Better Places

49:51

S2 Ep11: S2 - Episode 11 - Talking Westminster with...

Better Places ·

2023/07/19

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.

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46:07

S2 Ep10: S2 - Episode 10 - Planning & Development in...

Better Places ·

2023/05/25

Nathan and Luke touch on the fall out from the May 23 local election results and how housing is becoming an election issue. Luke then interviews Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of Greenwich to discuss delivering homes in an increasingly challenging development environment, the importance of engaging residents and challenging NIMBYism and abseiling down 17 story buildings for charity!

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22:21

S2 Ep9: S2 - Episode 9 - A collaborative approach to...

Better Places ·

2023/03/26

Concilio’s Katie Brown is joined by Claire Flowers, Head of Housing Development Agency at Cambridge City Council to discuss how the public and private sector can work together on housing delivery.

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47:15

S2 Ep8: S2 - Episode 8 - Planning & Development in...

Better Places ·

2023/03/15

In this episode, Nathan and Luke are joined by Islington’s Cllr Diarmaid Ward – Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Finance, Planning and Performance. They discuss - responding to post-Covid ways of living and working in inner London, why development policy ‘red lines’ matter in Islington and Innovative approaches to delivering for local residents.

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23:46

S2 Ep7: S2 - Episode 7 - Planning Overview with Simon...

Better Places ·

2023/02/02

Concilio's Managing Director Nick Dines is joined by Simon Ricketts, Partner at Town Legal the leading planning law firm in the UK. The two discuss the Government’s proposed planning reforms, planning law evolution, the establishment of Town Legal, fire safety regulations and Simon’s top three desert island discs!

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46:38

S2 Ep6: S2 - Episode 6 - Tackling London's Housing...

Better Places ·

2023/02/01

In the first podcast of 2023, Nathan and Luke focus on the politics of tackling the housing crisis. Featuring an in-depth interview with Dr Nick Bowes, Chief Executive of Centre for London, formerly Mayoral Director of Policy at the Greater London Authority.

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36:32

S2 Ep5: S2 - Episode 5 - Croydon Planning with Mayor...

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2022/12/14

Nathan & Luke discuss the latest national developments on planning reform. In the final episode of the 2022 they are joined by the first ever directly elected Mayor of Croydon - Mayor Jason Perry - to discuss Croydon's financial challenges, why he went into politics, what he would like to see from developers and the local plan.

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30:27

S2 Ep4: S2 - Episode 4 - Life Sciences in Cambs &...

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2022/12/01

Concilio's very own Cambs and South Cambs expert Katie Brown focuses on the growing Life Sciences sector - in conversation with two experts in the field - Guy Kaddish, Head of Cambridge Planning at Bidwells and Max Bryan Head of Science & Technology at Bidwells.

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39:49

S2 Ep3: S2 - Episode 3 - RBKC Planning

Better Places ·

2022/11/23

Nathan & Luke discuss the latest political developments, London parliamentary selections and are joined by Cllr Cem Kemahli - Lead Member for Planning, Place and Environment in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea to talk about planning and development in the Royal Borough.

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42:30

S2 Ep2: S2 - Episode 2 - Talking Westminster

Better Places ·

2022/10/17

As well as reviewing the big political stories of the week, Nathan and Luke are joined by Cllr Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning & Economic Development in the City of Westminster to talk all things planning and development and the priorities of the new administration.

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37:12

S2 Ep1: S2 - Episode 1 - Post Party Conference Wrap Up

Better Places ·

2022/10/13

In the first episode of the new series, Nathan and Luke take a look back at their experiences of the Labour and Conservative Party conferences and the key policy announcements that impact development and planning. They’re joined by friend of the show and Brent Cabinet Member Cllr Shama Tatler to get her take on what it means for local government.

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28:17

S1 Ep12: Episode 12 - Housing & Regeneration in...

Better Places ·

2022/07/22

In the latest episode of Polls Apart, Nathan and Luke talk about the candidates vying to be the next Prime Minister and their views on housing. They are then joined for by Cllr Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader and Housing and Regeneration in Waltham Forest.

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30:38

S1 Ep11: Episode 11 - Housing with Deputy Mayor Tom...

Better Places ·

2022/07/07

In the latest episode of Polls Apart, Nathan and Luke talk all things housing. Featuring an interview with the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development - Tom Copley, who discusses how to tackle London's housing crisis, the impact of rising construction costs and the relationship between City Hall and London councils.

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29:25

S1 Ep10: Episode 10 - Sustainability & Transport in...

Better Places ·

2022/06/08

In the latest episode, Nathan and Luke talk about the challenges facing local government leaders across London one month on from the elections. They are joined by Cllr Mete Coban, Cabinet Member for the Environment & Transport in Hackney.

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42:19

S1 Ep9: Episode 9 - The Olympic Park

Better Places ·

2022/05/18

Luke and Nathan are joined by Concilio's Managing Director Nick Dines who interviews journalist and author Dave Hill on his fascinating new book - Olympic Park: When Britain Built Something Big. Buy the book: https://www.onlondon.co.uk/shop/olympic-park-when-britain-built-something-big/

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21:08

S1 Ep8: Episode 8 - London Election Results Part 2

Better Places ·

2022/05/09

In Part 2 Luke and Nathan review the final London Election results following a weekend of counting that saw some surprising, interesting and transformational results across the capital.

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19:12

S1 Ep7: Episode 7 - London Election Results Part 1

Better Places ·

2022/05/06

Luke and Nathan review and summarise the London Election results to date and discuss that seismic Labour hat-trick of taking control of Barnet, Wandsworth and the City of Westminster.

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34:40

S1 Ep6: Episode 6 - Talking Camden

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2022/04/28

In this episode of Polls Apart, Nathan and Luke talk about what the polls look like in London with one week to go before election day and talk all things Camden. The pair are joined by Cllr Danny Beales, Cabinet Member for Investing in Communities, Culture and an Inclusive Economy in Camden for an extended interview.

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29:59

S1 Ep5: Episode 5 - The City of London

Better Places ·

2022/04/13

In this episode of Polls Apart, Nathan is joined by Luke Tatton an Account Director at Concilio who is an expert in the City of London. Following the local elections in the City of London Luke interviews Deputy Chairman of Policy and Resources Committee - Chris Hayward.

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39:31

S1 Ep4: Episode 4 - The Role of the GLA

Better Places ·

2022/03/31

In this episode of Polls Apart, Nathan and Luke discuss the role of the GLA in the planning process. Featuring an extended discussion with Lewisham Labour Councillor and Londonwide Assembly Member Sakina Sheikh.

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