webfact Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 London's population hits 8.6m record high(BBC) London's population has topped 8.6m, the highest since its 1939 peak, the Greater London Authority has revealed.The figures show Hillingdon has had the greatest growth in population, while 44% of the city's people are now of black or ethnic minority origins.Mayor Boris Johnson said the figure was predicted to reach 11m by 2050.He added the capital was the "best big city on the planet" but said more financial control was needed to fund key infrastructure, like housing.London covers a total area of 1,572 sq km (607 sq m) with a population density of 5,197 Londoners per sq km, making it the largest city in Europe.Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-31082941-- BBC 2015-02-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hillingdon the biggest growth. Now there's a surprise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sata Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Hillingdon the biggest growth. Now there's a surprise. One of the big problem areas for beds in sheds. Rogue migrant landlords exploiting other migrants is the standard pattern. Story here from the London Evening Standard A family of six were found living in an illegally-built outhouse the size of two living rooms during a crackdown on beds in sheds. Landlord Virendra Patel, 58, built the structure four years ago in a London suburb without getting planning permission from Brent council. He concealed it from planning officers and leased it to the family of six, who lived without paying council tax in five tiny rooms crammed into the 48 metre-square outbuilding in Kingsbury, north west London. *Edited for Fair Use http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/beds-in-sheds-clampdown-finds-family-of-six-living-in-tiny-outhouse-9077392.html Edited February 2, 2015 by Scott Edited for fair use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay Sata Posted February 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Not enough housing for the newly arrived so slums being built in back gardens. Welcome to Tony Blairs dream of Britain. Another Hillingdon illegal structure demolished here. Hillingdon Council is taking landmark action by demolishing an illegal outbuilding after the owner failed to heed repeated warnings. News release: 27 June 2014 The council's Beds in Sheds team fenced off the area and gained entry to the building in Pole Hill Road, Hayes, on Monday morning, 23 June after an ongoing planning row with the owner, Syed Hussain. The demolition works are continuing this week. The eyesore had originally started out as a one-storey garage and was then turned into two-storeys, making it a visually dominant building that was out of keeping with the area. Once council officers gained entry on Monday morning they discovered the building had already been fitted with a kitchen and appliances, showing all the signs of becoming a lived-in property, or 'bed in shed'. http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/28659/Councils-Beds-in-Sheds-team-take-firm-action Edited February 2, 2015 by Jay Sata 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JockPieandBeans Posted February 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2015 Does anyone really believe that the population of London is only 8.6 Million ? The headline should have said 8.6 Million registered inhabitants. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NeverSure Posted February 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2015 44% are minorities. Doesn't sound like they will be the minority for long. So long Europe. It's been real nice knowing you. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrodan Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 44% are minorities. Doesn't sound like they will be the minority for long. So long Europe. It's been real nice knowing you. London has been an immigrant sponge for two thousand years. It is easily already the greatest city in the world - and within fifteen years the immigrant boom will see the Uk, led by London, as by far and away the largest economy in Europe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JockPieandBeans Posted February 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2015 44% are minorities. Doesn't sound like they will be the minority for long. So long Europe. It's been real nice knowing you. London has been an immigrant sponge for two thousand years. It is easily already the greatest city in the world - and within fifteen years the immigrant boom will see the Uk, led by London, as by far and away the largest economy in Europe. The only economy that is booming in the UK is the Black Economy. But you are correct. It has been the immigrant population that has caused it to boom. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrodan Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 44% are minorities. Doesn't sound like they will be the minority for long. So long Europe. It's been real nice knowing you. London has been an immigrant sponge for two thousand years. It is easily already the greatest city in the world - and within fifteen years the immigrant boom will see the Uk, led by London, as by far and away the largest economy in Europe. The only economy that is booming in the UK is the Black Economy. But you are correct. It has been the immigrant population that has caused it to boom. That's a very twisted view - I'm delighted that you live in Thailand - you are no loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 London... It is easily already the greatest city in the world - -snip- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrodan Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 London... It is easily already the greatest city in the world - -snip- You are very easily entertained - feel free to name your contender. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockPieandBeans Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 44% are minorities. Doesn't sound like they will be the minority for long. So long Europe. It's been real nice knowing you. London has been an immigrant sponge for two thousand years. It is easily already the greatest city in the world - and within fifteen years the immigrant boom will see the Uk, led by London, as by far and away the largest economy in Europe. The only economy that is booming in the UK is the Black Economy. But you are correct. It has been the immigrant population that has caused it to boom. That's a very twisted view - I'm delighted that you live in Thailand - you are no loss. Twisted view ? No its a very true view. But as that is your best comeback, that suggests that you are part of the Black Economy. Sending most of your money back to one of the Balkan States are we ? I am also delighted that I live in Thailand. Great weather, food and lifestyle. Save a fortune in taxes. UK that loses out, not me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NeverSure Posted February 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2015 London... It is easily already the greatest city in the world - -snip- You are very easily entertained - feel free to name your contender. Just go up a couple of steps. No need to insult the best by comparing it to London. The next best place on the list above London would be Dhaka Bangladesh. