Just Space
@justspace7.bsky.social
community and activist groups supporting each other on London planning, housing, environment. Just moved from X. Working to make London a caring city. JustSpace.org.uk
Brave challenge to build-build-build from Pete Apps agreeing with so much of what we just said to @mayoroflondon.bsky.social Could the UK’s low house price growth be a good thing? www.ft.com/content/1d5d... via @ft
Could the UK’s low house price growth be a good thing?
Agents are ‘gloomy’ about ‘downbeat’ figures from 2025. Projections for 2026 are ‘boring’. But there is some cause for optimism
www.ft.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Brave challenge to build-build-build from Pete Apps agreeing with so much of what we just said to @mayoroflondon.bsky.social Could the UK’s low house price growth be a good thing? www.ft.com/content/1d5d... via @ft
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London isn’t just Big Ben.
East London is packed with murals, indie bars, weird museums & unforgettable food.
Here’s where to go next time you’re in town:
frayedpassport.com/a-quick-guid...
#londontravel
East London is packed with murals, indie bars, weird museums & unforgettable food.
Here’s where to go next time you’re in town:
frayedpassport.com/a-quick-guid...
#londontravel
January 21, 2026 at 11:01 PM
London isn’t just Big Ben.
East London is packed with murals, indie bars, weird museums & unforgettable food.
Here’s where to go next time you’re in town:
frayedpassport.com/a-quick-guid...
#londontravel
East London is packed with murals, indie bars, weird museums & unforgettable food.
Here’s where to go next time you’re in town:
frayedpassport.com/a-quick-guid...
#londontravel
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Shedkm has lodged an application for the redevelopment of a 60-year-old shopping centre in Romford, east London.
Shedkm submits plans for Romford shopping centre redevelopment
Shedkm submits plans for Romford shopping centre redevelopment
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Shedkm has lodged an application for the redevelopment of a 60-year-old shopping centre in Romford, east London.
we shall have to update EstateWatch.London
Residents in legal fight to halt demolition of Clockwork Orange estate
Climate concerns raised over redevelopment of 1960s Brutalist estate in south-east London
A legal challenge has been launched in an effort to halt the demolition of a 1960s Brutalist estate in south-east London that...
Climate concerns raised over redevelopment of 1960s Brutalist estate in south-east London
A legal challenge has been launched in an effort to halt the demolition of a 1960s Brutalist estate in south-east London that...
Residents in legal fight to halt demolition of Clockwork Orange estate
Climate concerns raised over redevelopment of 1960s Brutalist estate in south-east London
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:56 PM
we shall have to update EstateWatch.London
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High Court ruled it unlawful to remove three east London Low Traffic Neighbourhoods because Tower Hamlets Council failed to reconsult and consider its local implementation plan.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:08 PM
High Court ruled it unlawful to remove three east London Low Traffic Neighbourhoods because Tower Hamlets Council failed to reconsult and consider its local implementation plan.
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Mother and Child, Frank Dobson, Kirklees Museums & Galleries. © the artist's estate. Frank Dobson went to Harrow Green School & Leyton Technical School. For @artukdotorg.bsky.social's #OnlineArtExchange, motherhood for Anna Ancher: Painting Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery. artuk.org/discover/art...
January 22, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Mother and Child, Frank Dobson, Kirklees Museums & Galleries. © the artist's estate. Frank Dobson went to Harrow Green School & Leyton Technical School. For @artukdotorg.bsky.social's #OnlineArtExchange, motherhood for Anna Ancher: Painting Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery. artuk.org/discover/art...
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Planning permission granted for new venue with two 1500-seat theatres in east London
https://www.europesays.com/uk/713177/
A mock-up of the new venue Troubadour Theatres has been given planning permission for a major new venue…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/713177/
A mock-up of the new venue Troubadour Theatres has been given planning permission for a major new venue…#uk #news #uknews
Planning permission granted for new venue with two 1500-seat theatres in east London - United Kingdom
A mock-up of the new venue
www.europesays.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Planning permission granted for new venue with two 1500-seat theatres in east London
https://www.europesays.com/uk/713177/
A mock-up of the new venue Troubadour Theatres has been given planning permission for a major new venue…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/713177/
A mock-up of the new venue Troubadour Theatres has been given planning permission for a major new venue…#uk #news #uknews
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I doubt if anyone respects me, but:
1. I've worked in AI on and off since 1985
2. I have a PhD
3. I used to manage an academic department of ~40 AI researchers
4. I've published ~100 articles on it
This AI tech is a con. It's a play for corporations to steal industries, wealth, & governance.
