Mayoral decision-making processes in London

The Greater London Authority (GLA) has a decision-making framework that outlines who is able to make decisions. Some decisions can only be taken by the Mayor – either due to law or due to policy choice – while others can be delegated to senior staff members. In June 2024, the GLA updated its decision-making framework, which included changes to financial thresholds of decisions (for example increasing the threshold for Mayoral sign off on spend from £150,000 to £250,000) and changing the review board that considers Mayoral decisions. This paper gives an overview of processes for making Mayoral decisions, including the role of the London Assembly.