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“Campaigners are battling plans to build 16 new social rent homes on a much-loved community garden, warning that an important green space in the heart of northwest London will be lost forever.”

“The bid also made no provision for affordable housing, leading town hall planners to conclude the development would “fail to adequately contribute towards the provision of mixed and balanced communities and housing needs in the local area”.”

“Hundreds more residents from five east London tower blocks have been told to evacuate this evening over warnings of an "imminent risk to life".”

“There’s a misconception that giving more power to the rest of country somehow means London getting less.”

““This is the first step towards developing a London Deal with Sadiq and the Greater London Authority that gives the capital more of the powers and tools it needs to unlock growth,” he said.”

“…s pedestrianisation of Oxford Street as ‘momentous day’ for London From Monday, almost a kilometre of the busy central London shopping street, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, will be traffic-free with vehicles being diverted onto nearby…”

“…s pedestrianisation of Oxford Street as ‘momentous day’ for London From Monday, almost a kilometre of the busy central London shopping street, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, will be traffic-free with vehicles being diverted onto nearby…”

“Almost a kilometre of the busy central London shopping street, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, is traffic-free from today (Monday, October 26), with vehicles being diverted onto nearby roads.”

“They leave 54 people and 20 organisations facing charges over the blaze in North Kensington, west London, nine years ago.”

“The 2017 blaze in North Kensington, west London, claimed the lives of 72 people and a public inquiry concluded that all of the deaths were avoidable, with tower residents having been “badly failed” by authorities “in most cases through incompetence but in…”

“A “perfect storm” of fewer antenna sites caused by housing and other developments, as well as more tall buildings being built in the capital, has resulted in Londoners suffering with poor quality service at times.”

“A “perfect storm” of fewer antenna sites caused by housing and other developments, as well as more tall buildings being built in the capital, has resulted in Londoners suffering with poor quality service at times.”

“The council’s Local Plan advocates for a minimum of 35 per cent affordable housing on site which would equate to 24 or 25 homes in this development.”

“The council’s Local Plan advocates for a minimum of 35 per cent affordable housing on site which would equate to 24 or 25 homes in this development.”

“Cllr Tom Creswell, Cabinet Member for Planning and Development, said: “These new measures show that we’re serious about cracking down on rogue HMO landlords.”

“Despite the challenges the CFQ is far from the only development gobbling up London’s industrial heritage.”

“‘Critical point’ for housing industry as fall in new home registrations recorded The number of new homes started in the third quarter of this year fell by 13% compared with a year earlier, according to figures from a warranty and insurance provider.”

“Labour’s London Mayor Lord Sadiq Khan said the greater ability to invest could “help unlock transformational infrastructure projects” including the West London Orbital route, the extension of the Bakerloo Underground line and Docklands Light Railway and the…”

“They also argued that the Mayor should be given new powers to borrow against future revenue from transport and other schemes as it could kick-start funding for developments such as the Bakerloo line extension and West London Orbital.”

“The Landsec spokesperson said it was “no secret” that higher interest rates, increased construction costs and more complex regulations have made development in London “increasingly challenging”.”

“…ould potentially be built elsewhere in the capital by rewriting the London Plan to remove restrictions preventing suitable industrial land from being used for housing, while encouraging higher-density developments in areas with strong transport links, he…”

“The council and the Save Brick Lane campaign both opposed the plans, arguing that a housing development would be a better use of the site.”

“A decision on a major housing scheme in west London has been delayed after the council failed to publish appendices alongside the committee report.”

“It advises London boroughs to appoint dedicated mobile connectivity officers, identify council-owned buildings and land that could host mobile network equipment, and to ensure plans for major developments consider mobile connectivity from the outset.”

“The scheme would also open up around 145 hectares of brownfield land for development, supporting City Hall's wider housing ambitions in east and south-east London.”

“One of Britain's biggest housebuilders has said it will stop launching new housing developments in London, dealing a fresh blow to efforts to tackle the capital's housing shortage.”

“She was elected as a Labour councillor for the Camden Square ward in 2022, after serving as the Cabinet Member for Better Homes - a role which saw her manage the borough’s housing and neighbourhood development.”

“More than 500 scientists, engineers, founders and investors gather on Thursday, October 8, at 93 Feet East in Shoreditch for Deep Tech London — which brings the technology off our laptops and into the real world.”

“…owledge-intensive industries, diverse and highly skilled workforce, strong position in data centre development, elite universities, and unmatched cultural offer, London is well placed to remain one of the world’s top-performing global cities for years to…”

“Planning minister Matthew Pennycook, who made the decision on behalf of then housing secretary Steve Reed, said the need for development, a lack of suitable alternative sites and “the needs of the market” were significant in giving the project the green light.”

“Arada has said that the first two buildings of the development will be entirely social rent housing, including three and four-bedroom family homes.”

“Speaking to the London Assembly Housing Committee, Mr Ward said housing schemes that would once have been sold as leasehold developments are increasingly being delivered under different ownership models.”

“On the ground, sites across the country from Greater Manchester to London are showing what can be done to boost access to valuable, wildlife-rich, green spaces close to people’s homes and communities.”

“Mr Challoner said: "London should be the greatest city on earth.”

“Bucking the trend: The 20 London streets where house prices are defying the market As property prices fall, Anna White reveals the 20 trend-bucking hotspots where homes have doubled in value — and why What makes a street desirable?”

“The letter went on to argue that the City of London’s plans would allow for “continued visual separation between the Tower and the City Cluster”, while Historic England’s proposal would “materially reduce development capacity”.”

“Prior to becoming leader, she served as the Cabinet Member for Better Homes, managing the borough's housing and neighbourhood development.”

“Yes, the hedge fund founder is leaving London, to set up in Athens.”

““Increased residential development, changing housing patterns and population growth have resulted in greater demand for limited parking capacity across residential areas, town centres and local neighbourhoods.””

“Yet behind the capital’s digital infrastructure dominance lies a battle for the supply of the land, water, and electricity needed to tackle London’s housing crisis.”

“She was elected as a Labour councillor for the Camden Square ward in 2022, after serving as the Cabinet Member for Better Homes - a role which saw her manage the borough’s housing and neighbourhood development.”