Better Places

38:23

S4 Ep21: Haringey Goes for Growth with Cllr Peray Ahmet

Better Places ·

2025/06/26

Leader of Haringey Council, Cllr Peray Ahmet, joins Concilio’s Account Director Siddo Dwyer for a conversation on housing, inclusive growth and estate regeneration.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer sits down with Cllr Peray Ahmet, Leader of Haringey Council. Since becoming Leader in 2021, Peray has overseen a shift in the borough’s trajectory: restoring confidence in housing delivery, embedding a renewed focus on inclusive growth, and

en

26:27

S4 Ep20: Building Harlow's Future: In conversation...

Better Places ·

2025/06/19

Leader of Harlow Council, Cllr Dan Swords, joins Concilio’s Nick Dines and Salvatore Pagdades to discuss the bold and ambitious plans for Harlow’s future.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines and Account Executive Salvatore Pagdades sit down with Cllr Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council. Key points discussed: · Dan’s six ‘missions’ for the council · Building Harlow’s Future plan - including bold town centre regeneration plans ·

en

21:57

S4 Ep19: New Leadership, New Vision: Tom Sleigh on...

Better Places ·

2025/06/16

Newly elected Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee at the City of London Corporation, Tom Sleigh, joins Concilio’s Associate Director Luke Tatton. In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Associate Director Luke Tatton sits down with Tom Sleigh, newly elected Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee. Key points discussed: · Fresh leadership at a pivotal time for the Square Mile · The Draft City Plan 2040 and

en

27:24

S4 Ep18: In Conversation with Robert Sloss, CEO of...

Better Places ·

2025/06/10

Nick Dines speaks to the CEO of Hub about BTR, co-living and unlocking stalled sites. On this episode of the Better Places Podcast, Concilio’s Nick Dines is joined by Robert Sloss, CEO of Hub, for a deep dive into how Build to Rent has evolved in the UK and what it takes to drive true regeneration. From transforming Maidenhead town centre to unlocking complex sites in Romford and Croydon, Robert discusses the power of institutional capital, the challenges of viability, and the future of

en

34:34

S4 Ep17: In conversation with Shaun Simons,...

Better Places ·

2025/06/05

Shaun joins Concllio's Managing Director to discuss commercial real estate in the City Fringe and how Compton seeks to stand out by challenging industry norms.— In the latest edition of the Concilio Better Places podcast, Shaun Simons, founder of Compton, joined Concilio's Managing Director Nick Dines to discuss the evolving landscape of commercial real estate in London’s city fringe. Shaun shared insights into Compton’s journey to its current role as a leading agency specialising in vibrant,

en

61:26

S4 Ep16: In Conversation with Places for London’s...

Better Places ·

2025/05/29

How TfL’s land is being transformed into new homes, places, and genuine social valueIn this episode of Better Places, Concilio’s Siddo Dwyer is joined by Graeme Craig, CEO of Places for London, and Mark Walker, the organisation’s Strategic Engagement Lead. Together they discuss how Places for London is reshaping the capital by unlocking land around transport hubs to deliver thousands of new homes and public spaces. From Bollo Lane to Cockfosters, we explore how the team is tackling London’s

en

14:14

S4 Ep15: In conversation with CPCA Mayor Paul Bristow...

Better Places ·

2025/05/22

Concilio’s Managing Director, Nick Dines, sat down with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, at UKREiiF.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director, Nick Dines, sat down with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, at UKREiiF to discuss Our Time is Now – the Mayor’s bold vision for unlocking the region’s full potential. Paul highlighted the importance of ensuring growth benefits for the whole region – not just Cambridge,

en

42:50

S4 Ep14: In conversation with Cllr Peter Mason,...

Better Places ·

2025/05/13

Leader of Ealing Council, Cllr Peter Mason, joins Concilio’s Managing Director Nick Dines to discuss housing, regeneration and Ealing’s future.In this episode of the Better Places podcast, Cllr Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council, sits down with Concilio Managing Director Nick Dines to explore how Ealing is planning for a future built on housing delivery, local identity, and innovation. They discuss the borough’s ambitious Local Plan, the 20-minute neighbourhood model, and how Ealing is

en

32:02

S4 Ep13: Shaping the Square Mile: Shravan Joshi on...

Better Places ·

2025/04/10

Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee at the City of London Corporation, Shravan Joshi, joins Concilio’s Account Director Luke Tatton for a deep dive into the Square Mile’s future.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Luke Tatton sits down with Shravan Joshi, Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee at the City of London Corporation, for a deep dive into the Square Mile’s future – providing insight into emerging policy, digital

en

33:00

S4 Ep12: Wimbledon Quarter: How Romulus Created a...

Better Places ·

2025/04/07

Alex Woolf, COO of Romulus, on reimagining a former shopping centre for a new era of local living, leisure and flexible working. In this episode of the Better Places podcast, Concilio’s Managing Director, Nick Dines, sits down with Alex Woolf, Chief Operating Officer at Romulus, to explore how the team turned the struggling Centre Court shopping centre into Wimbledon Quarter - a thriving, community-focused destination. Alex shares the vision behind the transformation, from bringing in new uses

en

51:26

S4 Ep11: A Powerhouse of Progress: Cllr Dominic...

