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Why did the London County Council have a monopoly on the supply of water in London?
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The London County Council had a monopoly on the supply of water in London from 1855 to 1905. The London County Council was formed in 1855 and was the first local government in England. It was established to manage the city of London, which had grown so large that it needed its own government. The London County Council was responsible for providing water, sewerage, gas, and electricity. The council was made up of representatives from the boroughs of London.