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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.
Ongoing District Line service problems
East Putney, Southfields, Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon stations together see over 29 million entries and exits a year but there are frequent District Line service delays. That section was left out of an ...
Tackling high street decline
High streets that have been hollowed out by the unchecked spread of vape stores, betting shops, and rogue businesses that do little to serve local communities are set to face a crackdown under ...
Mayor challenges Heathrow expansion
In a letter to the House of Commons Transport Committee the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, claims the government's case for increasing Heathrow Airport's capacity relies heavily on outdated evidence from 2015.
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Ongoing District Line service problems
East Putney, Southfields, Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon stations together see over 29 million entries and exits a year but there ...
Tackling high street decline
High streets that have been hollowed out by the unchecked spread of vape stores, betting shops, and rogue businesses that ...
Mayor challenges Heathrow expansion
In a letter to the House of Commons Transport Committee the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, claims the government's ...
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Palmers Green Festival 2026The Enfield Society | 7th September 2026
Next Step for Victoria Tower Gardens: Our Call for an Open Public InquiryThe Thorney Island Society | 6th September 2026Pumpkins a plenty ripening for harvesting at autumn open day at school and community farm at Totteridge AcademyThe Barnet Society | 6th September 2026Teddington High Street LightingRecent News - Teddington Society | 5th September 2026Penge East Station wins Penge in Bloom awardSydenham Society | 5th September 2026Spurs to appeal the Judicial Review?The Enfield Society | 4th September 2026Play Pickleball at Sydenham LT clubSydenham Society | 4th September 2026
Join the Belsize Library Friends mailing listThe Belsize Society | 4th September 2026
Invitation to book launch!The Belsize Society | 4th September 2026
Latest on actions to prevent waste spoiling Bermondsey StreetBermondseyStreet.London | 4th September 2026
Ongoing District Line service problems
East Putney, Southfields, Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon stations together see over 29 million entries and exits a year but there ...
Tackling high street decline
High streets that have been hollowed out by the unchecked spread of vape stores, betting shops, and rogue businesses that ...
Mayor challenges Heathrow expansion
In a letter to the House of Commons Transport Committee the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, claims the government's ...
- [ More ]Palmers Green Festival 2026The Enfield Society | 7th September 2026Next Step for Victoria Tower Gardens: Our Call for an Open Public InquiryThe Thorney Island Society | 6th September 2026Pumpkins a plenty ripening for harvesting at autumn open day at school and community farm at Totteridge AcademyThe Barnet Society | 6th September 2026Teddington High Street LightingRecent News - Teddington Society | 5th September 2026Penge East Station wins Penge in Bloom awardSydenham Society | 5th September 2026Spurs to appeal the Judicial Review?The Enfield Society | 4th September 2026Play Pickleball at Sydenham LT clubSydenham Society | 4th September 2026Join the Belsize Library Friends mailing listThe Belsize Society | 4th September 2026Invitation to book launch!The Belsize Society | 4th September 2026Latest on actions to prevent waste spoiling Bermondsey StreetBermondseyStreet.London | 4th September 2026
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Summer drinks party at Cowcross Street
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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Will the London Plan deliver the housing and places London needs?
📆 Mon 14th September | 18:30 - 20:30
🚩 77 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6EL (map)
A last chance to shape the London Plan — join us next Monday. The draft London Plan proposes that 50% of all new homes be affordable. With competition for homes, industrial and other uses, some housing will be built in what is now Green Belt land. This is an important subject covering proposals for housing development in London for the next 20 years. Book now ( https://www.londonforum.org.uk/events/will-the-london-plan-deliver-the-housing-and-places-london-needs/#booking ) for this Open Meeting on Monday 14th September. We’ve invited the London Plan team to talk about: The amount of housing required to meet…
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Planning, Environment and Transport committee meeting
📅 Thu 8th October | 14:00 - 16:00
🚩 Room B1 70 Cowcross St, EC1M 6EJ (map)
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