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Working to protect and improve the quality of life in London.
Representing the views and interests of over 100 amenity and civic societies across London
https://www.londonforum.org.uk/
Representing the views and interests of over 100 amenity and civic societies across London
https://www.londonforum.org.uk/
Inspiration for Community Action www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/11/12/i... The TCPA has resources for community groups to help make change happen at the local level. See the various guides and case studies on their website: www.tcpa.org.uk/collection/p...
Inspiration for Community Action | London Forum
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November 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Inspiration for Community Action www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/11/12/i... The TCPA has resources for community groups to help make change happen at the local level. See the various guides and case studies on their website: www.tcpa.org.uk/collection/p...
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Important part of the Mayor and London Councils London Growth Plan. #london #sadiqkhan
London’s economy cannot achieve its potential until all Londoners are achieving their potential. That’s why I’m proud to be announcing my Inclusive Talent Strategy today.
Join me live:
Join me live:
Inclusive Talent Strategy
Have your say on the Inclusive Talent Strategy, a key action of the London Growth Plan.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Important part of the Mayor and London Councils London Growth Plan. #london #sadiqkhan
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While New York is converting surplus office space to residential, the City continues to bet on more office development. But does the.Square Mile need more homes? My On London report
Here's @charleswright57.bsky.social reporting on Saturday's London Society event about housing in the Square Mile: www.onlondon.co.uk/city-of-lond.... #housing #london @tomcopley.bsky.social @homesnickw.bsky.social @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
City of London: Residents call for more Square Mile homes
Speakers at the latest London Society housing event argued that the Square Mile could only benefit from having more people living there
www.onlondon.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
While New York is converting surplus office space to residential, the City continues to bet on more office development. But does the.Square Mile need more homes? My On London report
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A graph by Vincent Stops showing the decline of bus service speeds in London (outside the pandemic) over the past 12 years. #london #transport #buses.
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A graph by Vincent Stops showing the decline of bus service speeds in London (outside the pandemic) over the past 12 years. #london #transport #buses.
2025 AGM report: Our speakers, Prof. Tony Travers of LSE, and Leanne Tritton, chair of The London Society both gave insightful talks, followed by extensive Q&A - recordings are available here: www.londonforum.org.uk/events/agm-2...
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
2025 AGM report: Our speakers, Prof. Tony Travers of LSE, and Leanne Tritton, chair of The London Society both gave insightful talks, followed by extensive Q&A - recordings are available here: www.londonforum.org.uk/events/agm-2...
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Housing is most families' largest expense making it crucial for living standards.
But what's happening with housing in the UK?
Explore our interactive indicator charts to find out what's going on with housing affordability, quality, and more ⤵️ buff.ly/X5xMmnF
But what's happening with housing in the UK?
Explore our interactive indicator charts to find out what's going on with housing affordability, quality, and more ⤵️ buff.ly/X5xMmnF
October 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Housing is most families' largest expense making it crucial for living standards.
But what's happening with housing in the UK?
Explore our interactive indicator charts to find out what's going on with housing affordability, quality, and more ⤵️ buff.ly/X5xMmnF
But what's happening with housing in the UK?
Explore our interactive indicator charts to find out what's going on with housing affordability, quality, and more ⤵️ buff.ly/X5xMmnF
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Should a New Town of 21,000 homes be built in Enfield? We take a look at the Crews Hill plans
London's New Town At Crews Hill: What's Happening?
Crews Hill and Chase Park to be radically changed.
londonist.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Should a New Town of 21,000 homes be built in Enfield? We take a look at the Crews Hill plans
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"Of these 1,744 homes, the amount of 'affordable' housing delivered amounts to just 20per cent, which goes against the council's own target of 50per cent affordable homes in new developments."
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1,700 South London homes approved plus tiered parks and streets
Lewisham Council has approved the plans despite it containing only 98 social rent homes, while 10,000 people sit on the housing waiting list
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October 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"Of these 1,744 homes, the amount of 'affordable' housing delivered amounts to just 20per cent, which goes against the council's own target of 50per cent affordable homes in new developments."
www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
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As trailed yesterday: www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
Croydon Council CEO resigns after five years in the post
Katherine Kerswell's exit comes following fresh warnings over Croydon's financial sustainability
www.mylondon.news
October 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
As trailed yesterday: www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
Reforming Licensing www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/10/12/r... The government invites views and evidence here UNTIL NOON ON 6TH NOVEMBER 2025 to inform the development of a modern, proportionate and enabling licensing system for alcohol sales.
Reforming Licensing | London Forum
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October 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Reforming Licensing www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/10/12/r... The government invites views and evidence here UNTIL NOON ON 6TH NOVEMBER 2025 to inform the development of a modern, proportionate and enabling licensing system for alcohol sales.
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Affordable housing stock has fallen drastically relative to population since the early 1980s ⤵️
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October 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Affordable housing stock has fallen drastically relative to population since the early 1980s ⤵️
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Some of the reasons for the decline indicated by HBF have been given in reports by bsky.app/profile/home...
October 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Some of the reasons for the decline indicated by HBF have been given in reports by bsky.app/profile/home...
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NEWS: DCMS has rejected the historic BBC Brookmans Park Transmitting Station in Hertfordshire (1928) for listing, overruling the recommendation of Historic England and C20 to designate the site Grade II. The decision is the latest in a spate of controversial ministerial interventions in heritage.
