Best Simon And Travers Podcasts (2025)

1
S4 Ep33: How Co-living Tackles the Housing Crisis and Urban Loneliness 43:31

Play Pause

5h ago43:31

43:31

Mark Thomson, Planning Director at Savills, and Rosie Ashton, Design Manager at Verv-life, join Concilio’s Siddo and Rochelle to discuss how co-living tackles the housing crisis and urban loneliness. In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer and Account Executive Rochelle Blakeman, sit down with Mark Th…

1
S4 Ep32: In conversation with Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council and Deputy Chair of London Councils 30:39

9d ago30:39

30:39

In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Siddo Dwyer sits down with Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council and Deputy Chair of London Councils, holding the Housing and Regeneration brief. From her early career as a secondary school teacher in East London to leading one of the capital’s most dynamic regeneration stor…

1
S4 Ep31: Prof Tony Travers previews the upcoming London local elections 25:59

16d ago25:59

25:59

In the latest episode of the Better Places Podcast, Concilio’s Sam Griffiths is joined by Professor Tony Travers of the London School of Economics, to discuss the upcoming local elections in London in May 2026. Tony is the leading academic expert on London’s government and politics, and this fascinating discussion explores the forces changing Londo…

1
S4 Ep30: Simon Ricketts and Nick Dines discuss the Government and GLA 'Homes for London' proposals 34:27

1M ago34:27

34:27

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 …

1
S4 Ep29: Concilio x JL Partners: How Reform Can Win a Majority in 2029 44:10

2M ago44:10

44:10

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 t…

1
S4 Ep28: Making London Fun Again 53:31

2M ago53:31

53:31

In Our Public Spaces, High Streets & the Experience Economy At 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. Hoste…

1
S4 Ep27: Mete Coban MBE on a greener London 37:24

2M ago37:24

37:24

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 counci…

1
S4 Ep26: Airports to High Streets: shaping places with Ibrahim Ibrahim 45:41

3M ago45:41

45:41

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 voi…

1
S4 Ep25: The future growth potential of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 33:10

4M ago33:10

33:10

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 Huntingdon…

1
S4 Ep24: Discussing the future of Enfield with Cllr Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council 26:00

4M ago26:00

26:00

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 t…

1
S4 Ep23: Patrick Scally on the Future of Hackney Wick 35:14

5M ago35:14

35:14

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 …

1
S4 Ep22: A Vision for Cambridge: In Conversation with Peter Freeman 29:32

5M ago29:32

29:32

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 outline…

1
S4 Ep21: Haringey Goes for Growth with Cllr Peray Ahmet 38:23

5M ago38:23

38:23

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…

1
S4 Ep20: Building Harlow's Future: In conversation with Cllr Dan Swords 26:27

6M ago26:27

26:27

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 point…

1
S4 Ep19: New Leadership, New Vision: Tom Sleigh on the Future of the City 21:57

6M ago21:57

21:57

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 a…

1
S4 Ep18: In Conversation with Robert Sloss, CEO of Hub Living 27:24

6M ago27:24

27:24

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 unlock…

1
S4 Ep17: In conversation with Shaun Simons, Co-Founder of Compton 34:34

6M ago34:34

34:34

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 commercia…

1
S4 Ep16: In Conversation with Places for London’s Graeme Craig and Mark Walker 1:01:26

6M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

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, and Mark Walker, the organisation’s Strategic Engagement Lead. Together they discuss how Places for London is reshaping the capital by unlocking land aroun…

1
S4 Ep15: In conversation with CPCA Mayor Paul Bristow at UKREiiF 14:14

7M ago14:14

14:14

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 v…

1
S4 Ep14: In conversation with Cllr Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council 42:50

7M ago42:50

42:50

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…

1
S4 Ep13: Shaping the Square Mile: Shravan Joshi on City plan 2040, planning and what’s next 32:02

8M ago32:02

32:02

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 Transp…

1
S4 Ep12: Wimbledon Quarter: How Romulus Created a Thriving, Mixed-Use Destination 33:00

8M ago33:00

33:00

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 ce…

1
S4 Ep11: A Powerhouse of Progress: Cllr Dominic Twomey on Delivering Homes, Jobs, and Hope in Barking & Dagenham 51:26

8M ago51:26

51:26

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 &…

1
S4 Ep10: Yes in My Back Yard: How Labour YIMBYs Chris Worrall & Eve McQuillan Plan to Solve the Housing Crisis 1:15:38

8M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

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 within the Labour Party. With Britain's housing system in crisis, Chris—a prominent housing policy expert—and Eve, who formerly led planning in Tower Ha…

1
S4 Ep9: Cllr Stephen Cowan: Hammersmith and Fulham’s Industrial Strategy 47:38

8M ago47:38

47:38

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 significant transformations. He discusses the borough's industrial strategy, the collaboration with Imperial College, and the council's commitment to deliver…

1
S4 Ep8: Marcus Meijer: Redeveloping The Whiteley 40:46

9M ago40:46

40:46

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 Whiteley. With C C Land as the chief investor, the project is repurposing a historic shopping centre into a world-class mixed-use destination, featuring lu…

