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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth residents invited to free event on Heathrow expansion on 10 Nov
Wandsworth Council is hosting a free meeting on 10 November at All Saints Church, Putney, to brief residents on Heathrow Airport’s third‑runway plans. Over 400 daily overflights have been recorded in Battersea, and the council will use community input for its response to the consultation running until 22 December.
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Local News · City of LondonComedy club faces noise objection in City of London bid
The Top Secret Comedy Club is seeking a licence to open at 10 Fetter Lane in the City of London, but faces objections from the City of London Corporation's Pollution Control team over noise concerns for nearby residents.
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Local News · LondonHavering ranked second most peaceful London borough
Havering has been named the second most peaceful borough in Greater London according to a study by SAM Conveyancing. The borough scored 56.5 out of 100, ranking 123rd nationally, with low crime rates and minimal exposure to road and rail noise contributing to its high placement.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSeven London councils block Heathrow third‑runway plan over noise
Seven London boroughs have written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to oppose the draft Heathrow expansion policy. They argue the proposed 3,500‑metre runway would increase noise, pollution and traffic, and a decision on the scheme is not expected until 2029.
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Local News · GreenwichCharlton events venue gets licence despite noise team objections
Greenwich Council has issued a licence for a 5,000-capacity open-air events venue at the Stone Foundries site in Charlton. The decision follows objections from the council's noise team over data accuracy and potential noise pollution for nearby residents.
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Property & Planning · LondonKFC Worcester Park seeks 3am weekend deliveries despite resident noise complaints
A KFC branch in Worcester Park has applied to Sutton Council to extend delivery hours until 1am on weekdays and 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. More than two dozen residents have objected, citing noise from mopeds, shouting, and engine revving as concerns. The council will consider the application next week.
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WorldRoad noise linked to Parkinson's risk in new study
A study of 3 million Danish participants has found that every 11.5dB increase in road noise correlates with a 3% rise in Parkinson's disease risk. The findings add to warnings from the European Environment Agency regarding the health impacts of noise pollution.
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