Liam K McGrath
@liammcgrath.bsky.social
Forecasting & modelling for sustainable cities Transport for London🚇 Director at Leathermarket CBS affordable housing 🏢 Director se1.solar Community Energy ☀️ Urban history podcast yeoldeguide.com
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www.timeout.com/london/news/... good to see our city getting healthier by the day
Inside ‘mind-blowingly good’ plans for new cycle lanes in central London
The West End’s traffic-congested streets could get a radical redesign.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
www.timeout.com/london/news/... good to see our city getting healthier by the day
Great trees this autumn
November 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Great trees this autumn
China pouring ahead on decarbonising it's energy and especially with batteries. We could have a rooftop solar revolution on UK housing estates, but we need to reduce distribution costs for solar powering local facilities via local grid www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...
Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months - Carbon Brief
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were unchanged from a year earlier in the third quarter of 2025, extending a flat or falling trend that started in March 2024.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
China pouring ahead on decarbonising it's energy and especially with batteries. We could have a rooftop solar revolution on UK housing estates, but we need to reduce distribution costs for solar powering local facilities via local grid www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...
I regularly travel around East Anglia. The railway is the best in the country. High punctuality, level access, clean trains. It pays a premium back to the government. The six year old trains still feel new. A success.
November 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I regularly travel around East Anglia. The railway is the best in the country. High punctuality, level access, clean trains. It pays a premium back to the government. The six year old trains still feel new. A success.
In today’s media climate, progressives face an asymmetry: any mistake or misleading impression is treated as a scandal, while the right’s constant stream of misinformation is normalised.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In today’s media climate, progressives face an asymmetry: any mistake or misleading impression is treated as a scandal, while the right’s constant stream of misinformation is normalised.
www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2025/11/06/s... despite some of the most expensive prices in the world and huge demand, vast areas of vacant land sit in London. 25 years wait is absurd. If developers can't make these sites work, feel free to give them to me.
Silvertown Quay's first block nears completion after 25 years of talk - Murky Depths
The first block of 6,500 homes at Silvertown Quays is nearing completion after a quarter of century talking but no action
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November 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2025/11/06/s... despite some of the most expensive prices in the world and huge demand, vast areas of vacant land sit in London. 25 years wait is absurd. If developers can't make these sites work, feel free to give them to me.
www.ribaj.com/buildings/st... this wonderful building in Bermondsey has won the Stirling prize
‘Hopeful and imaginative’ modern almshouse Appleby Blue wins RIBA Stirling Prize 2025
Witherford Watson Mann scoops architecture’s top prize for the second time with an agenda-setting older people’s social housing scheme in Bermondsey, south London that is designed to foster human conn...
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October 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM
www.ribaj.com/buildings/st... this wonderful building in Bermondsey has won the Stirling prize
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... I'm desperate for the maths behind this decision to be published. Given the prices these flats are sold at I cannot believe they are not viable but could be convinced by some numbers e.g. cost per unit, land cost, policy cost etc.
London developers to be allowed to reduce percentage of affordable homes
Housing secretary and capital’s mayor draw up plans to boost housebuilding, but homelessness charities protest
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October 17, 2025 at 6:33 AM
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... I'm desperate for the maths behind this decision to be published. Given the prices these flats are sold at I cannot believe they are not viable but could be convinced by some numbers e.g. cost per unit, land cost, policy cost etc.
www.leathermarketcbs.org.uk/project/elim... 35 new council rent homes approved! 🌟
Sustainable, accessible, green — with a new games area and biodiversity improvements.
Because everyone deserves a safe, affordable home. 🏡💚
Sustainable, accessible, green — with a new games area and biodiversity improvements.
Because everyone deserves a safe, affordable home. 🏡💚
Elim Estate | Leathermarket CBS
www.leathermarketcbs.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
www.leathermarketcbs.org.uk/project/elim... 35 new council rent homes approved! 🌟
Sustainable, accessible, green — with a new games area and biodiversity improvements.
Because everyone deserves a safe, affordable home. 🏡💚
Sustainable, accessible, green — with a new games area and biodiversity improvements.
Because everyone deserves a safe, affordable home. 🏡💚
For historical buildings, Ipswich is massively underestimated www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/2553888...
One of Ipswich's oldest buildings taken off the market
The Old Neptune Inn, a 13-bedroom building on the Ipswich Waterfront dating back to the 15th century, has been taken off the market.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
For historical buildings, Ipswich is massively underestimated www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/2553888...
Cities around the world are calming their streets, making them safer and cleaner. This road in East Dulwich used to be a congested rat run. Great example of improving London for its residents and due for planting next month 🌳🌿⚘️
October 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Cities around the world are calming their streets, making them safer and cleaner. This road in East Dulwich used to be a congested rat run. Great example of improving London for its residents and due for planting next month 🌳🌿⚘️
Massively frustrating. Thousands of people in insecure accomodation while acres of space next the the Elizabeth Line wasted. No more excuses - build or lose the land.
The arrival of the Liz line at Abbey Wood should have produced much new building nearby.
However many sites remain vacant just a short walk away. Most in Peabody hands for 11 years but not all. Sites like the former car wash long had planning permission.
However many sites remain vacant just a short walk away. Most in Peabody hands for 11 years but not all. Sites like the former car wash long had planning permission.
October 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Massively frustrating. Thousands of people in insecure accomodation while acres of space next the the Elizabeth Line wasted. No more excuses - build or lose the land.
