Vagrancy Act repealed
The Government repealed the Vagrancy Act on Monday 29 June 2026, ending nearly two centuries of legislation that has criminalised rough sleeping and begging. More details.
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Mayor challenges Heathrow expansion
In a letter to the House of Commons Transport Committee the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, claims the government's ...
AI for decision making
This week's edition of LDN has useful information on the use of AI in decision making, the never-ending story of ...
Response to Heathrow Expansion Consultation
The London Forum has submitted a highly critical response to the Government's consultation on Heathrow expansion policy - link below.
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Garden Annexe, Caravan, or Mobile Home?
Tim Catchpole of the Mortlake and East Sheen Society writes…
Our Society has had a recent experience which we would like to share with other London Forum members who may [more…]
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Will the London Plan deliver the housing and places London needs?
📆 Mon 14th September | 18:30 - 20:30
🚩 77 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6EL (map)
The draft London Plan proposes that 50% of all new homes should be affordable. There are competing demands on land usage for homes, industrial and other work locations. Some housing will be built in what is now Green Belt land. This is an important subject covering proposals for the pattern of housing development in London over the next 20 years. Please use the booking facility ( https://www.londonforum.org.uk/events/will-the-london-plan-deliver-the-housing-and-places-london-needs/#booking ) to secure your place(s) at this Open Meeting on 14th September. We’ve invited several of the London Plan team to talk about:…
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Planning, Environment and Transport committee meeting
📅 Thu 8th October | 14:00 - 16:00
🚩 Room B1 70 Cowcross St, EC1M 6EJ (map)