Managing the square

Parliament Square Garden is located within an area that encompasses the heart of contemporary British politics and forms part of Westminster; an area of significant historic and symbolic value to the British people and many others worldwide.

The vision for Parliament Square is that it should provide a symbolic and dignified setting for Parliament and the surrounding historic buildings, in keeping with its World Heritage location. It should be both accessible and meaningful to Londoners and visitors.

The GLA has been responsible for Parliament Square Garden under the GLA Act 1999 since 2000. The pavement along the east and south perimeters of Parliament Square Garden and the roads directly surrounding the square is managed by the City of Westminster.

Booking Parliament Square
Squares Annual Report

The Greater London Authority also manages Trafalgar Square.


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Improving the square Managing the square Booking the square Annual Report Byelaws Contractors About the square History	Managing the square Parliament Square Garden is located within an area that encompasses the heart of contemporary British politics and forms part of Westminster; an area of significant historic and symbolic value to the British people and many others worldwide. The vision for Parliament Square is that it should provide a symbolic and dignified setting for Parliament and the surrounding historic buildings, in keeping with its World Heritage location. It should be both accessible and meaningful to Londoners and visitors. The GLA has been responsible for Parliament Square Garden under the GLA Act 1999 since 2000. The pavement along the east and south perimeters of Parliament Square Garden and the roads directly surrounding the square is managed by the City of Westminster. Booking Parliament Square Squares Annual Report The Greater London Authority also manages Trafalgar Square.