Good agenda for investment from Charles there. I’d add more discretion over local taxes…

As always, a @lewisbaston.bsky.social analysis of a #London borough by-election tells you a huge amount about a corner of the city and its social evolution: www.onlondon.co.uk/lewis-baston.... I note with a certain pleasure how eagerly gentrifiers voted for the anti-gentrification party on 7 May.

Timely points from @richardbrown.bsky.social for OnLondon. Will Burnham's win put a stop to the Green surge and get behind important plans for growth eg Bakerloo Line extension, West London Orbital, TfL suburban rail takeover?

Huge news for culture in London: London Museum will open in Smithfield on November 28. Backed by City Hall, I can’t wait for Londoners and visitors to see this reimagined world-class museum that celebrates our past - and creates opportunities in the present.

As far as new-build Travelodge hotels go this has to be one of the best about.

This Friday's On London Extra suggests some tests London government must pass if it is to make a success of the Crews Hill New Town in Enfield. Plus other stuff. Every penny I make from this personal Substack supports the whole of the On London website and its writers: davehillonlondon.substack.com

Lovely piece for OnLondon by @richardderecki.bsky.social about the new Henry Moore exhibition at Kew Gardens: www.onlondon.co.uk/richard-dere.... #london

Since our political leaders and media have decided that the only reason Henry Nowak died was because the police are too woke, here are my two cents, based on what I've read of the public information 🧵

Best view in London?

Really good thread (and a really good follow also)

A ‘NIMBY alliance‘ with the Greens putting the Tories into power in Enfield may provoke a rethink of new town plans, but at what cost, for wider housing delivery particularly, given the Tories now hold executive control?

Enfield Greens enable formation of minority Enfield Conservative administration. As expected. @charleswright57.bsky.social has the details: www.onlondon.co.uk/enfield-gree... #london #enfield

OK, cricket lovers. Lords or The Oval? www.onlondon.co.uk/ann-campbell.... Might interest @charleswright57.bsky.social.

Apparently even places that are bang average are "left behind" now www.economist.com/britain/2026...

This will make you stop and think. @charleswright57.bsky.social on the extraordinary work of London's young carers, focusing on Enfield: www.onlondon.co.uk/charles-wrig... #london #enfield

Today Kemi Badenoch visited Crews Hill where the government's 21,000-home 'new town' on Green Belt land is being vehemently opposed by Enfield Conservatives ahead of the election. She then admitted to knowing absolutely nothing about it. Read my interview 👇 enfielddispatch.co.uk/kemi-badenoc...

Thanks @enfielddispatch.bsky.social @jollyjourno.bsky.social for Enfield insight. Live coverage of the Enfield count through Friday on their website.

Could a split vote in Enfield see some "unusual alliances" emerging from post-election horse-trading, putting much-needed new housing at risk, on the Green Belt but also elsewhere, as well as the borough's low traffic neighbourhoods? My On London latest www.onlondon.co.uk/enfield-2026...

I’m in the @financialtimes.com today writing about local and devolved elections and what they mean. Sorry about the image on the card!

I am writing about why I will be voting Labour on Thursday. After that, I will be writing about Hillingdon (where I would consider voting tactically for Tories to stop Reform). Here are me and @lewisbaston.bsky.social on that borough: londondecides.lowickhedry.com/private-docs....

Could a split vote in #Enfield could see some "unusual alliances", with much-needed housing, in the Green Belt and elsewhere at risk, and possibly the borough's LTNs too in post-election 'No Overall Control' horse-trading? My latest for On London www.onlondon.co.uk/enfield-2026...

New for On London by @charleswright57.bsky.social. What will the election result be? What will happen afterwards? The headline, quoting the editor of @enfielddispatch.bsky.social, says it all: www.onlondon.co.uk/enfield-2026...

Another interesting assessment of Labour's local election prospects in London. I wonder what 'not-as-bad-as-we-(said-we)-feared' results will mean for Labour leadership.

My London election forecast - not as bad for Labour as many are predicting. Plus, City Hall and the public not so keen on robotaxis, despite govt enthusiasm @davehillonlondon.bsky.social @richardbrown.bsky.social @businessldn.bsky.social @sebdance.bsky.social wrightc.substack.com/p/election-f...

Listening to Maxinquaye on Apple Music, and found this mini-review. Horrific. Hope it was written by an AI not a human.

Too close to call in Haringey, with Labour squeezed by the underestimated Lib Dems in the West and the Greens in the south? A scrappy NOC outcome then, but will that prospect scare enough voters? The GOTV operation will be critical. My report from the front line: www.onlondon.co.uk/haringey-202...

We're going to print today with the biggest and best election coverage we've ever produced in twelve years of publishing local newspapers. If you live in the boroughs of Enfield, Barnet, Waltham Forest or Newham, make sure you grab a copy of one of our papers before 7th May - and read all about it!

