Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
How many local authorities are there in London?
Answer options
- 1: the Greater London Authority only
- 33: 32 borough councils and the City of London CorporationCorrect
- 12: one for each postcode area
- 48: one for each parliamentary constituency
Answer: 33: 32 borough councils and the City of London Corporation
London has 33 local authorities. Above them sits the Greater London Authority, set up in 2000 and led by the Mayor of London.
Checked 8 November 2026