1. I've worked in AI on and off since 1985
2. I have a PhD
3. I used to manage an academic department of ~40 AI researchers
4. I've published ~100 articles on it
This AI tech is a con. It's a play for corporations to steal industries, wealth, & governance.
Calling all the PhDs I know to make monumental annoyances of themselves (and honestly, who better)
January 21, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I doubt if anyone respects me, but:
1. I've worked in AI on and off since 1985
2. I have a PhD
3. I used to manage an academic department of ~40 AI researchers
4. I've published ~100 articles on it
This AI tech is a con. It's a play for corporations to steal industries, wealth, & governance.
1. I've worked in AI on and off since 1985
2. I have a PhD
3. I used to manage an academic department of ~40 AI researchers
4. I've published ~100 articles on it
This AI tech is a con. It's a play for corporations to steal industries, wealth, & governance.
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The Transport for London data show a major shift in our bus fleet. By 2025, diesel double-deckers have plummeted from 5,716 to 1,315. We are seeing a rising number of zero-emission buses as new route contracts are awarded to bus operating companies across the entire capital. 🚌⦵
January 22, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The Transport for London data show a major shift in our bus fleet. By 2025, diesel double-deckers have plummeted from 5,716 to 1,315. We are seeing a rising number of zero-emission buses as new route contracts are awarded to bus operating companies across the entire capital. 🚌⦵
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Indra will manage TfL’s ticketing and access systems until 2034, covering 8.6 million daily journeys across buses, tubes, riverboats and rail. The contract strengthens Indra’s UK presence and its role in global urban mobility solutions.
www.indragroup.com/en/news/indr...
www.indragroup.com/en/news/indr...
Indra Group is to manage the ticketing and access control systems across London’s Public Transportation network for close to 1,000 million euros | Actualidad | Indra Group
Indra Group has won one of the largest contracts in its history. Transport for London (TfL) has awarded the company the project to operate the ticketing and access control system of the entire public ...
www.indragroup.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Indra will manage TfL’s ticketing and access systems until 2034, covering 8.6 million daily journeys across buses, tubes, riverboats and rail. The contract strengthens Indra’s UK presence and its role in global urban mobility solutions.
www.indragroup.com/en/news/indr...
www.indragroup.com/en/news/indr...
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BREAKING - @zackpolanski.bsky.social is telling defence surveillance corporation Palantir to 'pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS'
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
Zack Polanski to hand in NHS contract termination notice to Palantir
Zack Polanski is telling defence surveillance corporation Palantir to 'pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS'.
www.thecanary.co
January 22, 2026 at 9:18 AM
BREAKING - @zackpolanski.bsky.social is telling defence surveillance corporation Palantir to 'pack its bags and get the hell out of the NHS'
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
After being here 24 hours we have accumulated 10 followers. This will not change the world fast enough. Please bring our presence to the attention of London enthusiasts, activists, usual suspects, unusual suspects
January 22, 2026 at 5:41 PM
After being here 24 hours we have accumulated 10 followers. This will not change the world fast enough. Please bring our presence to the attention of London enthusiasts, activists, usual suspects, unusual suspects
Be inspired to write this evening. We just added Highbury Group submissions to our briefing page justspace.org.uk/2026/01/19/o...
Object now to the Mayor’s cave-in
Despite 90,000 homeless children and 300,000 people on housing waiting lists across London, Mayor Sadiq Khan is consulting on proposals to reduce the amount of affordable and social rent housing de…
justspace.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Be inspired to write this evening. We just added Highbury Group submissions to our briefing page justspace.org.uk/2026/01/19/o...
