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Transport & TfL · Kensington & ChelseaAlbert Bridge closure to last until 2027, costing £8.5m
Albert Bridge in Chelsea has been closed to motor vehicles since February 2026 due to a structural crack. Repairs are estimated to cost up to £8.5 million and could extend the closure until 2027, causing significant disruption for residents and businesses.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow boss urges PM to back third runway by year-end
Heathrow's chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, has urged the Prime Minister to commit to the airport's third runway plans by the end of 2024. Investors require a decision on a formal planning application in the new year, with the project estimated to cost £33 billion.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthCringle Dock waste site faces £20m upgrade
The Cringle Dock waste transfer station in Nine Elms is set for a potential £20 million upgrade. The facility serves Wandsworth, Lambeth, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Kensington & Chelsea, processing 260,000 tonnes of waste annually. The project aims to modernise infrastructure and maintain river transport to cut road congestion.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonCity of London faces £633.8m bill for new court complex
The City of London Corporation has committed £633.8 million to the Salisbury Square development, a new court complex and commercial building. The Government will pay a peppercorn rent for the courts, which are due to open in 2027.
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Transport & TfL · LondonNearly half of Tube track in 'very poor' condition
A Transport for London report reveals that 42% of the London Underground's track is classified as 'very poor'. This comes as the transport body faces a £6.5 billion maintenance backlog, with weekly infrastructure incidents rising to around 350.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow third runway gets government go‑ahead, Chancellor says
Chancellor John Healey told the House of Commons that the government has approved the Heathrow third runway, a £33bn scheme projected to add 756,000 flights a year. The Treasury’s own appraisal puts the net present value between minus £23.4bn and minus £62.5bn. The public consultation ended on 1 September 2026.
London3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 79 · Hype 18