Tom Copley
@tomcopley.bsky.social
Deputy Mayor of London for Housing • Former London Assembly Member • Former Lewisham councillor • Geriatric Millennial
It was fantastic to celebrate the topping out of the latest phase of 323 homes at Clapham Park with MTVH, Vistry and Lambeth Council.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
November 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It was fantastic to celebrate the topping out of the latest phase of 323 homes at Clapham Park with MTVH, Vistry and Lambeth Council.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
Once completed, the full development will have 4,200 refurbished or new homes, 50% of them affordable homes with funding from @london.gov.uk.
It was wonderful to join @umakumaran.bsky.social MP to celebrate the completion of brand new homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow delivered by Poplar Harca.
There are 82 brand new homes at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of London, including adapted homes for disabled Londoners.
There are 82 brand new homes at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of London, including adapted homes for disabled Londoners.
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It was wonderful to join @umakumaran.bsky.social MP to celebrate the completion of brand new homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow delivered by Poplar Harca.
There are 82 brand new homes at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of London, including adapted homes for disabled Londoners.
There are 82 brand new homes at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of London, including adapted homes for disabled Londoners.
It was great to catch up with Carl Weisbrod, former Chairman of New York City’s Planning Commission, to discuss and reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing our two cities.
This follow’s last week’s delegation from NYC - including four of the five borough presidents.
This follow’s last week’s delegation from NYC - including four of the five borough presidents.
October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It was great to catch up with Carl Weisbrod, former Chairman of New York City’s Planning Commission, to discuss and reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing our two cities.
This follow’s last week’s delegation from NYC - including four of the five borough presidents.
This follow’s last week’s delegation from NYC - including four of the five borough presidents.
The government has announced £36.5m to help Londoners facing homelessness.
This includes vital funding to help implement the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action and support our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.
This includes vital funding to help implement the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action and support our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.
October 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The government has announced £36.5m to help Londoners facing homelessness.
This includes vital funding to help implement the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action and support our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.
This includes vital funding to help implement the Mayor of @london.gov.uk’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action and support our work with London Councils to prevent people becoming homeless.
It was a real pleasure to celebrate the completion of the first of 275 new homes at Calverley Close in Beckenham.
These 20 houses, delivered by Riverside and Vistry, are at social rent levels and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk following a ballot of existing estate residents.
These 20 houses, delivered by Riverside and Vistry, are at social rent levels and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk following a ballot of existing estate residents.
October 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It was a real pleasure to celebrate the completion of the first of 275 new homes at Calverley Close in Beckenham.
These 20 houses, delivered by Riverside and Vistry, are at social rent levels and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk following a ballot of existing estate residents.
These 20 houses, delivered by Riverside and Vistry, are at social rent levels and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk following a ballot of existing estate residents.
Today I visited 106 brand new council homes at Randall Close built by Wandsworth Council and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk.
The scheme includes improvements to the public realm, benefiting existing estate residents, and public art reflecting the history of tile making in the area.
The scheme includes improvements to the public realm, benefiting existing estate residents, and public art reflecting the history of tile making in the area.
October 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today I visited 106 brand new council homes at Randall Close built by Wandsworth Council and part-funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk.
The scheme includes improvements to the public realm, benefiting existing estate residents, and public art reflecting the history of tile making in the area.
The scheme includes improvements to the public realm, benefiting existing estate residents, and public art reflecting the history of tile making in the area.
“The first day I met her she said, 'I'm a radical feminist lesbian'; I thought what would the Queen Mum do?
“So I just smiled and said, 'We shall have fog by teatime’.”
RIP Dame Patricia
“So I just smiled and said, 'We shall have fog by teatime’.”
RIP Dame Patricia
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“The first day I met her she said, 'I'm a radical feminist lesbian'; I thought what would the Queen Mum do?
“So I just smiled and said, 'We shall have fog by teatime’.”
RIP Dame Patricia
“So I just smiled and said, 'We shall have fog by teatime’.”
RIP Dame Patricia
Tooth pain is always horrible. But imagine having tooth pain and living on the streets.
I was delighted to help launch Smile for Change, Change Please’s new CQC-certified mobile dental clinic on a transformed bus, providing free dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
I was delighted to help launch Smile for Change, Change Please’s new CQC-certified mobile dental clinic on a transformed bus, providing free dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
October 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Tooth pain is always horrible. But imagine having tooth pain and living on the streets.
