Current Legislation

Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2007/pdf/ukpga_20070028_en.pdf

Strong and Prosperous Communities: The Local Government White Paper 2006
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/strongprosperous

Local Government Act 2000
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/pdf/ukpga_20000022_en.pdf

Petition Information Pack
The Department of Communities and Local Government provide an information pack for those considering launching a petition for a mayoral referendum. This is available to download from: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/petitioning or can be ordered by calling 020 7944 4400

Other key links

www.communites.gov.uk
the Government’s Department of Communities and Local Government homepage

www.idea.gov.uk
set up by and for local government, to enable local councils to navigate the challenges of a fast changing environment.

www.london.gov.uk
website for London mayor and Greater London Authority

www.societyguardian.co.uk
news site for the Guardian, with regular features on directly elected mayors

www.thetimes.co.uk
news site for the Times, with regular features on directly elected mayors

www.citymayors.com
an international network of professionals working together to promote strong and prosperous cities as well as good local government