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Greater London Authority
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving Greater London Authority, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Projects · East LondonArada submits plans for 1,500 homes at Royal Docks
Developers Arada have submitted plans for nearly 1,500 homes and a new waterfront park at the Royal Docks in east London. The Thameside West project spans 47 acres and is valued at £2.5bn.
East London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Projects · London
VodafoneThree blames slow planning for London mobile not-spots
Slow planning approval processes are creating mobile phone 'not-spots' across London, according to VodafoneThree. The operator estimates this disruption costs the capital £7.4 million daily in lost economic output and affects one in five high streets.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 
Projects · LondonMayor's disability plan criticised for lack of ambition
The Mayor of London's first strategy for deaf and disabled Londoners has drawn criticism for not being ambitious enough. While the plan includes measures for housing, transport, jobs, and public services, one assembly member stated it lacked the necessary scale and investment.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Tube & Rail · London
Mayor Sadiq Khan seeks more local transport funding powers
The Mayor of London has been informed by government ministers that he must be allowed to raise and retain local funds for transport infrastructure. Professor Tony Travers suggests this would enable more projects to proceed.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
Airports · HeathrowHeathrow expansion rail links at risk without funding clarity, Transport Committee told
The Transport Committee has published written evidence on Heathrow’s £49bn expansion, revealing concerns that the government’s policy statement fails to guarantee rail infrastructure. TfL and Heathrow Airport Ltd say unclear funding for projects like the Western Rail Link risks undermining surface access and environmental targets.
Heathrow6 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Airports · East LondonThamesmead residents face 5-mile gap to London City Airport without direct rail link
Residents in Thamesmead, five miles from London City Airport, rely on buses and rail connections via Woolwich or Abbey Wood due to no direct rail link. City Hall’s draft London Plan identifies a DLR extension as key infrastructure to support housing and job growth in the area.
East London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35