Does the GLA charge Council Tax?

No! The GLA does not directly tax London residents, but a part of the Council Tax levied by local borough councils is set by the Mayor to provide funds for the GLA, the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA), Transport for London (TfL) and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA).

Much of the cost of funding the GLA family - MPA, TfL, LFEPA, and the GLA itself - comes from government grants.

Find out more about the GLA Annual Budget.