London Development Agency FAQs

What is the London Development Agency?

We are one of nine Regional Development Agencies (RDAs), set up by the UK Government to transform England's regions through sustainable economic development.

The London Development Agency (LDA) is also a functional body of the Greater London Authority (GLA), which is a strategic authority that has the purpose of designing a better future for the capital.

What does the LDA do?

The LDA supports and implements the Mayor of London's priorities for the capital's economic development at a regional level, working across local boundaries to get the best results for London as a whole.

We are a key strategic regional partner with businesses, boroughs in London and third-sector bodies.

Who is the Mayor of London?

Boris Johnson currently holds the post of Mayor of London.

What are the LDAs priorities?

• Getting London working

• Supporting London's businesses

• Building better places in London

• Investing in London's low-carbon future

• Getting the most from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

• Promoting London to the world

Why is London and the LDA appearing at the Expo?

• To position London as a thought leader on the urban agenda and public realm.

• To highlight the benefits provided by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in legacy mode, focusing on the regeneration that will catalyse east London.

• To promote London as the next Olympic host city delivering the greenest games ever.

• To promote London as the place to invest, study, trade and exchange best practice on the urban agenda.

Where can I find more information about the LDA?

Take a look at the LDA website.