The Greater London Council (GLC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council (LCC) which had covered a much smaller area.It had a number of sub-committees. The Women's Committee was set up in 1982 under Ken Livingston's administration. The first Chair was Valerie Wise appointed 11 May 1982
From the guide to the Greater London Council Women's Committee Bulletin, 1983-1986, (London Metropolitan University: Trades Union Congress Library Collections)