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'''Scouting in Greater London''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[Greater London]]. It is largely represented by [[the Scout Association]] of the | '''Scouting in Greater London''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[Greater London]]. It is largely represented by [[the Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom and some Groups of [[traditional Scouting]] including the [[Baden-Powell Scouts' Association]]. The Scout Association has recently defined Greater London as a Scout Region with a Regional Commissioner.<ref> [http://www.scoutinginlondon.org.uk/ Greater London Scout Region] </ref> | ||
There is a single member of the national [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO) covering all the universities in Greater London.<ref> [http://ssago.org.uk/london/ Students of London Indie Collective (SLIC)] </ref> | There is a single member of the national [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO) covering all the universities in Greater London.<ref> [http://ssago.org.uk/london/ Students of London Indie Collective (SLIC)] </ref> | ||
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=== Greater London Middlesex West Scout County === | === Greater London Middlesex West Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London Middlesex West Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the | '''Greater London Middlesex West Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering an area stretching from the [[City of Westminster]] in the east to [[Stanmore]] in the north, [[Feltham]] in the south and [[Uxbridge]] in the west. It serves the London Boroughs of [[London Borough of Brent|Brent]], [[London Borough of Ealing|Ealing]], [[London Borough of Harrow|Harrow]], [[Hammersmith and Fulham]], [[London Borough of Hillingdon|Hillingdon]], [[London Borough of Hounslow|Hounslow]], [[Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea|Kensington and Chelsea]], and City of Westminster.<ref> [http://www.glmwscouts.org.uk/ Greater London Middlesex West Scout County] </ref> | ||
The County has 145 Scout Groups serving over 6,500 young people with 1,600 adult volunteers. It is divided into fifteen districts: | The County has 145 Scout Groups serving over 6,500 young people with 1,600 adult volunteers. It is divided into fifteen districts: | ||
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=== Greater London North Scout County === | === Greater London North Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London North Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the | '''Greater London North Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering an area stretching from central [[London]] directly north out to the [[M25 motorway|M25]]. It covers the London Boroughs of [[London Borough of Barnet|Barnet]], [[London Borough of Camden|Camden]], [[City of London]], [[London Borough of Enfield|Enfield]], [[London Borough of Haringey|Haringey]] and [[London Borough of Islington|Islington]] <ref name="gln"> [http://www.gln-scouts.org.uk/ Greater London North County Website] </ref> | ||
The [[2006]] Scout census showed that the county has 5029 members. | The [[2006]] Scout census showed that the county has 5029 members. | ||
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=== Greater London North East Scout County === | === Greater London North East Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London North East Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the | '''Greater London North East Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, to the northeast of [[London]] and covers the London boroughs of [[London Borough of Barking and Dagenham|Barking and Dagenham]], [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], [[Havering]], [[London Borough of Newham|Newham]], [[London Borough of Redbridge|Redbridge]], [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets|Tower Hamlets]] and [[Waltham Forest]].<ref> [http://www.glne-scouts.org.uk/ Greater London North East Scout County] </ref> | ||
The County currently has over 7,000 members in 139 Scout Groups, supported by a County Leadership Group, consisting of the County Commissioner, the four Deputy County Commissioners, the County Chairman and a Young Person Representative. This Group meets every two months to review the growth and development of Scouting in Greater London North East. | The County currently has over 7,000 members in 139 Scout Groups, supported by a County Leadership Group, consisting of the County Commissioner, the four Deputy County Commissioners, the County Chairman and a Young Person Representative. This Group meets every two months to review the growth and development of Scouting in Greater London North East. | ||
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=== Greater London South Scout County === | === Greater London South Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London South Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the | '''Greater London South Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the London Boroughs of [[Wandsworth]], [[Lambeth]], [[Southwark]], [[Lewisham]] and [[Greenwich]], an area stretching from the [[South Bank]] in the north to [[Woolwich]] in the east, [[Putney]] in the west, to [[Crystal Palace, London|Crystal Palace]] in the south.<ref> [http://www.gls-scouts.org.uk/ Greater London South Scout County] </ref> | ||
The County is divided into nine districts: | The County is divided into nine districts: | ||
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=== Greater London South East Scout County === | === Greater London South East Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London South East Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the | '''Greater London South East Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the London Boroughs of [[Bexley]] and [[Bromley]], an area stretching from the [[Orpington]] in the southeast to [[Bexleyheath]] in the north.<ref> [http://www.glsescouts.org.uk/ Greater London South East Scout County] </ref> | ||
The County is divided into eight districts: | The County is divided into eight districts: | ||
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=== Greater London South West Scout County === | === Greater London South West Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London South West Scout County''' is a Scout County of the [[Scout Association]] in the | '''Greater London South West Scout County''' is a Scout County of the [[Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering an area stretching from [[Sanderstead]] in the South East to [[Hampton, London|Hampton]] and [[Whitton, London|Whitton]] in the North West.<ref>[http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/ Greater London South West Scout County]</ref> | ||
The County is divided into five districts: | The County is divided into five districts: | ||
