Author: Darrel Pratt

Is The London Plan Law?

The London Plan is a statutory strategy required by the Greater London Authority Act 1999. The Act also sets out the general objectives for the Plan, the process for drawing it up, altering and replacing it. It is prepared by the Mayor of London and published by the Greater London Authority. Is the London Plan […]

What Gas Does London Smog Use?

Sulfurous smog, which is also called “London smog,” results from a high concentration of sulfur oxides in the air and is caused by the use of sulfur-bearing fossil fuels, particularly coal. This type of smog is aggravated by dampness and a high concentration of suspended particulate matter in the air. What chemicals were in the […]

Which Gas Caused The Great Smog Of London?

According to the UK’s Met Office, the following pollutants were emitted each day during the smoggy period: 1,000 tonnes of smoke particles, 140 tonnes of hydrochloric acid, 14 tonnes of fluorine compounds and 370 tonnes of sulphur dioxide which may have been converted to 800 tonnes of sulphuric acid. What caused the Great London smog? […]

Is London Low Crime?

The average crime rate for London in 2021 was 87 crimes per 1000 people, compared to a UK average of 79 crimes per 1000 people. Is London safe from crime? London is a very safe city. However, just like any capital, crime does exist and it’s always best to take extra caution and be prepared […]

Is Chelmsford A London Borough?

Chelmsford, town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Essex, England, lying in the valley of the River Chelmer northeast of Greater London in south-central Essex. Chelmsford town is the seat of the administrative county. Is Chelmsford classed as London? Granted city status in 2012 for its economic success and crowned one of Britain’s […]

When Were The London Boroughs Created?

1 April 1965. The present London boroughs were all created at the same time as Greater London on 1 April 1965 by the London Government Act 1963 and are a type of local government district. London boroughs. London borough Areas 12–150 km2 Government London borough council What was the first London borough? Formally known as […]

Is Grays In London Or Essex?

Parish History Grays Thurrock, or Grays, is a small town and a parish in Orsett district, Essex. The town stands on the Thames, and on the London and Southend railway, between Fiddler’s Reach and Northfleet Hope, it is 3 miles WNW of Tilbury Fort and 10 miles SE of Romford. Does Grays come under Essex? […]

Is Internet Slow In London?

As for fixed line broadband, London is ranked just 71st in the world (73.93Mbps down, 18.77Mbps up, 10ms latency) and Manchester could be found wallowing a little further down in 75th position (73.43Mbps down, 19.16Mbps up, 12ms latency). NOTE: The data used in this report was gathered during September 2022. Why is internet in London […]

How Many Epl Stadiums Are In London?

22 Stadiums. London Football Guide – All 22 Stadiums – The Stadium Guide. What EPL stadiums are in London? Here are the six London premier league teams and their stadiums. Stamford Bridge – Chelsea F.C. Emirates Stadium – Arsenal F.C. White Hart Lane – Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Loftus Road – Queens Park Rangers. Upton Park […]