London’s leaders have launched a new Growth Plan aimed at supercharging the capital’s productivity, boosting local economies, and enhancing transport infrastructure.
To unlock growth across London’s boroughs, transport is a key inclusion in this plan. Major proposals include:
- Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Extension to Thamesmead – boosting connectivity and unlocking new housing
- Bakerloo Line Extension – supporting regeneration in South London
- West London Orbital – a proposed extension to the London Overground railway system
- Suburban Rail Devolution – calling for more local control over rail services to improve efficiency and reliability
These developments will enhance London’s transport capacity while helping to drive the construction of affordable housing, ensuring sustainable growth in key areas.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said:This growth plan provides a golden opportunity to turbocharge growth and unlock London's full potential - for the benefit of all Londoners and the whole country.
Ultimately, growth means little if people cannot feel the benefits or see the positive change it brings to their area. So our goal is to deliver economic growth in every corner of our city that helps to raise living standards, puts more money in people's pockets and enables us to invest in our public services, as we continue to build a fairer and more prosperous London for all.
To achieve the Growth Plan’s vision, London’s leaders stress that national government backing is crucial. They are calling for greater investment, further devolution of powers, and long-term flexible funding to support infrastructure and housing development.
John Dickie, Chief Executive of Business LDN said:The Government needs to ensure London has the tools it needs to turbocharge growth and help the UK get out of the economic slow lane. This means stepping up by providing long-term, flexible funding to unlock vital infrastructure and affordable housing so that the city remains an attractive place to live, work, visit and do business.
With cross-sector support and a strategic partnership between London and Westminster, the London Growth Plan aims to reshape the capital’s economy, enhance transport networks, and create a more prosperous city.
The detailed plan can be accessed here.
