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Greater London Authority
London Travel News has published 12 stories involving Greater London Authority, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Projects · North London
Data centre plans spark local opposition in North Ockendon
Plans for one of Europe's largest data centres in North Ockendon, Havering, face strong local opposition. Residents fear construction disruption, noise, and traffic, while a GLA report highlights critical energy and water consumption challenges for data centre growth in London.
North London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 45 - Projects · London
Andy Burnham backs London transport and housing boost
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has outlined plans to unlock London's 'untapped potential' through improved transport links and housing. A proposed 'London Deal' with Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Greater London Authority seeks to provide the capital with more devolved powers.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 40 - Projects · London
Report finds racial bias in London music event licensing
A new report commissioned by the Greater London Authority concludes that Black-led music events in London face significant restrictions and cancellations due to racial bias in licensing and policing. Genres like Afrobeats and hip-hop are routinely flagged as high risk.
London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20 
Airports · LondonLondon Southend Airport serves capital from Essex base
London Southend Airport, located 41 miles from the capital in Essex, is officially recognised as serving the London area despite its geographical distance. Transport links and historical naming conventions contribute to its designation.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · LondonLiverpool Street Station platforms now 56 times brighter after roof upgrade
Platforms at London Liverpool Street station are now up to 56 times brighter following a two-year project to upgrade its Victorian roof. The work involved replacing 770 glass panels and restoring decorative features.
London4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Tube & Rail · East LondonPontoon Dock DLR station upgrade to add six escalators
Pontoon Dock DLR station is undergoing a significant upgrade to install six new escalators. The two-and-a-half-year project aims to alleviate pressure on the station's current lifts and accommodate projected passenger growth.
East London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
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