Better Places
A Concilio podcast featuring political analysis and its impact on the planning and property sector from across London and the UK.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 67
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
S4 Ep25: The future growth potential of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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 opportunitie…
00:33:10 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
S4 Ep24: Discussing the future of Enfield with Cllr Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council
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, Man…
In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Man…
00:26:00 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
S4 Ep23: Patrick Scally on the Future of Hackney Wick
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 regenerati…
00:35:14 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
S4 Ep22: A Vision for Cambridge: In Conversation with Peter Freeman
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 P…
Peter Freeman, Chairman of the Cambridge Growth Company and co-founder of Argent, joins Better P…
00:29:32 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
S4 Ep21: Haringey Goes for Growth with Cllr Peray Ahmet
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 Concili…
In the latest episode of Concili…
00:38:23 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
S4 Ep20: Building Harlow's Future: In conversation with Cllr Dan Swords
Cllr Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council, joins Concilio’s Nick Dines and Salvatore Pagdades to discuss his six missions for Harlow, his bold town centre regeneration strategy, and how Harlow’s New …
00:26:27 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
S4 Ep19: New Leadership, New Vision: Tom Sleigh on the Future of the City
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…
In the latest episode of Concilio…
00:21:57 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
S4 Ep18: In Conversation with Robert Sloss, CEO of Hub Living
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…
On this episode of the Better Places Podcast, Concilio’s Nick Dines is joined by Robert Sloss, CEO of Hub, for…
00:27:24 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
S4 Ep17: In conversation with Shaun Simons, Co-Founder of Compton
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.
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In the latest edition of the Conci…
00:34:34 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
S4 Ep16: In Conversation with Places for London’s Graeme Craig and Mark Walker
How TfL’s land is being transformed into new homes, places, and genuine social value
In this episode of Better Places, Concilio’s Siddo Dwyer is joined by Graeme Craig, CEO of Places for London, an…
In this episode of Better Places, Concilio’s Siddo Dwyer is joined by Graeme Craig, CEO of Places for London, an…
01:01:26 |
Thu 29 May 2025
S4 Ep15: In conversation with CPCA Mayor Paul Bristow at UKREiiF
Concilio’s 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 r…
00:14:14 |
Thu 22 May 2025
S4 Ep14: In conversation with Cllr Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council
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 Pe…
In this episode of the Better Places podcast, Cllr Pe…
00:42:50 |
Tue 13 May 2025
S4 Ep13: Shaping the Square Mile: Shravan Joshi on City plan 2040, planning and what’s next
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.
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00:32:02 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
S4 Ep12: Wimbledon Quarter: How Romulus Created a Thriving, Mixed-Use Destination
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 Di…
In this episode of the Better Places podcast, Concilio’s Managing Di…
00:33:00 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
S4 Ep11: A Powerhouse of Progress: Cllr Dominic Twomey on Delivering Homes, Jobs, and Hope in Barking & Dagenham
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…
00:51:26 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
S4 Ep10: Yes in My Back Yard: How Labour YIMBYs Chris Worrall & Eve McQuillan Plan to Solve the Housing Crisis
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 w…
01:15:38 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
S4 Ep9: Cllr Stephen Cowan: Hammersmith and Fulham’s Industrial Strategy
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 signif…
00:47:38 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
S4 Ep8: Marcus Meijer: Redeveloping The Whiteley
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 W…
In this episode, we explore one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects—The W…
00:40:46 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
S4 Ep7: Camden's future with Cllr Nasrine Djemai: Cabinet Member for New Homes & Community Investment
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 Con…
In the latest episode of Con…
00:33:43 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
S4 Ep6: Jules Pipe and Lisa Fairmaner discuss how the London Plan can help shape England’s new regional Spatial Development Strategies
Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor of London and Lisa Fairmaner, Head of the London Plan, share insights on planning, regeneration, and how the London Plan can be used to shape regional Spatial Development Str…
00:45:00 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
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