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Projects · LondonMayor launches £15.6m fund for London public space safety
The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has launched a new £15.6 million fund aimed at enhancing the safety of public spaces across the city. Local authorities can apply for grants to implement measures informed by the experiences of women and girls.
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Projects · LondonFree London Events: Festivals, Carnivals and Exhibitions This Week
Residents can enjoy a range of free activities across London this week, including the closing events of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, Notting Hill Carnival, and various film festivals. Exhibitions and a river race also feature.
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London air quality improves, but pollution gap persists
London's air quality has seen substantial improvements over the last decade, with average nitrogen dioxide levels falling by nearly 38%. However, disparities persist, with more deprived areas and neighbourhoods with larger non-white populations still experiencing higher pollution levels.
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Projects · West LondonNotting Hill Carnival pioneers honoured at Westbourne Park station
A new plaque has been installed at Westbourne Park Underground station to commemorate 70 pioneers of the Notting Hill Carnival. Transport for London commissioned the artwork to mark 70 years since it began recruiting staff in the Caribbean.
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Projects · LondonLondon Museums and Galleries Announce September 2026 Exhibitions
London's museums and galleries are set to host a diverse array of exhibitions starting in September 2026. Highlights include the highly anticipated return of the Bayeux Tapestry, a contemporary art installation on the Fourth Plinth, and a reopened gallery at the Natural History Museum.
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Projects · LondonLondon's September 2026 cultural calendar announced
September 2026 in London will feature a packed schedule of cultural events. Highlights include the Totally Thames festival, the London Podcast Festival, and various exhibitions and free community gatherings.
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Projects · LondonTfL marks 70 years of Caribbean recruitment and 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival
Transport for London is celebrating two significant anniversaries: 70 years since its recruitment drive in the Caribbean and six decades of the Notting Hill Carnival. Events include a new plaque and a special bus.
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Projects · South LondonDavid Bowie House Visitor Centre Plans Face Local Objections
The Heritage of London Trust has applied to Bromley Council to restore 4 Plaistow Grove, David Bowie's former home, and add a visitor centre. Residents have raised concerns about the centre's size, parking, and proposed evening events.
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Projects · West LondonElstree-St John's Wood tunnel upgrade to boost NW London power
National Grid is upgrading the Elstree, St John’s Wood cable tunnel to increase electricity capacity in North West London. The project involves installing approximately 60km of new 400kV cable circuit and may utilise the tunnel's existing monorail for logistics.
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Notting Hill Carnival boosts steward numbers and CCTV
More than 3,000 stewards will patrol this year's Notting Hill Carnival, double the usual figure. An additional £4.6m grant from City Hall is funding enhanced safety measures, including a significant increase in CCTV cameras and warning signs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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