I was delighted to help launch Smile for Change, Change Please’s new CQC-certified mobile dental clinic on a transformed bus, providing free dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
I was delighted to help launch Smile for Change, Change Please’s new CQC-certified mobile dental clinic on a transformed bus, providing free dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
Looking forward to joining the panel at Centre for London’s discussion on tackling the housing crisis this morning.
London homebuilding was hit hardest by the toxic legacy of the last government, but the Mayor of @london.gov.uk is working with ministers to turn the tide.
London homebuilding was hit hardest by the toxic legacy of the last government, but the Mayor of @london.gov.uk is working with ministers to turn the tide.
September 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Looking forward to joining the panel at Centre for London’s discussion on tackling the housing crisis this morning.
London homebuilding was hit hardest by the toxic legacy of the last government, but the Mayor of @london.gov.uk is working with ministers to turn the tide.
London homebuilding was hit hardest by the toxic legacy of the last government, but the Mayor of @london.gov.uk is working with ministers to turn the tide.
This morning I attended an outreach shift with members of the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census team.
Women who sleep rough are much more likely to be hidden, and may not be counted as “verified” rough sleepers (ie be seen bedded down), which is a barrier to them accessing services.
Women who sleep rough are much more likely to be hidden, and may not be counted as “verified” rough sleepers (ie be seen bedded down), which is a barrier to them accessing services.
September 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This morning I attended an outreach shift with members of the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census team.
Women who sleep rough are much more likely to be hidden, and may not be counted as “verified” rough sleepers (ie be seen bedded down), which is a barrier to them accessing services.
Women who sleep rough are much more likely to be hidden, and may not be counted as “verified” rough sleepers (ie be seen bedded down), which is a barrier to them accessing services.
Prevention and early intervention are at the heart of the Mayor’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action.
Cllr @graciemaew.bsky.social and I joined a panel at the Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Impact Forum to discuss how we are working together to drive prevention and tackle all forms of homelessness.
Cllr @graciemaew.bsky.social and I joined a panel at the Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Impact Forum to discuss how we are working together to drive prevention and tackle all forms of homelessness.
September 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Prevention and early intervention are at the heart of the Mayor’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action.
Cllr @graciemaew.bsky.social and I joined a panel at the Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Impact Forum to discuss how we are working together to drive prevention and tackle all forms of homelessness.
Cllr @graciemaew.bsky.social and I joined a panel at the Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Impact Forum to discuss how we are working together to drive prevention and tackle all forms of homelessness.
“We are the greatest city in the world. One of the reasons why record numbers of Americans are coming to live in London… I think I’ve got squatters rights the amount of time I spend rent free inside Donald Trump’s head.” - @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
“We are the greatest city in the world. One of the reasons why record numbers of Americans are coming to live in London… I think I’ve got squatters rights the amount of time I spend rent free inside Donald Trump’s head.” - @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
Just spotted one of the brand new DLR trains being tested at Canning Town.
September 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Just spotted one of the brand new DLR trains being tested at Canning Town.
Just been walking this guy (with his very sharp fresh haircut) and listening to the first episode of the excellent new @empirepoduk.bsky.social series on the history of Gaza.
September 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Just been walking this guy (with his very sharp fresh haircut) and listening to the first episode of the excellent new @empirepoduk.bsky.social series on the history of Gaza.
Great to be out in sunny Barking Riverside today for a Barking Riverside Ltd board meeting.
We also had a look at some of the work taking place on site, including works on the foreshore to protect ecology in advance of improvements to flood defences, drainage and access taking place.
We also had a look at some of the work taking place on site, including works on the foreshore to protect ecology in advance of improvements to flood defences, drainage and access taking place.
September 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Great to be out in sunny Barking Riverside today for a Barking Riverside Ltd board meeting.
We also had a look at some of the work taking place on site, including works on the foreshore to protect ecology in advance of improvements to flood defences, drainage and access taking place.
We also had a look at some of the work taking place on site, including works on the foreshore to protect ecology in advance of improvements to flood defences, drainage and access taking place.
