LGC Future Leaders 27 th February 2012 John OBrien Chief Executive

2 Agenda 1.London Governance – Spring London and collaboration 3.London local government and the Olympics

3 London Governance Uniqueness of elected regional tier An enduring tension and an enduring collaboration Devolution – but to what levels?

4 In case you had not noticed …

5 Some History Post GLC Legacy Borough recognition of need to come together in run up to 2000 Distinct spheres of activity – but increasingly they intersect City Charter Process

6 Key Issues for post May Building on joint machinery – dependent destinies Utilising the distinct strengths of different tiers Making the enduring tension and collaboration work in a world of less cash and less certainty

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8 London and Collaboration Pan London Smaller Groupings Tri-Borough and other developments

9 Collaboration – some issues Shared client/commissioner and/or shared delivery function Does the scale work for separate governance structures as well as service delivery? What will really unlock the scale of savings required?

10 London Local Government and the Olympics

11 London Local Government and the Olympics cont… London taxpayers contribution Delivering a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games Securing the legacy City Management and Resilience in 2012