Latest News in London

Doubts over community scheme

The long-term future of a scheme to involve residents in the delivery of neighbourhood services is "uncertain", according to an evaluation published this week.

Haca chief joins 2012 legacy team

The chief of the nascent housing and regeneration super-quango will sit on the board overseeing plans for London's Olympic legacy, London mayor Boris Johnson announced last week.

Boris urged to curb 'super density' developments

London mayor Boris Johnson was urged today to reduce the amount of places in London in which "super density" developments can be built.

Bridge of sighs

We investigate the benefits and disadvantages of the proposed new Thames crossing.

Olympics battle is far from over

Will the planning conditions on the new Olympic Park plan be enough?

Kids Company crisis is a Compact test case

A pioneering charity's plight raises concerns about a key government agreement.

Political correctness gone mad!

Could PC attitudes be stifling debate and skewing practice?

Thames Gateway

Stretching from London Docklands to the sea, this might just be Europe's biggest regeneration project.