Welcome to the London Forum
The London Forum represents the views and interests of over 100 amenity and civic societies in London and their members on issues that are important for those who live and work in London. The Forum’s main focus is on Planning, Development Management, Heritage, Transport, Environment, Waterways and Open Spaces.
Guidance for councils : Opening up access to planning information
London Forum has published Guidance for Councils on access to planning application information.
From 31st October 2026, the National Scheme of Delegation will send even fewer applications to committee, and the Forum ...
Rainwater management and SuDS
The Rainwater Management Platform (RMP) will transform The Sustainable Urban Drainage SuDS Manual (C753) into a free to access online resource in Summer 2027.
Susdrain has published a blog on what it is ...
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Rebuilding trust in the water sector
The Independent Water Commission published its report with 88 recommendations on restoring public and investor confidence in the water sector in England and Wales.
There is a 67 page summary of their report.
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Guidance for councils : Opening up access to planning information
London Forum has published Guidance for Councils on access to planning application information.
From 31st October 2026, the National ...
Rainwater management and SuDS
The Rainwater Management Platform (RMP) will transform The Sustainable Urban Drainage SuDS Manual (C753) into a free to access online ...
![Sewage in the Thames {Photo: Chiswick Calendar]](https://i0.wp.com/www.londonforum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sewage-in-the-river-Thames.jpg?fit=150%2C100&ssl=1)
Rebuilding trust in the water sector
The Independent Water Commission published its report with 88 recommendations on restoring public and investor confidence in the water sector ...
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Annual Greenwich Society LectureThe Greenwich Society News | 15th November 2026Unveiling of the Eliza Fenning memorialFOSGG | 25th October 2026Deadline looms to comment on planning application for ‘protected’ site in ArkleyThe Barnet Society | 24th October 2026Some 20th anniversary observationsforesthillsociety | 24th October 2026Eliza’s DumplingsFOSGG | 24th October 2026Underhill village residents face intense competition in Barnet Council bidding process to buy back former youth club for local communityThe Barnet Society | 24th October 2026Sathnam Sanghera: The meaning of George MichaelHighgate Society | 23rd October 2026The Crystal Palace: a Story of Decaying MagicNews | 23rd October 2026Future Council - Family/Youth Screening and EventNews | 23rd October 2026
Space for community strawberries or fruit trees? Apply to Veolia OrchardBermondseyStreet.London | 23rd October 2026
Guidance for councils : Opening up access to planning information
London Forum has published Guidance for Councils on access to planning application information.
From 31st October 2026, the National ...
Rainwater management and SuDS
The Rainwater Management Platform (RMP) will transform The Sustainable Urban Drainage SuDS Manual (C753) into a free to access online ...
Rebuilding trust in the water sector
The Independent Water Commission published its report with 88 recommendations on restoring public and investor confidence in the water sector ...
- [ More ]Annual Greenwich Society LectureThe Greenwich Society News | 15th November 2026Unveiling of the Eliza Fenning memorialFOSGG | 25th October 2026Deadline looms to comment on planning application for ‘protected’ site in ArkleyThe Barnet Society | 24th October 2026Some 20th anniversary observationsforesthillsociety | 24th October 2026Eliza’s DumplingsFOSGG | 24th October 2026Underhill village residents face intense competition in Barnet Council bidding process to buy back former youth club for local communityThe Barnet Society | 24th October 2026Sathnam Sanghera: The meaning of George MichaelHighgate Society | 23rd October 2026The Crystal Palace: a Story of Decaying MagicNews | 23rd October 2026Future Council - Family/Youth Screening and EventNews | 23rd October 2026Space for community strawberries or fruit trees? Apply to Veolia OrchardBermondseyStreet.London | 23rd October 2026
Will the London Plan deliver the housing and places London needs?
Our long-form review articles on key matters of interest to members
Draft London Plan response – linked policy by policy
The GLA’s consultation on the draft London Plan 2026 closed on 15 October 2026, London Forum submitted a 39-page response. This is the short version: the main points, then in 'Our Comments policy by policy', a one or two-line summary of key comments on each, with links to the GLA’s original text, and to the relevant section of our full response.
Why the draft Plan falls short
We agree strongly that the Government’s 85,000-a-year target for new homes is ...
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Annual General Meeting 2026
📆 Wed 28th October | 18:30 - 20:30
🚩 77 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6EL (map)
Wednesday 28 October 6.30pm at The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6EL Notice is hereby given to member societies of the 2026 AGM of the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies. Doors open for networking, drinks and nibbles from 6.00pm. Please book your place(s) using the booking facility ( https://www.londonforum.org.uk/events/agm-2026#booking ). Agenda Welcome and Introduction Approval of the Minutes of the AGM of 16 October 2025, available here ( https://www.londonforum.org.uk/agm-papers/ ) Chair’s Report – Chair Michael Jubb Financial Report – Treasurer Ali Dezyanian Approval of the Annual Report and Accounts for 2025-2026, available here ( https://www.londonforum.org.uk/agm-papers/ ) Appointment of the Independent Examiner Election…
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Member Services Committee meeting
📅 Thu 3rd December | 14:00 - 16:00
🚩 Room F3 70 Cowcross St, EC1M 6EJ (map)
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