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

Geoff Walker, a Conservative councillor for Hatch Lane who had served on the council for 26 years, died in March 2020.

[4] Chris Robbins, a Labour councillor for Grove Green and a former council leader, died in April 2021.

[5] Yemi Osho, a Labour councillor for Lea Bridge, resigned in the same month.

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