"The borough's directly-elected mayor has significant powers over local services such as housing, including local regeneration schemes and affordable housing targets, planning and waste collection."
"Professor Tony Travers noted that Lewisham has shifted from a Conservative/Labour marginal borough to a strong Labour-controlled area, but the Greens are making significant inroads."
"Nick Bowes stated that these elections are likely to be the most consequential in London for the past 20 years, with fragmentation in the polls making predictions difficult."
Labour secured 54 seats in the recent council elections with a 33.5% turnout. A 2% swing from Labour to the Greens occurred, resulting in four Green councillors. The upcoming mayoral election on 7 May will be significant, as the directly-elected mayor holds substantial powers over local services. Labour dominates London councils but faces challenges from the Greens, particularly in areas like Lewisham and Hackney. Experts predict these elections could be the most consequential in two decades, with potential losses for Labour and the Conservatives.
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