London councils must acquire empty homes to help solve housing crisis
Sam Bloomer from Shelter said that councils should acquire empty homes as a “cost-effective, green and fast” way to boost the the number of social rent homes in London.
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Canada Water: Printworks change goes to consultation
Developers British Land and Australian Super propose a change to enlarge the cultural centre, but retaining the iconic Press Halls and Inkwell spaces.
Aylesham Centre, Peckham: Berkeley plans dismissed on heritage grounds
Plans for redevelopment offering just 12% affordable housing have been rejected by a government planning inspector.
Scott House: YourTribe submit duplicate plans, campaigners call out 'gameplay'
Housing campaigners believe developers are trying to obscure their record including the premature eviction of Scott House tenants, in the face of a legal challenge.
London's housing crisis is about affordability, not supply
New research from Centre for London shows housing availability in London in 2024 was around the same as it was in 2002, indicating that supply is not the overarching issue.
Labour no show at Deptford hustings
Around 40 residents attended the open-air hustings organised by campaign groups Save Deptford High Street and Lewisham People's Assembly, but the Labour Party candidates were pointedly absent.
Convoys Wharf, Deptford: London's new emergency housebuilding rules heighten local fears
Local residents were offered a site visit, but the recent announcement has increased concerns about low levels of social housing and exclusion of local communities from the planned development.