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15 homes approved on Chadwell Heath green belt after council and GLA sign agreement
Barking and Dagenham Council and the Greater London Authority have granted planning permission for a 15‑home development on green‑belt land in Chadwell Heath. Officers said the scheme causes no substantial harm and the council signed a legal agreement with the developer on Thursday.
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Local News · LondonBlack music events face higher cancellation rates, report finds
Black and South Asian-led music events in London are cancelled, restricted, or shut down at higher rates than white-led events, a new report has found. The Race Equality In Music Event Licensing (REMEL) project identified systemic barriers costing the sector millions annually.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonCity of London could gain £2.16bn annually under tax sharing plan
A think-tank has recommended that the government replace central grants to City Hall with a tax sharing deal. This would give the Mayor of London a greater share of income and corporation tax raised in the city, potentially amounting to £2.16 billion annually.
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Property & Planning · NewhamLondon Stadium seeks to cut sports events and expand concerts in Newham
London Stadium has submitted plans to Newham Council to reduce sports events from 87 to 70 per year and increase concert days from 10 to 24. The move aims to address a £19 million annual operating loss, exacerbated by West Ham United’s reduced rent following relegation.
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Property & Planning · LondonBarnet social housing approvals lag two years behind northern cities
Residents in Barnet and across London face longer waits for social housing after Clarion Housing Group revealed planning approvals take over two years in the capital, compared with 11 months in Manchester. The delays risk making projects unviable, the group’s CEO said.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichCharlton Riverside regeneration to deliver 8,000 homes and 1,000 jobs
Greenwich Council, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London have announced plans to regenerate Charlton Riverside, aiming to create 8,000 new homes and 1,000 jobs over two decades. The project, part of the council’s Draft Local Plan consultation, has no confirmed funding yet.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichGreenwich Council to lead 8,000-home Charlton Riverside regeneration
Greenwich Council, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London announced a joint plan on 3 August 2026 to regenerate Charlton Riverside. The scheme aims to deliver 8,000 homes and 1,000 jobs over two decades, though funding details remain undisclosed.
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Council & Politics · LondonBurnham to propose income tax share for London mayors
Andy Burnham will this week outline plans to give London and other English cities a share of income tax revenue, a move praised by Sadiq Khan. The Greater London Authority currently relies on Whitehall for over three-quarters of its £23.9bn budget.
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Council & Politics · LondonLed By Donkeys wins £27,000 over seized Gaza banner
Led By Donkeys has received £27,216 in compensation after a massive protest banner was destroyed. The banner, which featured a message regarding the situation in Gaza, was seized by Greater London Authority officials in Parliament Square in December 2024 and subsequently disposed of by Veolia.
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