Multi-layered Democracy in London

Yesterday I went to the London Councils Transport and Environmental Committee, and later today I am going to the West London Waste Authority.  I doubt whether even councillors and Council officer fully understand all the various layers of London government and how they interlink, which cannot be good for transparent local democracy.

Incidentally looking round the room yesterday, at London TEC, I saw only two women members including the Chair Catherine West and very few non-whites.