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As part of measures to tackle the spread of the coronavirus, a one-way system for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Thames via Richmond Footbridge is being introduced by the Port of London Authority (PLA).
Read more![One-way system at Richmond footbridge to combat coronavirus](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/fourfreshlypaintedarches.jpeg)
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has this week submitted its application for a Harbour Revision Order (HRO) to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Read more![Port of London Harbour Revision Order Submitted](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/consultation.jpg)
Head of the Port of London Authority meets local residents and river users to answer their questions about the upper Thames
Read more![River issues discussed at Putney public meeting](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/putney-public-meeting-still4.jpg)
A preliminary, six-week consultation is underway on an update to legislation that enables the Port of London Authority (PLA) to do its job, promoting and protecting the tidal River Thames
Read more![Legislation update to reflect changing times on the river](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/westminsterpanorama.jpg)
Work to dismantle and remove the old West Street Pier in Gravesend is well underway. The pier was used for a number of years by passengers of the Gravesend – Tilbury ferry. But in 2012 the ferry moved to the renovated Town Pier.
Read more![Works to remove West Street Pier](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/pierremoval1.jpg)
The first London conference dedicated to Greening Inland Shipping has been welcomed by delegates and is set to accelerate the adoption of cleaner propulsion technologies on the Thames.
Read more![Conference set to accelerate 'Greening' of Inland shipping on the Thames](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/greeningconferencenewsrelease1.jpg)
London’s deputy mayor for planning and regeneration, Jules Pipe CBE, has visited Peruvian Wharf in East London, officially marking the reopening of the site over 20 years since handling its last cargo.
Read more![Deputy mayor marks official reopening of Peruvian Wharf](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/peruvianwharfopeningmain.jpg)
Identical training sister ships – last together more than 15 years ago – have been reunited in central London thanks to the Port of London Authority (PLA) and Canal & River Trust.
Read more![Sister ships reunited after Port of London Authority steps in](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/rigel1jpg.jpg)
London’s Deputy Mayor for the Environment, Shirley Rodrigues, has been announced as one of the main speakers for the capital’s first Greening Inland Shipping conference at The Crystal, London, on Tuesday 10 September.
Read more![Deputy Mayor for Environment heads Greening Inland Shipping Conference line-up](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/expo1.jpg)
The Port of London Authority (PLA) is reporting strong interest in London’s first Greening Inland Shipping conference and exhibition, taking place on 10 September at The Crystal, London.
Read more![Strong take-up for London's first Greening Inland Shipping event](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/inland1.jpg)