Given they have a massive majority and most people agree on this: can the government replace council tax and stamp duty with Land Value Tax and higher Capital Gains tax? Seems like there is agreement on this across the spectrum. Am I wrong?
September 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Given they have a massive majority and most people agree on this: can the government replace council tax and stamp duty with Land Value Tax and higher Capital Gains tax? Seems like there is agreement on this across the spectrum. Am I wrong?
Ilderton road is the stop that gains the most from Bakerloop. Loads of homes going up, the Tustin estate having more added, a new cycleway and Bakerloop. An exciting area. Its high council rent area so benefits won't all be lost to rents going up.b
September 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Ilderton road is the stop that gains the most from Bakerloop. Loads of homes going up, the Tustin estate having more added, a new cycleway and Bakerloop. An exciting area. Its high council rent area so benefits won't all be lost to rents going up.b
www.gov.uk/government/p... New Towns Taskforce report makes a compelling case and identifies some genuine new towns, and some urban extensions. Ease of land assembly & transport drive choices. The Crews Hill town could make a lot of money for the state if the land value uplift is taxed.
September 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
www.gov.uk/government/p... New Towns Taskforce report makes a compelling case and identifies some genuine new towns, and some urban extensions. Ease of land assembly & transport drive choices. The Crews Hill town could make a lot of money for the state if the land value uplift is taxed.
Good to see the new Bakerloop bus with a decent number on board. I think it will need more bus priority, and bus stops set into the pavement to really zoom past stopping buses. But it has got quite far ahead of the 53 stopping bus I'm on. Time will tell. Loads of new flats at Ilderton Rd so needed.
September 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Good to see the new Bakerloop bus with a decent number on board. I think it will need more bus priority, and bus stops set into the pavement to really zoom past stopping buses. But it has got quite far ahead of the 53 stopping bus I'm on. Time will tell. Loads of new flats at Ilderton Rd so needed.
Strong proposals to make taxes fairer for business and individuals while taking steps towards a more sensible system.
The growth of National Insurance over time makes it more important than ever to worry about its design.
Read 'Call of duties' now, to learn why we propose switching 2p from National Insurance to Income Tax 👉 buff.ly/uLWun7f
Read 'Call of duties' now, to learn why we propose switching 2p from National Insurance to Income Tax 👉 buff.ly/uLWun7f
September 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Strong proposals to make taxes fairer for business and individuals while taking steps towards a more sensible system.
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Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation
Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Alongside amazing music, food, craft stalls, SE1 Solar will be at the Bermondsey Street festival tomorrow Sat 20th. We can't help much with the music but we can help make with community energy 💡 bermondseystreetfestival.com
Bermondsey Street Festival – Our Village Fete in the City
Bermondsey Street Festival – Saturday 21st September 2024. WE ARE BACK! We're Thrilled to Announce the Return of the Beloved Bermondsey Street Festival for 2024
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September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Alongside amazing music, food, craft stalls, SE1 Solar will be at the Bermondsey Street festival tomorrow Sat 20th. We can't help much with the music but we can help make with community energy 💡 bermondseystreetfestival.com
💡SE1 solar will have a stall plus presenting on energy efficiency and community energy at Wonderful Waterloo on Sunday www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wonderful-...
Wonderful Waterloo and South Bank Fun Day
We invite you to Wonderful Waterloo and South Bank Fun Day to join your neighbours in shaping a sustainable heart of London.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
💡SE1 solar will have a stall plus presenting on energy efficiency and community energy at Wonderful Waterloo on Sunday www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wonderful-...
Stockport interchange is fantastic. Massive bus station, elevated park, cycle route. In the background is the Stockport Viaduct which opened in 1840 and carries the mainline to Manchester on 11 million bricks. Best view of the interchange is from a train on the viaduct.
September 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Stockport interchange is fantastic. Massive bus station, elevated park, cycle route. In the background is the Stockport Viaduct which opened in 1840 and carries the mainline to Manchester on 11 million bricks. Best view of the interchange is from a train on the viaduct.
Not sure how a site like this (central, near station, riverside) isnt viable for housing. Give me a few square meters and I'll build my own place. www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/2540673...
Council reluctantly grants permission for supermarket to use land as car park
Ipswich Borough Council has granted planning permission for the East of England Co-op to use Burrell Road land as a temporary car park.
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August 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Not sure how a site like this (central, near station, riverside) isnt viable for housing. Give me a few square meters and I'll build my own place. www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/2540673...
Electric hire bikes, thanks to private sector innovation and investment, have transformed transport (for people that can use them) in areas where public transport isn't good (e.g. Peckham, Camberwell). We should support with more bike parking and easing regs. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘A nuisance and an eyesore’: hire ebikes accumulate at London border between rival firms
Chiswick Bridge now frontline of turf war as Lime bikes stop functioning when they cross from Richmond into Hounslow
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August 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Electric hire bikes, thanks to private sector innovation and investment, have transformed transport (for people that can use them) in areas where public transport isn't good (e.g. Peckham, Camberwell). We should support with more bike parking and easing regs. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Anyone out there with experience of Biosolar roofs? Or good reading materials? Interested in practical experience of installation and operation.
August 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Anyone out there with experience of Biosolar roofs? Or good reading materials? Interested in practical experience of installation and operation.
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UK solar power output is breaking records this year, and has now exceeded the total generated in 2024 🌞
www.ft.com/content/9e49...
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August 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
UK solar power output is breaking records this year, and has now exceeded the total generated in 2024 🌞
www.ft.com/content/9e49...
www.ft.com/content/9e49...