Future London Leaders 21: Proposals for London
Future London Leaders Round 21 wrapped up on 12 June with the group presenting their ‘Proposals for London’ based on the theme of Waterways.
Wellbeing on London’s Waterways: The Canal and River Trust
With a vast network of waterways in London, how does the Canal & River Trust manage a range of uses on and near water? A field trip to the Lower Lea with FLL21 investigates.
Emerging approaches for procuring social value: London
On 25 April, FoL’s roundtable heard approaches and experiences of procuring social value in London – does the capital need a regional pact?
Drilling into land and planning for community-led housing
One of the most significant challenges for community-led housing (CLH) development is access to land. In the long-term, an approach for securing private sites will be needed, but the conversation today is all about using public land. It’s often suggested that local authorities can support groups by making sites available … Read more
Life in the Lea Valley
The Lea Valley is home to London’s largest opportunity areas, an extensive network of biodiverse waterways, boatloads of activities. How do they all square up?
Social Value in South Acton
On 25 April, we visited South Acton to learn how Countryside Properties and L&Q are maximising social value in a major estate regeneration scheme.
Cultivating Camden’s characterful canals
In two of Camden’s busiest neighbourhoods, King’s Cross and Camden Town, the Regent’s Canal provides a scenic backdrop for popular markets and public spaces. Despite the bustle of these neighbourhoods, the canal link between the two is relatively tranquil. For LB Camden, this is by design. On 27 March, FLL21 … Read more
Taking action: co-production in housing and regeneration
In a climate of stretched resources and mounting concern that the housing market is broken and failing to deliver for citizens, the concept of co-production is gaining traction. The idea is simple: to achieve better outcomes, citizens should have a meaningful role in the design and delivery of the homes … Read more
Consultation opens for new Skills & Employment Knowledge Hub
Local services across all sectors are best placed to connect employers and job seekers, but London needs a city-wide pool of information on skills and workforce trends, on how to access training and on how to find – and develop – a ready-for-work labour force. To help, the Mayor of … Read more
Turning the tide in Thamesmead
Constructed in the late 1960s on low-lying marshland criss-crossed by decommissioned military canals, Thamesmead was designed around water. Today, the estate’s 7km of canals and 32ha of lakes are an anchor for Thamesmead’s regeneration.