London Assembly Research Unit
London Assembly Research Unit publications
The London Assembly Research Unit provides an impartial research and information service. We undertake research and analysis on key issues in London to inform the Assembly’s work.
This library holds Research Unit publications, which you can filter by area of work. Find London Assembly committee publications listed on another page.
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London's rivers and waterways
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Data analysis and visualisation on different aspects of how London's rivers are used.
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Understanding the revised National Planning Policy Framework (2024)
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Blog post explaining recent revisions to the NPPF and how these could affect Londoners.
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The Mayor of London’s health duties, partnerships and programmes
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This background paper sets out the role of the Mayor in relation to London's health services, public health and health inequalities.
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TfL finances 2011-12 to 2024-25
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This paper presents information on TfL's expenditure and income from 2011-12 to 2024-25.
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Monitoring the GLA's affordable housing delivery
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Visualisations showing monitoring data for the GLA's affordable housing programmes.
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Mayoral appointments in London
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This briefing sets out the processes and requirements for the Mayor of London to make appointments of senior officers and advisors.
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London’s spatial development strategy: a guide to the London Plan
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This paper provides background information on the development of the London Plan, the content of the current plan and London Assembly scrutiny of the plan.
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Port of London Authority
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This paper presents background information on the Port of London Authority, including its governance, funding and strategic priorities.
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London's housing stock
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This paper presents analysis of data on London's housing stock, including the number, type, size, condition, tenure, cost and sustainability of homes.
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Petitions to the London Assembly, Mayor and London boroughs
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This paper gives an overview of the processes for submitting petitions to the Assembly, Mayor and London boroughs, and information on recent petition topics.
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Pedestrianising Oxford Street
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This paper provides a history of proposals for the transformation of Oxford Street since the establishment of the GLA.
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London's Royal Parks
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This paper provides an overview of how the TRP-managed Royal Parks are managed and funded, and challenges facing the parks.
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London & Partners
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This paper provides key information on L&P’s governance, funding and major projects and initiatives, as well as an overview of its history of scrutiny by the
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Extreme heat and outdoor fires
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This paper analyses data on the relationship between extreme heat and outdoor fires in London.
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The Adult Skills Fund in London
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This paper sets out information on the operation of the Adult Skills Fund in London.
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Mayoral strategies in London
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This paper gives an overview of the existing Mayoral strategies, consultation requirements and the role of the London Assembly.
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London Legacy Development Corporation
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This paper sets out the funding, governance and strategy of the London Legacy Development Corporation.
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The London Fire Commissioner and London Fire Brigade
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This paper gives information on the governance, funding and strategy of the London Fire Commissioner and London Fire Brigade.
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The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime and the Metropolitan Police Service
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This paper provides background information on the governance, finances and strategies of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime and the Metropolitan Police
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Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
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This paper provides key background information on the governance, funding and strategy of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation