In this latest episode of Planning After Dark, the PAD Pod Girls are reunited following a busy few weeks across the planning, housing and regeneration world.

Fresh from UKREiiF, Women of Influence celebrations, housing conferences and strategic planning events, Jacqui Sadek, Alex Notay and Catriona Riddell discuss the mood across the sector and ask whether the industry is finally seeing reasons for optimism despite ongoing economic and political uncertainty.

The conversation explores the latest developments in planning reform, devolution, local government re-organisation and the future of New Towns, alongside a frank discussion about viability challenges, resourcing pressures and the capacity of local authorities to deliver growth.

The team also reflect on the changing role of mayors, the importance of strong place leadership, lessons from successful councils, and why storytelling remains one of the most powerful tools available to planners, politicians and place-makers alike.

Along the way, there are reflections on UKREiiF, praise for local government leaders driving change, congratulations for industry award winners, and updates on some of the most exciting initiatives currently taking place across housing, planning and regeneration.

As always, it is part planning masterclass, part therapy session and entirely unfiltered.

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Planning After Dark is the bold and insightful podcast where three powerhouse women in planning and development - Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek - shine a light on the industry’s biggest challenges, trends, and, yes, even a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip.

From navigating the complexities of development to debating the future of our cities, Planning After Dark is the no-holds-barred discussion you won’t want to miss.

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