Be sure to have a look. A great deal of hard graft went into this!

Too close to call in Haringey, with Labour squeezed by the underestimated Lib Dems in the West and the Greens in the south? A scrappy NOC outcome then, but will that prospect scare enough voters? The GOTV operation will be critical. My report from the front line: www.onlondon.co.uk/haringey-202...

Canary Wharf estate expansion into North Quay sees cladding appear on the first tower Life science labs upon completion www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk/2026/04/18/n...

The very, very final touches are being put to the most comprehensive guide to the 7 May London borough elections you will find anywhere. Compiled by me and @lewisbaston.bsky.social in partnership with Lowick Hedry. Get your name down for one via here: londondecides.lowickhedry.com

Are the predictions of a 'Labour bloodbath' in the London council elections just a little over the top? And is it time to plan more office clusters beyond the constrained Square Mile 'centro storico'? Plus some art...My latest substack wrightc.substack.com/p/time-to-st...

A wide-ranging, insightful look at London by Jack Brown @jwbrown.bsky.social - an antitdote to the haters, and something of a love letter too to this "incredible, flawed, horrible, messy, dirty, beautiful city"

Are the predictions of a 'Labour bloodbath' in the London council elections just a little over the top? And is it time to plan more office clusters beyond the constrained Square Mile 'centro storico'? Plus some art...My latest substack wrightc.substack.com/p/time-to-st...

Latest edition of On London Extra asks how high the Reform UK tide will rise in the capital on 7 May. Plus other elections intel and news of a related major project I'm working on with @lewisbaston.bsky.social. Available from my personal Substack: davehillonlondon.substack.com.

'St Pancras Station from Argyle Street' by Peter Brown peterbrownneac.com

As the borough elections approach, sign up for unique and in-depth coverage of London politics, development and culture. A mix of free posts and a twice-weekly paid-for newsletter featuring elections intelligence. And much, much more to come: davehillonlondon.substack.com #london

Uncertainty in London, but sparks of optimism still... Plus, will new housing measures for London succeed, will TfL take over the Crews Hill line, and will there be 'robotaxis' on our streets any time soon? @lichfieldsuk.bsky.social @centreforlondon.bsky.social wrightc.substack.com/p/uncertain-...

📈🏛️ London Transport Museum saw record visitor numbers in 2025, attracting nearly 450,000 people. This success is linked to a new brand, engaging exhibitions, and popular Hidden London tours. www.ltmuseum.co.uk/news/london-...

Uncertainty in London, but sparks of optimism still... Plus, will new housing measures for London succeed, will TfL take over the Crews Hill line, and will there be 'robotaxis' on our streets any time soon? @lichfieldsuk.bsky.social @centreforlondon.bsky.social wrightc.substack.com/p/uncertain-...

🎙️The Croydon planning experiment @andrewcities.bsky.social is joined by Alison Coutinho and Guy Rochez who both worked for Croydon council when they were designing and implementing a new planning strategy to build more homes in the borough. Give it a listen🎧👇 buff.ly/p6elfKy

The 1974 districts, now they are being abolished, are traditional/beloved. Conservative Nick Adams-King told BBC Politics South that the plans had also left locals "unhappy" about being "taken away from their traditional districts". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It's 50 years since Margaret Thatcher did away with the Greater London Council. Mistake. Professor Tony Travers of the London School of Economics takes you back (and forwards): www.onlondon.co.uk/tony-travers... #london

Big tech is vying to get robotaxis into London, but @london.gov.uk @sebdance.bsky.social aren't convinced. There's a battle with Whitehall too over regulation, with no current driverless car meeting TfL standards, plus wider questions over AV benefits - and costs. www.onlondon.co.uk/robocars-wil...

My latest post now out: London has suffered in recent years, but, external shocks notwithstanding, is its next revival already underway? Plus - a word of pity for hard-working councillors facing a Green tide of "cost-of-living populism" set to sweep them away wrightc.substack.com/p/londons-re...

My latest post now out: London has suffered in recent years, but, external shocks notwithstanding, is its next revival already underway? Plus - a word of pity for hard-working councillors facing a Green tide of "cost-of-living populism" set to sweep them away wrightc.substack.com/p/londons-re...

Close to St Mark’s Square!

It is a year since @london.gov.uk & @londoncouncils.bsky.social launched their London Growth Plan. How are things going so far? @charleswright57.bsky.social reports on scrutiny proceedings at City Hall @londonassembly.bsky.social www.onlondon.co.uk/london-growt... #london @howarddawber.bsky.social

"London’s streets are not 'paved with gold', and the government 'needs to recognise this complex reality'." Our Research Director, @robanderson17.bsky.social, quoted in @charleswright57.bsky.social's recent piece with OnLondon ⬇️

Time for a bit of optimism. London has renewed itself many times, despite the doomster voices, and its next revival may already be underway. My latest for On London