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Better Places is a podcast by Concilio that focuses on political analysis and its impact on the planning and property sector in London. Hosted by former Labour political adviser Luke Francis and Conservative adviser Nathan Parsad-Wyatt, the podcast provides insights into the city's political landscape and how it shapes urban development and planning decisions.
Each episode features special guests, often local council leaders or experts in the field of planning and development, who share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing London's boroughs. The discussions cover a wide range of topics, including infrastructure, investment, housing, and the role of local government in shaping the city's future.
The podcast offers a unique platform for exploring the intersection of politics, urban planning, and property development in one of the world's most dynamic cities. While it does not accept sponsors, the show welcomes guest appearances from relevant experts and stakeholders.
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Most Recent Topics:
- London politics
- Property sector
- Urban regeneration
- Housing crisis
- Planning and development
- Local government
- City planning
- Political analysis
- Community development
- Infrastructure
- Borough councils
- London Assembly
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Recent Episodes
1 day ago
On our latest edition of the better places podcast, we have a Haringey special and are joined by the trio of Cllr Ruth Gordon –the Cabinet Member for Housebuilding, Placemaking and Development, David Joyce –the Corporate Director for Housing, Regeneration and Planning and Robbie Erbmann –the Assistant Director for Housing. In an insightful conversation with our Account Director Siddo Dwyer, a compelling discussion drew on the borough being open to investment, its placemaking schemes, council homes programmes, and Haringey being named the London Borough of Culture 2027. Concilio has considerable experience in Haringey, especially around Tottenham Hale, where working with Berkeley Square...
1 year ago
In this episode, Nathan and Luke dive into a discussion on major political events. Our guests are two of the City of Westminster's most senior councillors: Cllr Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning & Economic Development, and Cllr Tim Roca, Cabinet Member for Young People, Culture, and Learning. Together, they reflect on their first year in office and share insights about what is coming next.
11 months ago
In this episode, Concilio's Katie Brown is joined by Colin Brown, Head of Planning and Development at Carter Jonas (or as she personally calls him, Dad!) to discuss the ambitious plans set forth by the Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove aimed at supercharging Cambridge as Europe’s science capital. Is it an attainable vision, or does it remain a distant pipe dream, as some sceptics have argued?
2 months ago
Cllr Anthony Okereke the Leader of the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich joins us for the latest instalment of the Better Places podcast. Anthony provides great insight into the past decade of growth in the borough and the measures his local authority is taking in enhancing its town centres, creating new places, the Royal Borough's Cultural Hub, and renewing its estates to meet the increased demand for housing.
2 months ago
In our latest edition we are joined by Cllr Andrew Judge the Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development in the London Borough of Merton.
In a detailed and wide-ranging discussion Andrew lays out the plans for regenerating Merton’s high streets and town centres and touches on Merton’s cash injection from the Mayor of London. Andrew also examines the significance of initiatives that has made Merton London’s Borough of Sport and what the future holds in addressing general housing needs while encouraging investment as the borough expands its sport and leisure offer across the borough.
5 months ago
Concilio’s Nick Dines (Managing Director) was delighted to be joined by Opportunity London’s Chief Executive. Jace outlines the strengths and challenges of the capital, bringing investment to London, his new position and the role of Opportunity London in helping shape the London of the future.
5 months ago
Cllr Anne Clarke AM, London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden and Cabinet Member for Community Wealth Building joined the latest edition of the podcast. Anne discusses the role of the London Assembly, her experience as a councillor, how Labour historically won Barnet off the Conservatives in 2022 and a look ahead to the elections in 2024!
5 months ago
Cllr Shaun Davies, leader of Telford and Wrekin Council and Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Telford joined the latest edition of the podcast. In a wide-ranging discussion Shaun provides an insight into the challenges facing local government across the UK, housing and infrastructure across the West Midlands, Labour’s plans for planning and development, and how he plans to overturn a 10,000+ Conservative majority.
5 months ago
In this episode, Concilio’s Nathan Parsad-Wyatt is joined by Councillor Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning & Economic Development in the City of Westminster, to discuss all aspects of planning and development in 2024. Councillor Barraclough provides a comprehensive update on policy, outlines the key priorities of the administration, and shares his insights on a significant year of elections ahead.
4 months ago
In this episode, we are joined by Cllr Omid Miri, Chair of Hammersmith & Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee and aspiring London Assembly candidate for the London-wide list. Councillor Miri provides an insight into his experience as the Chair of Hammersmith & Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee, the barriers to building more homes in the borough and the challenges facing development across the capital. Cllr Miri also discusses his pitch for the London Assembly London-wide list seat whilst looking ahead to the London and general elections taking place this year.
6 months ago
In our first podcast of 2024 we are delighted to have been joined by two excellent guests from the London Borough of Newham. James Asser - Deputy Mayor of Newham, Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainable Transport and Chair of Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee & James Beckles - Chair of Newham’s Local Development Committee, member of the LLDC Planning Committee and aspiring Labour candidate for the London Assembly list
In a wide-ranging conversation the Newham duo discuss the borough’s approach to development, the role of the London Assembly, the Sphere application and whether Labour’s “back the builde...
7 months ago
Cllr James Small Edwards, Labour candidate for the London Assembly seat of West Central joined Concilio for the latest edition of our Better Places podcast. Elected in 2022 as Labour won Westminster City Council for the first time, in the key swing ward of Bayswater, James is currently serving as WCC Deputy Cabinet Member for Planning. James was selected by Labour Party members to contest the marginal GLA seat covering Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham and RBKC.
7 months ago
In our latest edition we were delighted to be joined by Cllr Helen Dennis, Southwark Council’s Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development. In a wide-ranging discussion, we cover the council’s newly announced Local List, the council’s sustainability approach particularly in relation to retrofit first vs demolition, and the approach regarding biodiversity net-gain and much more.
9 months ago
Concilio’s Head of London Luke Francis is joined by the Leader of Barking & Dagenham Council Darren Rodwell. In a wide ranging conversation, the pair discusses how political vision and pragmatism have helped to transform one of the UK’s most deprived boroughs. Looking ahead to Labour Party Conference, Cllr Rodwell also discuss the reasons behind his decision to stand for Parliament and what he hopes to see from the next Labour Government.
9 months ago
Labour Party Conference Special: Concilio’s Luke Francis and Oscar Harman interview Westminster City Councillors Ellie Ormsby and James Small-Edwards about their experiences at Labour Party conference in Liverpool, their focus on housing and the first 18 months of Westminster’s Labour administration.
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