London City Council passes 2-year data center moratorium
The London City Council has enacted a two-year moratorium on data centers within city limits. The decision, passed with a 5-1 vote, will allow the city to study the potential impacts of data centers on the community.
The London City Council in Kentucky officially passed a two-year moratorium on data center development within its municipal boundaries on Monday. The measure was approved by a 5-1 vote among council members.
This moratorium is set to remain in effect until September 30, 2028, with a provision allowing the council to extend it for an additional year beyond that date. The stated purpose behind the temporary halt is to provide the city with sufficient time to thoroughly assess and understand the potential impacts that data centers could have on the local community.