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The Local Government Act 1985 brought significant changes to the structure of local government in London. The Act abolished the Greater London Council (GLC) and the six metropolitan county councils in England, transferring their powers and responsibilities to the boroughs and districts within those counties. In London, this meant that the GLC was dissolved, and its functions were devolved to the 32 London boroughs and the City of London Corporation. The Act also made changes to the planning system in Metropolitan Areas, affecting both Development Control and the preparation of development plans. The image below illustrates the structure of local government in England, including London, after the changes brought by the Act:

This map provides a visual representation of how local government is structured in England, with London's boroughs and the City of London Corporation being key components of this structure post-1985. The Act's impact was to decentralize power and decision-making to a more local level, which has continued to shape the governance and administration of London to this day.