The responsibilities between the Greater London Council (GLC) and borough councils were divided based on a two-tier system of local government in London. According to the information from various sources, including Wikipedia and Landlord Law, the GLC was responsible for "wide area" services such as:
On the other hand, borough councils, sometimes referred to as district councils, managed more localized services. These included:
This division of responsibilities allowed for a balanced distribution of duties between the GLC, which focused on broader, regional issues, and the borough councils, which addressed more localized concerns. The system aimed to ensure efficient service delivery and governance across the metropolitan area of London.
Which boroughs ultimately formed the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames?
Which boroughs merged to form the new London Borough of Barnet?
What was the suggested name for the borough encompassing Ilford and Redbridge?
Which boroughs were abolished or transferred by the London Government Act of 1963?