With 99 data centres already built, London accounts for more than
80 per cent of the UK's data centre capacity[1]
and is expected to see significant further growth, with
around 26 new facilities[2] currently planned or
progressing through the planning system.
Tomorrow, the London Assembly Environment
Committee will examine the environmental impacts of data
centres in London, including concerns around energy demand, water
use, air quality, noise, biodiversity and the impact on local
communities. Members will also explore how London can balance the
growth of digital infrastructure with environmental
sustainability and local infrastructure capacity.
The guests are:
Panel 1 (Community Groups and Campaigns 14:00
14:55pm)
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Oliver Hayes, Head of Campaigns, Global Action
Plan
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Olivia Law-Zygadlo, Park Royal resident
campaign lead
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Karen Fitzgerald, North Ockendon resident and
lead campaigner for No to East Havering Data Centre
Panel 2 (Utilities and academics 15:00 16:00pm)
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Charlotte Wood, London Area director,
Environment Agency,
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Jon Chappell, Deputy Director, Water UK,
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Bob Burgoyne, Associate Director, Carbon
Trust,
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Rory Murphy, Research Associate, University of
Exeter
The meeting will take place in the Chamber at City Hall on
Thursday 12 November 2026 at
2pm.
Notes for editors:
- CBRE, 2026 UK Real Estate
Market Outlook report, January 2026
- Buro Happold for GLA, London's Data Centre
Future Growth Forecasts and Strategic Insights December
2025
- Find out more about the work of the Environment
Committee.
- Read the agenda in
full.
