It was envisaged that through the London Government Act 1963 Redbridge as a London local authority would share power with the Greater London Council. The split of powers and functions meant that the Greater London Council was responsible for "wide area" services such as fire, ambulance, flood prevention, and refuse disposal; with the local authorities responsible for "personal" services such as social care, libraries, cemeteries and refuse collection.
The London Government Act 1963 envisioned that Redbridge would share power with the Greater London Council. This division of responsibilities meant that the council was responsible for "wide area" services like fire, ambulance, flood prevention, and refuse disposal; while local authorities managed "personal" services such as social care, libraries, cemeteries, and refuse collection.