1
S4 Ep7: Camden's future with Cllr Nasrine Djemai: Cabinet Member for New Homes & Community Investment 33:43

9M ago33:43

33:43

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 Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer sits down with Cllr Nasrine Djemai, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Community Investment at …

1
S4 Ep6: Jules Pipe and Lisa Fairmaner discuss how the London Plan can help shape England’s new regional Spatial Development Strategies 45:00

9M ago45:00

45:00

In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines sits down with Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor of London for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service, and Lisa Fairmaner, Head of the London Plan, to explore how the London Plan can serve as a foundation for future Spatial Development Strategies across England. Key…

1
S4 Ep5: Better Places: Sarah Cary on Imperial's White City Campus plans 27:06

9M ago27:06

27:06

Sarah Cary discusses how White City is fostering innovation, sustainability, and community through thoughtful design and strategic collaboration. In this episode of Better Places, Concilio's Managing Director Nick Dines in conversation with Sarah Cary, White City Development Director at Imperial College London. Sarah discusses the White City Deep T…

1
S4 Ep4: All Things Westminster with Cllr Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development 43:03

10M ago43:03

43:03

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 Lo…

1
S4 Ep3: Carly Vince - Data Centres and Planning for the Future 25:46

10M ago25:46

25:46

In this episode, we explore how the planning system approaches data centres, what their designation as Critical National Infrastructure means, and the emerging proposals for AI Growth Zones. Other key topics we discuss include: - The Labour Party’s manifesto pledge to remove planning barriers for data centres. - The Government’s recent classificati…

1
S4 Ep2: Cllr Rezina Chowdhury: Lambeth's Race to Net Zero 49:24

11M ago49:24

49:24

In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast. Account Director Siddo Dwyer sat down with Lambeth’s Cllr Rezina Chowdhury – Deputy Leader of the Council (Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air). The episode focused on current challenges and policies that she has overseen not just in Lambeth but ones that have had a London wide effect. This i…

1
S4 Ep1: Simon Ricketts - Unpacking Planning Changes in 2025 38:06

11M ago38:06

38:06

We are delighted to share with you the first episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast for 2025. Our Managing Director Nick Dines sat down with the country’s highest rated planning solicitor – Simon Ricketts, Partner at Town Legal. In this latest episode of the Better Places podcast Nick and Simon sought to summarise the key planning and local go…

1
S3 Ep18: Cllr Kieron Williams - Leader of the London Borough of Southwark 38:05

12M ago38:05

38:05

On the latest edition of the Concilio Better Places Podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer sat down with the Leader of Southwark Council, Cllr Kieron Williams. The interview focussed on the Southwark Council’s recently published Securing the Future of Council Housing report. Over 100 councils formed an unprecedented coalition to identify five practi…

1
S3 Ep17: Meet the Experts: Building Britain and Navigating Planning Policy 1:00:35

1y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

On the latest edition of Better Places, we sat down with leading industry professionals across the property and planning sectors. We were delighted to interview Andy Cox - Director at Trigon development managers, Cat Fraser – Director at Turley planners, and Arron Taggart – Head of UK Investment at Cheyne Capital on their perspective as professiona…

1
S3 Ep16: Better Places Live: Housing Revolution and Devolution 1:16:46

1y ago1:16:46

1:16:46

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…

1
S3 Ep15: Boosting housebuilding and shaping new places in Haringey 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

46:40

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…

1
S3 Ep14: Cllr Okereke – Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

42:22

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…

1
S3 Ep13: Cllr Andrew Judge - The London Borough of Merton 33:17

1+ y ago33:17

33:17

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 …

1
S3 Ep12: Planning in Hammersmith & Fulham and The Challenges Facing London 33:21

2y ago33:21

33:21

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…

1
S3 Ep11: City of Westminster 2024 - Planning & Development 35:04

2y ago35:04

35:04

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…

1
S3 Ep10: Infrastructure and Local Government 35:56

2y ago35:56

35:56

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…

1
S3 Ep9: Planning and Development in Barnet & The Role of the London Assembly 35:45

2y ago35:45

35:45

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!…

1
S3 Ep8: Bringing Investment to London with Jace Tyrell (Chief Executive of Opportunity London) 19:15

2y ago19:15

19:15

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.By Better Places

1
S3 Ep7: Planning and Development in Newham and the LLDC 54:26

2y ago54:26

54:26

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 …

1
S3 Ep6: S3 - Episode 7 - Planning & Development in Southwark with Cllr Helen Dennis 27:40

2y ago27:40

27:40

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…

1
S3 Ep5: S3 - Episode 5 - Talking West Central 39:11

2y ago39:11

39:11

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…

1
S3 Ep4: S3 - Episode 4 - Planning & Development in Brent 35:40

2y ago35:40

35:40

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…

1
S3 Ep3: S3 - Episode 3 - Tackling the Housing Crisis in London 31:15

2y ago31:15

31:15

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 GreenwichBy Better Places

1
S3 Ep2: S3 - Episode 2 - Labour Party Conference Special 39:52

2y ago39:52

39:52

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.…