Local government elections took place in London, and some other parts of the United Kingdom on Thursday 6 May 2010.

Support for the London Conservatives in the capital declined by 3%, with the party losing 3 councils and 68 councillors.

The London Liberal Democrats increased their vote share slightly but lost 70 councillors, as well as losing control of Richmond upon Thames council to the Conservatives.

Mayoral contests were also held in the London Boroughs of Hackney, Lewisham, and Newham.

In three London boroughs the executive function of the council is a directly elected mayor.