London City Council passed 2-year data center moratorium
The London City Council passed a two-year moratorium on data centers within city limits, effective until September 30, 2028. This decision, made with a 5-1 vote, allows the city time to study the potential community impacts of data center development.
The London City Council has enacted a two-year moratorium on data center development within city limits, following a 5-1 vote on Monday. The moratorium is set to remain in effect until September 30, 2028, with the option for the council to extend it for an additional year.
City officials stated that this pause in development is intended to provide the city with time to thoroughly assess the potential impacts of data centers on the local community. The measure had its initial reading at a prior council meeting before its final passage.