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City of London

The City of London is London’s smallest local authority by area and England’s smallest ceremonial county, covering just 289 hectares.

Camden

Camden is home to three of London’s largest rail stations: King’s Cross, St Pancras and Euston.

Islington

Sadler’s Wells theatre is built on one of Islington’s once famous spas, popular in the 18th century for their health-giving properties.

Lambeth

Lambeth is home to London’s largest station, Waterloo, covering an area of almost 10 hectares.

Southwark

Charles Dickens, the scientist Michael Faraday, Charlie Chaplin and William Shakespeare have all lived in Southwark

Westminster

The City of Westminster contains over 11,000 listed buildings of special architectural and historic interest; 78% of the borough is included within a designated conservation area.

Kensington & Chelsea

Famous historic residents of Kensington and Chelsea include: Isaac Newton, JMW Turner, Sir Thomas Moore and Queen Elizabeth.

Overview

Overview

Central London’s population is projected to grow by 18% by 2026. The impact of this growth on infrastructure demand will be substantial: utilities, transport, education, healthcare and emergency services which, in some cases, are struggling to cope with current demand, will face significant pressure to expand and upgrade their services.

Compounded with this is the fact that we are entering a period of financial uncertainty, where public expenditure will be limited. Local authorities will also be unable to rely on the previously high levels of development contribution to support local infrastructure.

Central London Forward brings together planning officers from the central boroughs to coordinate and discuss these issues and make a case for Central London resources. We also work closely with the Mayor’s London Plan team in the Greater London Authority.