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Bus Routes: Public Control & Ownership in Great Britain 🚌
Franchised
• ⦵ London: ~675 routes
• 🐝 G. Manchester: ~577
• Liverpool: Rolling out
• W. Yorks/Midlands: Transitioning
Municipal
• Nottingham: ~74
• Lothian: ~70
• Reading: ~55
• Others (Blackpool, Ipswich, etc.): ~100+ routes
Total: ~1,500+
Franchised
• ⦵ London: ~675 routes
• 🐝 G. Manchester: ~577
• Liverpool: Rolling out
• W. Yorks/Midlands: Transitioning
Municipal
• Nottingham: ~74
• Lothian: ~70
• Reading: ~55
• Others (Blackpool, Ipswich, etc.): ~100+ routes
Total: ~1,500+
January 21, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Bus Routes: Public Control & Ownership in Great Britain 🚌
Franchised
• ⦵ London: ~675 routes
• 🐝 G. Manchester: ~577
• Liverpool: Rolling out
• W. Yorks/Midlands: Transitioning
Municipal
• Nottingham: ~74
• Lothian: ~70
• Reading: ~55
• Others (Blackpool, Ipswich, etc.): ~100+ routes
Total: ~1,500+
Franchised
• ⦵ London: ~675 routes
• 🐝 G. Manchester: ~577
• Liverpool: Rolling out
• W. Yorks/Midlands: Transitioning
Municipal
• Nottingham: ~74
• Lothian: ~70
• Reading: ~55
• Others (Blackpool, Ipswich, etc.): ~100+ routes
Total: ~1,500+
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Londoners: last chance to tell Mayor he is wrong on housing. Michaeledwards.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Londoners: last chance to tell Mayor he is wrong on housing. Michaeledwards.org.uk
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The great graduate job drought - www.ft.com/content/c894... brilliant piece, somewhat terrifying for this father of three
The great graduate job drought
Economic uncertainty and the arrival of AI have brought a reduction in entry-level roles, with potentially disastrous consequences for young people
www.ft.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:04 AM
The great graduate job drought - www.ft.com/content/c894... brilliant piece, somewhat terrifying for this father of three
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What a great clip of my Assembly colleague @zoegarbett.bsky.social being awesome on @iaindale.bsky.social last night.
Watch to the end for a beautiful endorsement from Imarn Ayton.
Watch to the end for a beautiful endorsement from Imarn Ayton.
'The government needs to properly fund councils'
Hackney Mayoral candidate @zoe.garbett.bskysocial discusses the impact of underfunded councils on local communities, jobs and services.
Hackney Mayoral candidate @zoe.garbett.bskysocial discusses the impact of underfunded councils on local communities, jobs and services.
January 21, 2026 at 7:05 PM
What a great clip of my Assembly colleague @zoegarbett.bsky.social being awesome on @iaindale.bsky.social last night.
Watch to the end for a beautiful endorsement from Imarn Ayton.
Watch to the end for a beautiful endorsement from Imarn Ayton.
Our member Robin Brown finds that the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social wrote to government last july with evidenced proposals which contradict what is now proposed
justspace.org.uk/wp-content/u.... Send us your submission for others to see. justspace.org.uk
justspace.org.uk/wp-content/u.... Send us your submission for others to see. justspace.org.uk
justspace.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Our member Robin Brown finds that the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social wrote to government last july with evidenced proposals which contradict what is now proposed
justspace.org.uk/wp-content/u.... Send us your submission for others to see. justspace.org.uk
justspace.org.uk/wp-content/u.... Send us your submission for others to see. justspace.org.uk
Tenants at Lesnes Estate, Thamesmead, launch Judicial Review against demolition www.theguardian.com/society/2026... London-wide problem
Residents in legal fight to halt demolition of Clockwork Orange estate
Climate concerns raised over redevelopment of 1960s Brutalist estate in south-east London
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Tenants at Lesnes Estate, Thamesmead, launch Judicial Review against demolition www.theguardian.com/society/2026... London-wide problem
Preparing your response to the Mayor? We just added some more briefing at justspace.org.uk/2026/01/19/o... Deadline midnight.
