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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, from September 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
WorldEuston HS2 plans could deliver 6,000 new homes
More than 6,000 new homes may be built in the Euston area as part of the High Speed 2 development. A long-term plan from the Ministry of Housing identifies six zones for housing and neighbourhood regeneration.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20- Roads & Driving · London
Government warns councils on high street pedestrianisation risks
The UK government has cautioned local authorities against poorly planned high street pedestrianisation schemes. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government highlighted potential risks to accessibility and local economies, while acknowledging long-term benefits if well-managed.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · London
Surrey Quays and Northolt stations gain step-free access
Two London Underground stations, Surrey Quays and Northolt, now offer step-free access following significant upgrades. The improvements aim to enhance journeys for passengers with mobility needs, parents with pushchairs, and travellers with luggage.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20 
WorldBadenoch lawyers up over Wandsworth council tax hike
Kemi Badenoch has instructed lawyers to challenge the government over local funding cuts. This follows a proposed 94% council tax increase by Wandsworth Council, which blames an £84m annual government funding reduction. The final decision on the tax rise is expected early next year.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40- 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 
Projects · CroydonCroydon leaseholders face heating crisis amid gas leak dispute
Leaseholders at Admiral Court in Croydon are living without heating and hot water due to gas leaks. A dispute over who should pay for repairs, with the original developer liquidated, has left residents facing uncertainty.
Croydon4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40