Great to join @metecoban92.bsky.social @perayahmet.bsky.social Cllr Shreya Nanda and Lewis Baston at the London Transport Museum for a panel discussion with TfL and Places for London teams, reflecting on some of the challenges and opportunities for housing in London in the year ahead.
September 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Great to join @metecoban92.bsky.social @perayahmet.bsky.social Cllr Shreya Nanda and Lewis Baston at the London Transport Museum for a panel discussion with TfL and Places for London teams, reflecting on some of the challenges and opportunities for housing in London in the year ahead.
It was great to hear from the new Chair of the Building Safety Regulator, Andy Roe, at #LREF25 about the steps he’s taking to reform the regulator and improve and speed up the application process.
A well functioning BSR is crucial if we are to deliver the safe homes we need.
A well functioning BSR is crucial if we are to deliver the safe homes we need.
September 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
It was great to hear from the new Chair of the Building Safety Regulator, Andy Roe, at #LREF25 about the steps he’s taking to reform the regulator and improve and speed up the application process.
A well functioning BSR is crucial if we are to deliver the safe homes we need.
A well functioning BSR is crucial if we are to deliver the safe homes we need.
We’re in White City for People’s Question Time this evening, where the Mayor of London and the London Assembly answer questions from Londoners. Topics include transport, environment, housing, policing and London’s economy. #PQT
September 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We’re in White City for People’s Question Time this evening, where the Mayor of London and the London Assembly answer questions from Londoners. Topics include transport, environment, housing, policing and London’s economy. #PQT
It was great to speak at #LREF25 about how London can deliver its share of 1.5 million homes.
The Mayor of @london.gov.uk is taking bold action by exploring building on the green belt, committing to a streamlined new London Plan, and making greater use of call-in powers.
The Mayor of @london.gov.uk is taking bold action by exploring building on the green belt, committing to a streamlined new London Plan, and making greater use of call-in powers.
September 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It was great to speak at #LREF25 about how London can deliver its share of 1.5 million homes.
The Mayor of @london.gov.uk is taking bold action by exploring building on the green belt, committing to a streamlined new London Plan, and making greater use of call-in powers.
The Mayor of @london.gov.uk is taking bold action by exploring building on the green belt, committing to a streamlined new London Plan, and making greater use of call-in powers.
Thank you Cllr Ellie Ormsby and @jsmalledwards.bsky.social for showing me round the brand new council homes being delivered by Westminster Council at Ebury Bridge.
Following a ballot of residents, funding from City Hall has enabled them to increase the number of homes for social rent on the site.
Following a ballot of residents, funding from City Hall has enabled them to increase the number of homes for social rent on the site.
September 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thank you Cllr Ellie Ormsby and @jsmalledwards.bsky.social for showing me round the brand new council homes being delivered by Westminster Council at Ebury Bridge.
Following a ballot of residents, funding from City Hall has enabled them to increase the number of homes for social rent on the site.
Following a ballot of residents, funding from City Hall has enabled them to increase the number of homes for social rent on the site.
Sunset at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Beautiful and otherworldly. It would have been even more dramatic without the clouds. 🌅
August 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sunset at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Beautiful and otherworldly. It would have been even more dramatic without the clouds. 🌅
Goodbye Chicago. Once again you’ve been incredible.
August 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Goodbye Chicago. Once again you’ve been incredible.
The things I’ll put myself through for a free t-shirt…
August 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The things I’ll put myself through for a free t-shirt…
Here’s the scheme that’s just been consented in Havering, by the way. This will be absolutely transformative for people living in TA.
August 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Here’s the scheme that’s just been consented in Havering, by the way. This will be absolutely transformative for people living in TA.
1 in 21 children in London are living in temporary accommodation - a shocking legacy of the last government.
Wates and Rollalong have developed a modular home, built to high standards, that can be moved between vacant sites as TA. Today their demo model arrived at City Hall.
Wates and Rollalong have developed a modular home, built to high standards, that can be moved between vacant sites as TA. Today their demo model arrived at City Hall.
August 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
1 in 21 children in London are living in temporary accommodation - a shocking legacy of the last government.
Wates and Rollalong have developed a modular home, built to high standards, that can be moved between vacant sites as TA. Today their demo model arrived at City Hall.
Wates and Rollalong have developed a modular home, built to high standards, that can be moved between vacant sites as TA. Today their demo model arrived at City Hall.