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.
Historic buildings for homes
Evidence suggests 670,000 homes could be created through the reuse of vacant or under-used historic buildings.
The CMS Committee published a report with recommendations include planning reform, improved funding and investment in heritage ...
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How AI affects work in London
According to Greater London Authority numbers, nearly half of London's workforce, around 2.4 million people, are in roles where generative AI could automate a meaningful share of their tasks, with more than a ...
Rewiring the State
The Cabinet Office has published a plan to fundamentally "rewire the state" by shifting power, funding and accountability from Whitehall to local leaders – to drive growth, improve public services and give communities ...
Historic buildings for homes
Evidence suggests 670,000 homes could be created through the reuse of vacant or under-used historic buildings.
The CMS Committee published ...
![AI-affected jobs [Anthropic]](https://i0.wp.com/www.londonforum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AI.webp?fit=150%2C150&ssl=1)
How AI affects work in London
According to Greater London Authority numbers, nearly half of London's workforce, around 2.4 million people, are in roles where generative ...
Rewiring the State
The Cabinet Office has published a plan to fundamentally "rewire the state" by shifting power, funding and accountability from Whitehall ...
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Public meeting 21st October: The Lost World of Tolworth: mansions, money and a survivorKingston upon Thames Society | 14th August 2026St John’s Society Committee Meeting – August 2026 AgendaThe St Johns Society | 13th August 2026189 Summer 2026Strawberry Hill Residents' Association | 13th August 2026Public meeting 16th September: Making room for nature: Kingston’s biodiversity challengeKingston upon Thames Society | 13th August 2026
Road ClosuresBermondseyStreet.London | 13th August 2026Hamish Macaulay at Eames from Thursday 20 AugustBermondseyStreet.London | 13th August 2026
Family stories of life in Barnet during Second World War brought back to life in autumn production at The Bull TheatreThe Barnet Society | 13th August 2026How to read the Chase Green sundialThe Enfield Society | 13th August 2026Government Consultation, which closes on September 1, proposes amendments to the framework of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS)News and Initiatives - Old Chiswick Protection Society | 13th August 2026EFRA Response to Orion Park - Proposed Section 73 material amendment application LBE planning reference: 213744VAR and 262071CNDEaling Fields Residents' Association | 11th August 2026
Historic buildings for homes
Evidence suggests 670,000 homes could be created through the reuse of vacant or under-used historic buildings.
The CMS Committee published ...
How AI affects work in London
According to Greater London Authority numbers, nearly half of London's workforce, around 2.4 million people, are in roles where generative ...
Rewiring the State
The Cabinet Office has published a plan to fundamentally "rewire the state" by shifting power, funding and accountability from Whitehall ...
- [ More ]Public meeting 21st October: The Lost World of Tolworth: mansions, money and a survivorKingston upon Thames Society | 14th August 2026St John’s Society Committee Meeting – August 2026 AgendaThe St Johns Society | 13th August 2026189 Summer 2026Strawberry Hill Residents' Association | 13th August 2026Public meeting 16th September: Making room for nature: Kingston’s biodiversity challengeKingston upon Thames Society | 13th August 2026Road ClosuresBermondseyStreet.London | 13th August 2026Hamish Macaulay at Eames from Thursday 20 AugustBermondseyStreet.London | 13th August 2026Family stories of life in Barnet during Second World War brought back to life in autumn production at The Bull TheatreThe Barnet Society | 13th August 2026How to read the Chase Green sundialThe Enfield Society | 13th August 2026Government Consultation, which closes on September 1, proposes amendments to the framework of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS)News and Initiatives - Old Chiswick Protection Society | 13th August 2026EFRA Response to Orion Park - Proposed Section 73 material amendment application LBE planning reference: 213744VAR and 262071CNDEaling Fields Residents' Association | 11th August 2026
How Effective is Planning Enforcement?
Our long-form review articles on key matters of interest to members
Garden Annexe, Caravan, or Mobile Home?
Tim Catchpole of the Mortlake and East Sheen Society writes...
Our Society has had a recent experience which we would like to share with other London Forum members who may or may not have had a similar experience.
As a rule we do not normally make comments on planning applications for any development that is not visible from the public realm. However, the application in question was for planning permission for the ‘construction of a granny annex ancillary to the ...
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Summer drinks party at Cowcross Street
📆 Mon 24th August | 18:30 - 20:30
🚩 77 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6EL (map)
The annual summer drinks party for London Forum’s paid-up members will be held at the Alan Baxter office building at Cowcross Street. Please do come along and join Trustees and committee members for drinks and nibbles on Monday 24 August from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and meet fellow activists from other member societies across London. This is a free event for a maximum of two people per society – please use the booking facility ( https://www.londonforum.org.uk/events/summer-drinks-party-at-cowcross-street-2026/#booking ) to secure your place(s). If the weather is kind we should be able to…
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Open Meeting - London Plan
📅 Mon 14th September | 18:30 - 20:30
🚩 The Gallery, Cowcross St (map)
Plans for housing in London - details TBA
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