Labour kept control in 2022, taking 3 seats from the Liberal Democrats in London Bridge and West Bermondsey and increasing their majority to 52.

They are the principal authorities in Greater London and have responsibilities including education, housing, planning, highways, social services, libraries, recreation, waste, environmental health and revenue collection.

Some powers are shared with the Greater London Authority, which also manages passenger transport, police, and fire.

[3] The Labour councillor Kieron Williams was elected as the leader of the council in September 2020, succeeding Peter John.

All registered electors (British, Irish, Commonwealth and European Union citizens) living in London aged 18 or over were entitled to vote in the election.