Better Places

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 planning, and the next generation of talent and investment.

Shravan also discusses what’s next for the Planning and Transportation Committee and his role following the end of his tenure as Chairman.


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This episode offers insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the City of London as it looks ahead to 2040.

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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 like co-working, leisure and independent F&B, to building local partnerships and even launching a rooftop mushroom farm. With footfall rising and new tenants thriving, Wimbledon Quarter is a case study in long-term regeneration that puts people and place first.

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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 local resident turned council leader, is steering the borough through an unprecedented regeneration programme - delivering 50,000 homes and 20,000 jobs by 2037. In this insightful conversation, Dominic reveals:

This conversation is essential listening for anyone involved in London’s planning, housing, or regeneration sectors. Dominic’s practical insights highlight how effective leadership can deliver genuine community benefits alongside ambitious growth. 

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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 Hamlets, share their insights into how Labour can become the party of homebuilding, breaking down barriers to deliver genuinely affordable homes.

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If you’re involved in planning, housing policy, local government, or simply passionate about solving Britain’s housing shortage, this conversation provides fresh, practical ideas you won’t want to miss.

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 delivering better value for residents. Tune in to hear about the innovative approaches that have positioned Hammersmith and Fulham as a global tech hub and the efforts to ensure inclusive growth for the community.

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 luxury homes, premium retail, and the UK’s first Six Senses hotel. 
Our guest, Marcus Meijer, founder and CEO of MARK, shares exclusive insights on: 

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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 Camden Council, to explore the future of Camden, diving into how Camden is shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.


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Cllr Djemai’s lived experience with HS2 played a pivotal role in catching the attention of both HS2 leadership and Camden Council, ultimately inspiring her to run for public office. In the podcast, she discusses Camden’s Local Plan, the role of public-private partnerships, and the borough’s ambitious Community Investment Programme - a £2.3bn initiative delivering over 1,700 homes, marking a key milestone in a pipeline of 4,850 new homes. She also emphasises her belief that residents are the experts, advocating for a community-led approach that ensures local voices help shape and deliver Camden’s major developments.

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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.

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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 Tech Campus, a thriving hub for innovation, sustainability, and community impact. She and Nick discuss how Imperial is shaping a world-class ecosystem for research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.

Key Topics discussed:

Innovation at White City – How cutting-edge research in AI, biotech, and robotics is driving real-world impact.

Sustainability in Action – Imperial’s bold approach to achieving net-zero carbon by 2040.

Community at the Heart – Ensuring White City’s growth creates opportunities for local people.

Sarah’s insights highlight how thoughtful design can support innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.

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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.
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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/