October 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
NEWS: DCMS has rejected the historic BBC Brookmans Park Transmitting Station in Hertfordshire (1928) for listing, overruling the recommendation of Historic England and C20 to designate the site Grade II. The decision is the latest in a spate of controversial ministerial interventions in heritage.
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This will raise the price of development land and lead to no increase in housebuilding.
September 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This will raise the price of development land and lead to no increase in housebuilding.
Follow this site in Bluesky for updates on the Mayor's planning decisions.
The Mayor has resolved that he is satisfied for Croydon Council to determine the application for 1-5 Lansdowne Road itself (grant consent) ✅🏡🏨👇 #GLAPlanning #GoodGrowth
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September 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Hogarth roundabout tall building www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/09/17/h...
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Updates
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September 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Hogarth roundabout tall building www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/09/17/h...
Blockers and Approvers www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/09/10/b... Recently published stats for London boroughs show there's no correlation between high rates of delegation, and rates of planning approvals. We're most concerned that government is trying to limit LPA's on the false premise that there is.
Blockers and Approvers: Rates of Delegation and Approval for Planning Applications | London Forum
Insights
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September 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Blockers and Approvers www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/09/10/b... Recently published stats for London boroughs show there's no correlation between high rates of delegation, and rates of planning approvals. We're most concerned that government is trying to limit LPA's on the false premise that there is.
From Small Beginnings: www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/09/02/f... The first initiative to bring London-based amenity societies together as a federation was the brainchild of two prominent and environmentally-committed members of the Blackheath Society, Neil Rhind and Tony Aldous...
September 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
From Small Beginnings: www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/09/02/f... The first initiative to bring London-based amenity societies together as a federation was the brainchild of two prominent and environmentally-committed members of the Blackheath Society, Neil Rhind and Tony Aldous...
Homes on Green Belt www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/29/h... LB Enfield's new Local Plan promotes the use of Green Belt land for housing and the arguments for and against that will be considered by the Inspector.
Homes on Green Belt | London Forum
Updates
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August 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Homes on Green Belt www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/29/h... LB Enfield's new Local Plan promotes the use of Green Belt land for housing and the arguments for and against that will be considered by the Inspector.
Increase in SUVs www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/29/i... The Assembly's Transport Committee is calling for more to be done to discourage SUV car use after their number increased ten-fold in London since 2002
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August 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Increase in SUVs www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/29/i... The Assembly's Transport Committee is calling for more to be done to discourage SUV car use after their number increased ten-fold in London since 2002
London Population’s Projected Growth: Patterns Across Boroughs www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/20/l... This is the second in a series of articles on London’s population, making use of the Office of National Statistics’ latest growth projections.
London Population’s Projected Growth: Patterns Across Boroughs | London Forum
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August 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
London Population’s Projected Growth: Patterns Across Boroughs www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/20/l... This is the second in a series of articles on London’s population, making use of the Office of National Statistics’ latest growth projections.
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Yet another retrospective triumph for Cameron and Osborne.
Scrapping of audit watchdog for English councils ‘led to soaring costs and chaos’
High critical report finds that instead of promised annual saving of £100m, fees have rocketed amid financial crisis
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Yet another retrospective triumph for Cameron and Osborne.
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"(Londoners) will be dismayed at the idea of an eye-watering 5.8% hike in fares next year, not just for trains but also potentially for TfL’s bus and Tube services as well."
Our response to today’s RPI announcement 👇 💷 🎫
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Our response to today’s RPI announcement 👇 💷 🎫
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Transport watchdog reacts to potential 5.8% fares rise - London TravelWatch
London TravelWatch CEO Michael Roberts reacts to news that July's RPI figure has risen to 4.8% meaning a potential fares increase of 5.8%
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August 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
"(Londoners) will be dismayed at the idea of an eye-watering 5.8% hike in fares next year, not just for trains but also potentially for TfL’s bus and Tube services as well."
Our response to today’s RPI announcement 👇 💷 🎫
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Our response to today’s RPI announcement 👇 💷 🎫
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Hounslow Council allow only Forest and Voi bikes.
The adjoining Richmond Council has licensed only Lime. e-bikes cut out on approaching the border and are abandoned there.
That's not sensible. It could happen at any of the irregular boundaries between any Councils which make such changes. #e-bikes
The adjoining Richmond Council has licensed only Lime. e-bikes cut out on approaching the border and are abandoned there.
That's not sensible. It could happen at any of the irregular boundaries between any Councils which make such changes. #e-bikes
August 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Hounslow Council allow only Forest and Voi bikes.
The adjoining Richmond Council has licensed only Lime. e-bikes cut out on approaching the border and are abandoned there.
That's not sensible. It could happen at any of the irregular boundaries between any Councils which make such changes. #e-bikes
The adjoining Richmond Council has licensed only Lime. e-bikes cut out on approaching the border and are abandoned there.
That's not sensible. It could happen at any of the irregular boundaries between any Councils which make such changes. #e-bikes
Assembly Affordable Housing report
https://www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/16/assembly-affordable-housing-report/
https://www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/16/assembly-affordable-housing-report/
August 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Assembly Affordable Housing report
https://www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/16/assembly-affordable-housing-report/
https://www.londonforum.org.uk/2025/08/16/assembly-affordable-housing-report/