On our latest episode, Director Catherine Rose and Account Director Siddo Dwyer hosted a live recording of our Better Places Podcast at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. The panel explored the ways in which English devolution can be delivered in support of the new Labour government’s mission to build 1.5million new homes, how to deliver the req…

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 conversa…

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…

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 …

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 build…

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…

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 deve…

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!…

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.بقلم Better Places

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 …

The gang, talks about stadium urbanism, grocery store parking lots, our recent video releases, new Siemens HSR and much moreبقلم Mike, Nick, & Matt

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 reg…

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 se…

Concilio’s Head of London Luke Francis is joined by the Brent's Cllr Shama Tatler, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Growth. The pair review a hectic few months in property, planning and politics - discussing everything from the mounting challenges facing residential development across London and to local authorities look for in a good JV…

Concilio’s Managing Director Nick Dines sits down with the Co-Chairs of the London Housing Directors’Group, Joanne Drew, Strategic Director for Housing and Regeneration at Enfield Council and Jamie Carswell, Director of Housing and Safer Communities at the Royal Borough of Greenwichبقلم Better Places

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.…

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 hi…

The full gang talks about the meme tiny homes in San Antonio, a new public pool in NYC, a new BRT system opening this month, New Orleans transit getting a new transit CEO, and more.بقلم Mike, Nick, & Matt

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 at…

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 …

The gang, minus one, talks about Atlanta's new proposed BRT and how it may have been effected by the failed street car project, NYC seawall project which has people up in arms, make McGuinness safe no keep McGuinness moving!, Montreal underground city, and more! With Mike the UrbanJerseyGuy and Nick TheRuralUrbanist. Sorry Matt was off foaming…

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 dow…

Mike (YT:@UrbanJerseyGuy), Nick (YT:@TheRuralUrbanist), and Matt (YT:@Meta_Modernism) sit down together to talk about whats wrong with finding a decent apartment in 2023, the Strong Towns book, and much more!بقلم Mike, Nick, & Matt

Mike (YT:@UrbanJerseyGuy), Nick (YT:@TheRuralUrbanist), and Matt (YT:@Meta_Modernism) sit down together to talk about LA walkability and transit, fixing malls from a car hellscape to a downtown, the city which is going under the radar for urbanism, and much more.بقلم Mike, Nick, & Matt

Mike (YT:@UrbanJerseyGuy) and Nick (YT:@TheRuralUrbanist) talk about the earthquake in Turkey, Nicks love for brick buildings, rural farming towns and their demise, historic preservation vs façadism and more!بقلم Mike, Nick, & Matt

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.بقلم Better Places

Mike (YT:@UrbanJerseyGuy) and Nick (YT:@TheRuralUrbanist) talk about some things in the news. NASA Artemis Mission and how it relates to state capacity. Portsmouth redeveloping its downtown offices. How CAHSR gets a bad rap with its choice of routing and cost. Why Mike is constantly flying off his bike. How Nick feels moving from the US to Germany.…

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 residen…

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!…

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.بقلم Better Places

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.…

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.بقلم Better Places

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.بقلم Better Places

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.بقلم Better Places

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.…

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.بقلم Better Places

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.…

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.بقلم Better Places

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/بقلم Better Places

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.بقلم Better Places

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.بقلم Better Places

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.…

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.بقلم Better Places

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.بقلم Better Places

Nathan and Luke discuss the West End looking at the challenges and opportunities facing the globally renowned district. Featuring interviews with Cllr Matthew Green, Cabinet Member for Business, Planning & Licensing in the City of Westminster and Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive of New West End Company.…

Nathan and Luke talk about the challenges and opportunities facing regeneration across the capital with a particular focus on the London Borough of Brent. Featuring an interview with Councillor Shama Tatler, Lead Member for Regeneration, Property & Planning in Brent.بقلم Better Places

Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Luke Francis discuss the battleground boroughs in London as we head toward the local elections in May. Followed by an interview with Chief Executive and Founder of polling company Survation, Damian Lyons Lowe.بقلم Better Places