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Projects · West LondonRuislip Lido Closed After Dozens of Dead Fish Wash Up
Dozens of dead fish have appeared on the shores of Ruislip Lido, a 60-acre reservoir in west London. Hillingdon Council has closed the lake to fishing while the Environment Agency provides aeration equipment to re-oxygenate the water.
West London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
Projects · LondonLondon's free events: August bank holiday weekend highlights
As the August bank holiday approaches, Londoners can enjoy a range of free events across the capital. Highlights include Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary, pop-up beaches, and museum exhibitions.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Projects · CamdenHundreds of affordable homes lost in Camden
Hundreds of affordable homes originally promised for major Camden developments have been lost or are at risk. Developers are seeking reductions to housing quotas, citing worsening economic conditions and increased construction costs.
Camden4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40
Projects · LondonTunnelling Society Chair Calls for Planning Reform
Alastair Smith, chair of the British Tunnelling Society, has called for significant reforms in project planning and delivery. He aims to improve public perception of tunnelling and address a skills gap exacerbated by the termination of a key university program.
London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 85 · Hype 12
Projects · South LondonData centre proposed for Charlton Riverside industrial land
A proposal for a large data centre has been submitted for industrial land at Charlton Riverside. Tyburn RWC Limited wants to build a 100,000 sq m facility, which would require the demolition of three locally listed buildings.
South London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Projects · South LondonVineyard established at Denmark Hill station
A new vineyard has been established at Denmark Hill station by volunteers from the Camberwell Society, in collaboration with rail operator Thameslink. The project aims to produce wine for local tasting events and participants.
South London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Projects · Central LondonOxford Street traffic ban begins 2 September 2026 between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street
Transport for London will start pedestrianisation works on Oxford Street on 2 September 2026, removing vehicles between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street by late October. Bus routes will be diverted, while tube and rail services remain unaffected. Businesses have been briefed on delivery changes.
Central London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35- Projects · London
AtkinsRéalis secures six TfL contracts for London transport upgrades
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to six of seven lots on Transport for London’s new Professional Services Framework (PSF3). The contract allows TfL to procure external support for major transport projects, including tube upgrades and road renewals, over three years with an optional extension.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15 
Projects · Canary WharfHSBC Tower in Canary Wharf to become offices, hotel and public rooftop by 2028
The 45-storey HSBC Tower in Canary Wharf will be converted into a mixed-use development with offices, a hotel and a publicly accessible rooftop area called The Cloud. Work is expected to start in 2028 if approved, with a new walkway linking the Elizabeth line station to the estate.
Canary Wharf4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Projects · West LondonOld Oak Common station completes HS2 platforms as surface work lags
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA has completed the six underground HS2 platforms at Old Oak Common station in West London. The surface station, intended for GWR and Elizabeth line services, currently has six of eight platforms built, with the remaining two dependent on a future mainline railway closure.
West London5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 85 · Hype 30
Projects · South LondonWandsworth Roundabout adverts to be raised on timber trellis despite 80 objections
Wandsworth Council is reviewing plans to replace the metal advertising loops at Wandsworth Roundabout with a taller timber trellis. Over 80 objections have been filed, raising concerns about design, road safety, and loss of daylight for nearby residents. The decision is pending.
South London4 min readTrust 25 · Craft 69 · Hype 15
Projects · East LondonGallows Corner roundabout delays leave Havering residents without answers
Havering MP Julia Lopez has accused the Mayor of London of ignoring Freedom of Information requests about cost overruns and project mismanagement at Gallows Corner roundabout. Works, originally due to finish in September 2025, remain incomplete as Essex and Suffolk Water finalise repairs.
East London5 min readTrust 58 · Craft 95 · Hype 48
Projects · South LondonWandsworth Roundabout advertising tower faces replacement after 133 objections
A planning application to replace the 29-year-old advertising structure at Wandsworth Roundabout has sparked 133 objections from residents. Wildstone Estates’ proposed tree-like design, featuring four digital screens, has been criticised as an eyesore and a potential hazard for drivers. Wandsworth Council will decide the outcome.
South London4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 69 · Hype 35
Projects · South LondonWoolwich Free Ferry to stay free after TfL confirms no fare plans
Transport for London has ruled out introducing fares on the Woolwich Free Ferry, which has carried passengers and vehicles across the Thames without charge since 1889. The service, part of London’s road network, operates two hybrid ferries and faces occasional disruptions due to weather.
South London5 min readTrust 44 · Craft 32 · Hype 35
Projects · West LondonOld Oak Common HS2 platforms finished but conventional rail delayed to 2029
HS2 has completed six 450-metre high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station, but conventional rail services will not arrive until 2029 due to a 12-day blockade to Paddington. Two tunnel boring machines are already heading towards Euston, with breakthrough expected in 2027.
West London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Projects · LondonLondon transport deputy mayor to outline climate plans at Manchester conference
London’s deputy mayor for transport, Seb Dance, will address climate resilience at the Institution of Civil Engineers’ conference in Manchester. His speech will cover infrastructure changes needed for rising temperatures and their impact on residents and workers across the capital.
London5 min readTrust 48 · Craft 72 · Hype 15
Projects · East LondonLondon Cable Car reveals east London’s landmarks from 90 metres up
The London Cable Car, running between Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks, offers views of the Thames Barrier, London City Airport and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Transport for London says the 10-minute journey shows east London’s industrial history and modern developments from above.
East London5 min readTrust 38 · Craft 44 · Hype 32
Projects · South London£7m Sydenham cable project tunnels under railway without stopping trains
UK Power Networks replaced 9 km of 33,000-volt cables between Sydenham Park and Churchfields, using horizontal drilling to avoid disrupting rail services. The £7 million scheme, part of a wider £30 million upgrade, installed new ducts to future-proof local electricity supplies.
South London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Projects · East LondonRedbridge seeks £80m to rebuild closed Broadmead Road Bridge
Redbridge Council has applied for £80 million from the government’s Structures Fund to rebuild Broadmead Road Bridge, which has been closed for several years due to structural defects. The bridge spans the Central line and serves residents, businesses and emergency services in Woodford.
East London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 72 · Hype 30
Projects · South LondonLewisham Taxicard failure leaves disabled councillor waiting 90 minutes in 30°C heat
A Lewisham councillor waited 90 minutes for a Taxicard taxi on 29 July before wheeling herself home in 30°C heat. An administrative error on her account prevented a wheelchair-accessible vehicle from being booked. The Mayor of Lewisham has demanded performance data from London Councils.
South London4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30