Welcome to The Election Zone. Our office has become a live map of London’s local elections — filled with campaign leaflets, polling countdowns and the boroughs everyone will be watching on election night.
We are following the messages each party is pushing, where control could change hands, the councils heading towards NOC, and the local issues that could shape planning, development and growth across London after polling day.
As one of the voices national media turn to for insight on London politics and development, from The Times to the BBC and ITV, we offer clear, informed analysis of what political change means in practice. If you want to understand what the results could mean for your borough, projects or organisation — get in touch at [email protected]
Some of the biggest conversations at UKREiiF this year will centre on elections, housing demand and what comes next for development and that’s exactly where LCA will be. As headline partner of the London Pavilion, we’re hosting three events that dive into the issues shaping the market and policy agenda.
Homes without buyers: The demand dilemma
Jonny Popper, LCA; Tom Goodall, Related Argent; Richard Stearn, Berkeley Group Plc; Nina Coulter, Savills; Prudence Ivey, Evening Standard.
London local elections 2026: Results & what it means for development
Dr Nick Bowes FRGS & Jonny Popper, LCA; Fiona Fletcher Smith, L&Q; and Professor Tony Travers,LSE.
LCA & Opportunity London UKREiiF Annual Drinks Reception
The Scarbrough Hotel, Leeds
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If you can’t make the sessions, come and find us at the London Pavilion where we have our own stand.
LCA is proud to be supporting the Oxford Street Development Corporation in reimagining one of the world’s most iconic high streets. This transformation will create a more accessible, pedestrian-first destination, playing a critical role in driving economic growth and redefining the West End experience. We’re excited to be part of this landmark project, shaping the future of one of London’s – and the country’s – most important places.
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This month, we sit down with BE News co-founder Simon Creasey on resilience in the built environment, explore what’s really selling at MIPIM 2026, and look at how Reddit’s communities are increasingly shaping brand and place reputation.
Plus: the reinvention of the shopping centre and why more marketing doesn’t always mean more office leases.
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London’s borough elections are just eight weeks away and look likely reshape the capital’s political landscape.
Polling points to major change, with hundreds of new councillors elected and a rise in No Overall Control (NOC) councils.
For the built environment sector, changes in council leadership will influence priorities around planning, housing and regeneration.
Ahead of May’s elections, we’re hosting briefings covering:
• What the polling tells us
• What NOC councils mean in practice
• What happens after election night
• How organisations can prepare
Interested? Get in touch: [email protected]
Earlier this week, we hosted our first Accelerator event of the year, ‘Workplace Wonderlands’, and were joined by an exceptional panel of:
Samantha McClary (British Council for Offices)
Stav Eilam (ERA-co)
Jon Gardiner (Savills)
Daniel Abrahams (Freeths)
We discussed how offices can stay relevant through what they offer and how they’re positioned, expertly chaired by our very own Isabelle Finn.
To be the first to know about our next event, click the link in the bio.
Our first Accelerators event of the year is this week!
Accelerators is our event series designed to spark the conversations that matter.
Join us this Wednesday (4 March) for Workplace Wonderlands – office marketing redefined, as we explore what occupiers really value in 2026 and how smarter branding and insight can turn interest into deals.
With expert insight from:
Samantha McClary (BCO)
Stav Eilam (Era-co)
Jon Gardiner (Savills)
Daniel Abrahams (Freeths)
Register via the link in our bio 🔗
Office marketing is louder, shinier and more amenity-packed than ever. But does it actually work?
At our next LCA Accelerators, we’re unpacking the rise of the ‘Brand Office’ and asking what really drives occupier decisions in 2026.
Join leading voices for a candid discussion on leasing, amenity culture and smarter communications.
📅 4 March
🎟 Free to attend
🔗 Register via link in bio
12 weeks to go until Londoners head to the polls.
With 1,817 councillors, 32 boroughs and 5 directly elected mayors up for election, even small swings could reshape local leadership — and planning decisions across the capital.
Follow along for updates and insight: thisislca.com/insight
With just 12 weeks to go until polling day, we’re entering a critical political phase. We sat down with our CEO, Jonny Popper, as he answers the question: what should organisations be looking out for between now and polling day?
To stay ahead of what’s coming and to hear more about how LCA can support your organisation in navigating through the local elections in May email us at [email protected]
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This month, we explore what May’s local elections could mean for London, shine a spotlight on Greenwich Peninsula’s next cultural chapter, and unpack why frictionless experiences are starting to lose their appeal.
Plus: luxury’s move into gaming, the end of neutrality, and why 2026 could be the year of analogue.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for another fantastic Breakfast Waffle. Hosted by our CEO Jonny Popper, we were delighted to welcome Cllr Una O’ Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, and Cllr John Woolf, Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, for an insightful discussion on Islington’s priorities, housing delivery and neighbourhood plans.
