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There will be a conference on 31st October 2026 on Designing London: The Landscape Legacy of the Greater London Council, 40 Years On. Here are details and a link to tickets. The event marks the GLC’s demise by critically reassessing its role in landscape architecture, urban design, and public policy. Tim Catchpole will talk on [more...]
A TimeOut news report by Eloise Feilden describes how the plans for replacing the 54 year old Bakerloo Line's trains has commenced, but slowly. New trains are unlikely to be on the tracks before 2035. The current priority for TfL is the new walk-through, air-conditioned carriages and upgrades for the Piccadilly line, in their explanation. [more...]
The draft London Plan was published with supporting evidence. Comments on its content by LF members are requested by 8th September 2026 to planning@londonforum.org.uk The plan identifies ten Broad Locations for Growth (BLG). A useful map and density information for them are in an article by Russell Curtis. He has looked at the locations identified [more...]
Evidence suggests 670,000 homes could be created through the reuse of vacant or under-used historic buildings. The CMS Committee published a report with recommendations include planning reform, improved funding and investment in heritage skills. A response by the Government is expected after Parliament reconvenes. The name of the DCMS is changing to Department for Digital, [more...]
According to Greater London Authority numbers, nearly half of London's workforce, around 2.4 million people, are in roles where generative AI could automate a meaningful share of their tasks, with more than a million Londoners in highly or significantly exposed jobs. A Task Force has investigated the issues and produced a report with recommendations on [more...]
The Cabinet Office has published a plan to fundamentally "rewire the state" by shifting power, funding and accountability from Whitehall to local leaders – to drive growth, improve public services and give communities greater control over their future. The Cabinet will meet with all the Mayors and their chief executives in September, to discuss progress [more...]
Sadiq Khan has launched a 10-year Clean Rivers and Waterways plan to transform London’s rivers, ridding them of pollution, making them safe and accessible for Londoners and ensuring nature and wildlife can thrive. The plan will focus on ten key locations across London where the restoration of blue and green spaces can deliver the fastest [more...]
The Government has published guidance to Local Authorities on how digital tools, including mapping platforms, site assessment tools and digital submission systems, can support the planning and development processes. It does not replace professional planning judgement but helps with:- Using the Digital Planning Directory to find tools and suppliers Implementing digital tools Identifying potential…