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockPieandBeans Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 London... It is easily already the greatest city in the world - -snip- Agreed. Its a dump for the most part. That's why the majority of real Londoners have moved out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukmark67 Posted February 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) I hope I never have to return.....What a cold/ grey/ expensive/ stressful shithole. Congratulations once again England....you have gone from the top to the bottom of the pile in less than 50 years... It's depressing me to think about it! Edited February 2, 2015 by ukmark67 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissos Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 He concealed it from planning officers and leased it to the family of six, who lived without paying council tax ..... Behold, the real motivation for the council wanting to crack down on all this (imo) The council doesn't like that other gangsters are raking in 'cash for a roof' monies instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) 44% are minorities. Doesn't sound like they will be the minority for long. So long Europe. It's been real nice knowing you. London has been an immigrant sponge for two thousand years. It is easily already the greatest city in the world - and within fifteen years the immigrant boom will see the Uk, led by London, as by far and away the largest economy in Europe. Greatest Shittthole City in the world - lol right.London is somewhere in this list but a long way from the top. A miserable cold, dirty, grey and smelly city....perhaps it's at the top of that list? Edited February 2, 2015 by neverdie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Another good reason to vote UKIP on the 7th of May! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Hillingdon the biggest growth. Now there's a surprise. One of the big problem areas for beds in sheds. Rogue migrant landlords exploiting other migrants is the standard pattern. Story here from the London Evening Standard A family of six were found living in an illegally-built outhouse the size of two living rooms during a crackdown on beds in sheds. Landlord Virendra Patel, 58, built the structure four years ago in a London suburb without getting planning permission from Brent council. He concealed it from planning officers and leased it to the family of six, who lived without paying council tax in five tiny rooms crammed into the 48 metre-square outbuilding in Kingsbury, north west London. *Edited for Fair Use http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/beds-in-sheds-clampdown-finds-family-of-six-living-in-tiny-outhouse-9077392.html This can't possibly be legal! and should be Bulldozed immediately! Edited February 2, 2015 by MAJIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I hope I never have to return.....What a cold/ grey/ expensive/ stressful shithole. Congratulations once again England....you have gone from the top to the bottom of the pile in less than 50 years... It's depressing me to think about it! Why so upset? you done a runner didn't you? so no problem eh! and no need to be depressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I have just refused to migrate to London for two years. Won't even visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Does anyone really believe that the population of London is only 8.6 Million ? The headline should have said 8.6 Million registered inhabitants. And heaven knows how many illegal immigrants are the great unknowns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humberstone Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 44% are minorities. Doesn't sound like they will be the minority for long. So long Europe. It's been real nice knowing you. London has been an immigrant sponge for two thousand years. It is easily already the greatest city in the world - and within fifteen years the immigrant boom will see the Uk, led by London, as by far and away the largest economy in Europe. Greatest Shittthole City in the world - lol right.London is somewhere in this list but a long way from the top. A miserable cold, dirty, grey and smelly city....perhaps it's at the top of that list? Seems like you're bored with life ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SoiBiker Posted February 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2015 I loved living in London. Awesome city. Mostly maligned by people who've barely visited the place for some odd reason. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) I loved living in London. Awesome city. Mostly maligned by people who've barely visited the place for some odd reason. Awful place. Lived and worked there many times. No thanks. Regards, Simple Country Boy. Edited February 3, 2015 by MJP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm a country boy too. I love living in cities, though. Another thing I find weird is how often London haters are seemingly compelled to tell you they dislike the place whenever it's mentioned online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm a country boy too. I love living in cities, though. Another thing I find weird is how often London haters are seemingly compelled to tell you they dislike the place whenever it's mentioned online. SB, I think you'll find there's a neat correlation between the people in question and those who hate Pattaya / the Thai people / pretty much everyone who doesnt look and sound like them. Haters gonna hate, but they're entitled to their opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 44% are minorities. Doesn't sound like they will be the minority for long. So long Europe. It's been real nice knowing you. London has been an immigrant sponge for two thousand years. It is easily already the greatest city in the world - and within fifteen years the immigrant boom will see the Uk, led by London, as by far and away the largest economy in Europe. The only economy that is booming in the UK is the Black Economy. But you are correct. It has been the immigrant population that has caused it to boom. That's a very twisted view - I'm delighted that you live in Thailand - you are no loss. Oh don't pick on poor old Jock. He's only calling a shovel a spade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm a country boy too. I love living in cities, though. Another thing I find weird is how often London haters are seemingly compelled to tell you they dislike the place whenever it's mentioned online. I heard that there is a referendum on the next ballot because the natives of England want to move it to rural Texas where it's warm and not crowded. The problem is that England is so tiny, if it was actually placed in Texas, no one would ever be able to find it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I loved living in London. Awesome city. Mostly maligned by people who've barely visited the place for some odd reason. Also lived and worked there many times but cannot anymore as I no longer speak the language and I don't accept their religion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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