Better Places ·

2025/04/01

Leader of Barking & Dagenham Council, Cllr Dominic Twomey joins Concilio’s Account Director Siddo Dwyer to discuss how bold, community-focused leadership is transforming one of London's most dynamic boroughs.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer is joined by Cllr Dominic Twomey, Leader of Barking & Dagenham Council, to discuss how bold, community-oriented leadership is transforming this dynamic outer-London borough. Dominic Twomey, a

en

75:38

S4 Ep10: Yes in My Back Yard: How Labour YIMBYs Chris...

Better Places ·

2025/03/27

In this must-listen episode of Concilio’s Better Places Podcast, Siddo Dwyer is joined by Chris Worrall and Eve McQuillan from Labour YIMBY, leading voices pushing for transformative housing policy within the Labour Party.With Britain's housing system in crisis, Chris—a prominent housing policy expert—and Eve, who formerly led planning in Tower Hamlets, share their insights into how Labour can become the party of homebuilding, breaking down barriers to deliver genuinely affordable homes. They

en

47:38

S4 Ep9: Cllr Stephen Cowan: Hammersmith and Fulham’s...

Better Places ·

2025/03/26

In this episode, we are joined by Councillor Stephen Cowan, leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council. Stephen shares his journey from being first elected in 1998 to leading the council through significant transformations. He discusses the borough's industrial strategy, the collaboration with Imperial College, and the council's commitment to delivering better value for residents. Tune in to hear about the innovative approaches that have positioned Hammersmith and Fulham as a global tech hub and the

en

40:46

S4 Ep8: Marcus Meijer: Redeveloping The Whiteley

Better Places ·

2025/03/20

The founder and CEO of MARK shares the 10 year story of how this iconic London building has been transformed  In this episode, we explore one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects—The Whiteley. With C C Land as the chief investor, the project is repurposing a historic shopping centre into a world-class mixed-use destination, featuring luxury homes, premium retail, and the UK’s first Six Senses hotel. Our guest, Marcus Meijer, founder and CEO of MARK, shares exclusive insights

en

33:43

S4 Ep7: Camden's future with Cllr Nasrine Djemai:...

Better Places ·

2025/03/10

Camden Council’s Cabinet Member for New Homes & Community Investment, Cllr Nasrine Djemai joins Concilio’s Account Director Siddo Dwyer to discuss the future of Camden. In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer sits down with Cllr Nasrine Djemai, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Community Investment at Camden Council, to explore the future of Camden, diving into how Camden is shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future. Key points

en

45:00

S4 Ep6: Jules Pipe and Lisa Fairmaner discuss how the...

Better Places ·

2025/03/03

In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines sits down with Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor of London for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service, and Lisa Fairmaner, Head of the London Plan, to explore how the London Plan can serve as a foundation for future Spatial Development Strategies across England.Key points discussed: How the London Plan can serve as a model for regional spatial development strategies The role of devolution in shaping planning

en

27:06

S4 Ep5: Better Places: Sarah Cary on Imperial's White...

Better Places ·

2025/02/24

Sarah Cary discusses how White City is fostering innovation, sustainability, and community through thoughtful design and strategic collaboration.In this episode of Better Places, Concilio's Managing Director Nick Dines in conversation with Sarah Cary, White City Development Director at Imperial College London. Sarah discusses the White City Deep Tech Campus, a thriving hub for innovation, sustainability, and community impact. She and Nick discuss how Imperial is shaping a world-class ecosystem

en

43:03

S4 Ep4: All Things Westminster with Cllr Geoff...

Better Places ·

2025/02/06

On this episode of the Better Places Podcast, Cllr Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development at Westminster City Council, joins Account Director, Yiannis Sophocleous for an discussion about the administration’s key priorities for the year ahead, the City Plan Partial Review, and major policy developments at both the London and national level.Key topics discussed include: Reflections on almost three years in administration and key priorities for the coming year. The

en

25:46

S4 Ep3: Carly Vince - Data Centres and Planning for...

Better Places ·

2025/02/03

In this episode, we explore how the planning system approaches data centres, what their designation as Critical National Infrastructure means, and the emerging proposals for AI Growth Zones. Other key topics we discuss include: - The Labour Party’s manifesto pledge to remove planning barriers for data centres. - The Government’s recent classification of data centres as Critical National Infrastructure. - The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and its impact on data centres. - The AI

en

49:24

S4 Ep2: Cllr Rezina Chowdhury: Lambeth's Race to Net...

Better Places ·

2025/01/16

In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast. Account Director Siddo Dwyer sat down with Lambeth’s Cllr Rezina Chowdhury – Deputy Leader of the Council (Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air). The episode focused on current challenges and policies that she has overseen not just in Lambeth but ones that have had a London wide effect. This included: How Cllr Chowdhury’s upbringing and decade of experience in local government have shaped her policy outlook Her message to developers about

en

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Truth about Local Government

Matt Masters

OpenMHz

OpenMHz

Armed American Radio

Armed American Radio

Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM

KCMO Talk Radio | Cumulus Media Kansas...

The Constitution Study podcast

Paul Engel: Author, speaker and podcaster