General · 23 August 2026
London data centre boom causes fierce local battles over land use
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London is now Europe's largest data centre market, but locals are clashing with plans for more as they take up space needed for homes. A new data centre at Truman Brewery in Tower Hamlets is criticised for replacing 350 potential homes. Campaigners highlight concerns over high energy use, noise, and fumes from these facilities.
Reported by London Evening Standard · How we write briefs