Object now to the Mayor’s cave-in
Despite 90,000 homeless children and 300,000 people on housing waiting lists across London, Mayor Sadiq Khan is consulting on proposals to reduce the amount of affordable and social rent housing de…
justspace.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Preparing your response to the Mayor? We just added some more briefing at justspace.org.uk/2026/01/19/o... Deadline midnight.
Tonight is the deadline for responses to the London Mayor and govt, explaining how totally wrong-headed and damaging their proposals are for propping up developer profits. Links and guidance at justspace.org.uk
Just Space
Community groups supporting each other on London planning
justspace.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Tonight is the deadline for responses to the London Mayor and govt, explaining how totally wrong-headed and damaging their proposals are for propping up developer profits. Links and guidance at justspace.org.uk
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London is an amazing city.
But the wealth divide is growing wider & wider with people really struggling to keep up.
I spoke to the London Standard 👇🏼
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
But the wealth divide is growing wider & wider with people really struggling to keep up.
I spoke to the London Standard 👇🏼
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Zack Polanski: Tax wealth and cut inequality to make London better city
Exclusive: Green Party leader hits out at Labour ‘attacks’ on him as parties gear up for the May local elections
www.standard.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 7:59 AM
London is an amazing city.
But the wealth divide is growing wider & wider with people really struggling to keep up.
I spoke to the London Standard 👇🏼
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
But the wealth divide is growing wider & wider with people really struggling to keep up.
I spoke to the London Standard 👇🏼
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Alt text tips!
Go into settings and set your account to require alt text on images. It's easy and you won't forget.
Note: If you're sharing more than one photo, this setting WILL NOT stop the post if you forget the text on one of the photos. So you will need to be careful to annotate all photos.
Go into settings and set your account to require alt text on images. It's easy and you won't forget.
Note: If you're sharing more than one photo, this setting WILL NOT stop the post if you forget the text on one of the photos. So you will need to be careful to annotate all photos.
Please use alt text? If you can? Please?
We all mess up sometimes, myself included, but a lot of these images about social justice DIRECTLY impact disabled people who are some of the first to suffer under fascism. Help the visually impaired grok that important meme or PSA with alt text.
We all mess up sometimes, myself included, but a lot of these images about social justice DIRECTLY impact disabled people who are some of the first to suffer under fascism. Help the visually impaired grok that important meme or PSA with alt text.
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Alt text tips!
Go into settings and set your account to require alt text on images. It's easy and you won't forget.
Note: If you're sharing more than one photo, this setting WILL NOT stop the post if you forget the text on one of the photos. So you will need to be careful to annotate all photos.
Go into settings and set your account to require alt text on images. It's easy and you won't forget.
Note: If you're sharing more than one photo, this setting WILL NOT stop the post if you forget the text on one of the photos. So you will need to be careful to annotate all photos.
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I'm drafting my response to the Mayor's totally wrong-headed proposals to boost developer profits and land values. We should celebrate the 'crisis'. Submission tomorrow thursday. Comments welcome and do support my case yourself if you agree.
michaeledwards.org.uk/2026/01/21/d...
michaeledwards.org.uk/2026/01/21/d...
Draft for tomorrow
Response to GLA consultation on ‘measures to support housebuilding in London from Michael Edwards, Bartlett School of Planning and Just Space, January 2026 to londonplan@london.gov.uk bef…
michaeledwards.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 10:46 AM
I'm drafting my response to the Mayor's totally wrong-headed proposals to boost developer profits and land values. We should celebrate the 'crisis'. Submission tomorrow thursday. Comments welcome and do support my case yourself if you agree.
michaeledwards.org.uk/2026/01/21/d...
michaeledwards.org.uk/2026/01/21/d...
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Over 11,000 people have sent our Community Planning Alliance homesforeveryone.org report to their MP.
Have you?
Very easy to do via the link here
Have you?
Very easy to do via the link here
Homes for Everyone
How to solve the housing crisis for people, nature and the climate.
homesforeveryone.org
January 13, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Over 11,000 people have sent our Community Planning Alliance homesforeveryone.org report to their MP.
Have you?
Very easy to do via the link here
Have you?
Very easy to do via the link here