Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1978
WHEREAS—

(1) It is expedient that further and better provision should be made for the improvement, development and financing of local government services in Greater London and for the safety and prosperity of persons residing therein and that the powers of the Greater London Council (hereinafter called "the Council") and of the London borough councils and the Common Council of the City of London should be extended and amended as provided in this Act:

(2) It is expedient that as in this Act ...