ceremonial county of Greater London, England. It is one of 32 London borough council in the county. The council comprises 45 councillors.[1]
Contents
1 History
2 Powers and functions
3 Finances
4 Political control
5 References
6 External links
History
A map showing the wards of Bexley since 2002
It was envisaged through the London Government Act 1963 that Bexley as a London local authority would share power with the Greater London Council. The split of powers and functions meant that the Greater London Council was responsible for "wide area" services such as fire, ambulance, flood prevention, and refuse disposal; with the local authorities responsible for "personal" services such as social care, libraries, cemeteries and refuse collection. As an outer London borough council it has been an education authority since 1965. This arrangement lasted until 1986 when Bexley London Borough Council gained responsibility for some services that had been provided by the Greater London Council, such as waste disposal. Since 2000 the Greater London Authority has taken some responsibility for highways and planning control from the council, but within the English local government system the council remains a "most purpose" authority in terms of the available range of powers and functions. In 2018, the number of council seats was reduced from 63 to 45.
Powers and functions
The local authority derives its powers and functions from the London Government Act 1963 and subsequent legislation. It is a billing authority collecting Council Tax and business rates, it processes local planning applications, it is responsible for housing, waste collection and environmental health. It is a local education authority, responsible for social services, libraries and waste disposal. The council shares responsibility with the Greater London Authority for strategic policies including housing, planning and the environment.
Finances
Bexley London Borough Council is the billing authority for Council Tax, and collects a precepts on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority the Greater London Authority and Transport for London.
Political control
Since the first election to the council in 1964 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:
| Party in control | Years |
|---|---|
| Labour | 1964 - 1968 |
| Conservative | 1968 - 1971 |
| Labour | 1971 - 1974 |
| Conservative | 1974 - 1994 |
| No overall control | 1994 - 1998 |
| Conservative | 1998 - 2002 |
| Labour | 2002 - 2006 |
| Conservative | 2006 - present |
The May 2018 elections returned a council composition of 34 Conservative Party and 11 Labour Party.[2]
References
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^ "Bexley London Borough Council". BBC News.
External links
London Borough of Bexley – Official website
