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Better Places

A Concilio podcast featuring political analysis and its impact on the planning and property sector from across London and the UK.

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S4 Ep30: Simon Ricketts and Nick Dines discuss the...

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2025/10/24

The UK’s #1 ranked panning lawyer, Simon Ricketts, joins the podcast to discuss the Government’s package of support for housebuilding in London.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places Podcast we were joined by the UK’s #1 ranked Planning Lawyer, Simon Ricketts, to discuss the Government and Sadiq Khan’s announcement of 23rd October on a series of measures that can support housebuilding in London. The housing crisis in London is real, with Molior reporting that private construction

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44:10

S4 Ep29: Concilio x JL Partners: How Reform Can Win a...

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2025/10/09

In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places Podcast, we sat down with James Johnson, Founding Partner of JL Partners, to explore how Reform can win a majority in 2029. James previously served as the Senior Opinion Research and Strategy Advisor to Prime Minister Theresa May. JL Partners are one of the UK's most accurate pollsters (and one of the very few to project a win for Donald Trump in the 2024 US election). James delves into the explosive rise of Reform UK, sharing Friderichs Advisory

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S4 Ep28: Making London Fun Again

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2025/10/02

In Our Public Spaces, High Streets & the Experience EconomyAt this year’s Labour Party Conference, one of the key themes was the urgent need to build more homes and restore confidence in the market. But as our panel discussed, London’s future isn’t just about housing numbers - it’s also about placemaking, culture, and the experience economy. Hosted by Concilio’s Yiannis Sophocleous and Siddo Dwyer, we asked: How do we Make London Fun Again? Our brilliant panel: Cllr Geoff Barraclough -

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37:24

S4 Ep27: Mete Coban MBE on a greener London

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2025/09/25

London’s Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban MBE joins Concilio’s Account Director Siddo Dwyer to discuss the future of a greener London.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer sits down with Mete Coban MBE, London’s Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy. From growing up in a council flat in Hackney to shaping London’s city-wide response to the climate crisis, Mete brings both lived experience and bold vision to one of the

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45:41

S4 Ep26: Airports to High Streets: shaping places...

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2025/09/18

Portland Design’s Managing Director, Ibrahim Ibrahim joins Concilio’s Account Director Siddo Dwyer to discuss human-centred placeshaping and future-ready retail.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places Podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer sits down with Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director of Portland Design and one of the UK’s leading voices on human-centred placeshaping and future-ready retail, to explore how rapid change is rewriting the rules of design and development. Key points

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33:10

S4 Ep25: The future growth potential of...

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2025/07/29

Chief Executive of Huntingdonshire District Council, Michelle Sacks, and the CEO of the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Horobin, join Nick Dines to explain economic growth opportunities for the County.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines is joined by the Chief Executive of Huntingdonshire District Council, Michelle Sacks, and the CEO of the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, Michelle Horobin. The conversation

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S4 Ep24: Discussing the future of Enfield with Cllr...

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2025/07/22

From grassroots football to the council leadership, Enfield’s Leader shares his vision for a fairer, safer and more ambitious borough.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines is joined by Cllr Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council. The conversation covers: Local leadership and the shift from Deputy to Leader of the Council Policing and Operation Pisces – tackling anti-social behaviour, drug crime and public safety The Enfield Local Plan –

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S4 Ep23: Patrick Scally on the Future of Hackney Wick

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2025/07/17

Chief Executive of Hackney Wick and Fish Island CDT, Patrick Scally, joins Nick Dines to explore how grassroots leadership, long-term stewardship and community collaboration are reshaping regeneration in East London.In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines is joined by Patrick Scally, Chief Executive of Hackney Wick and Fish Island Community Development Trust (CDT). The conversation explores: How the CDT was formed in response to rapid

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29:32

S4 Ep22: A Vision for Cambridge: In Conversation with...

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2025/07/02

How the Cambridge Growth Company is setting the stage for infrastructure-led, inclusive development.Peter Freeman, Chairman of the Cambridge Growth Company and co-founder of Argent, joins Better Places to share a bold vision for Cambridge’s future. Drawing on his experience delivering major regeneration projects such as King’s Cross, Peter outlines how the newly established Growth Company will tackle the city’s most pressing infrastructure challenges. With Cambridge facing mounting pressures on

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38:23

S4 Ep21: Haringey Goes for Growth with Cllr Peray Ahmet

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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

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26:27

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

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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 ·

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

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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

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27:24

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

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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

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34:34

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

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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,

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

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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

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

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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,

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

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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

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32:02

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

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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

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

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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

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51:26

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

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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

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