S4 Ep4: All Things Westminster with Cllr Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development
- Author
- Better Places
- Published
- Thu 06 Feb 2025
- Episode Link
- https://audioboom.com/posts/8649649
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 Westminster City Plan Partial Review and the Retrofit-First policy—what these changes mean for planning and development in the borough
- The revival of Oxford Street and high streets across Westminster—including the proposal for a Mayoral Development Corporation.
- National and London policy changes—how Westminster is responding to planning reforms
Whether you're a policymaker, developer, or community advocate, this conversation offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights into the future of Westminster City Council- London’s economic powerhouse and the beating heart of the UK’s commercial, political, and cultural activity.
Listen to the Better Places Podcast here: https://conciliocomms.com/discussion-on-westminster-sustainability-priorities-and-creating-fairer-communities/
Listen to the Better Places Podcast here: https://conciliocomms.com/discussion-on-westminster-sustainability-priorities-and-creating-fairer-communities/
