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Planning After Dark

Planning After Dark
Planning and Development (UK)
Planning
West Of England Combined Authority
Housing
Ukreiif
Newham
Social Rent Housing
Local Government Reform
Devolution
Planning Infrastructure Bill
Devolution (england)
Housing (UK)
Inward Investment
New Towns Program / New Towns
London
Net Zero / Decarbonisation
Planning Policy
Investment In Regeneration
Bristol
Mipim

Welcome to Planning After Dark, 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.

With decades of experience shaping policy, leading major urban regeneration projects, and influencing government decision... more

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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 plan... more

Recorded live from UKREiiF 2026 in front of a packed audience, the PAD Pod team takes on the big questions facing planning, housing and development right now.

With special guests Paul Clark and Gavin Winbanks joining Alex Notay and Jackie Sadik (whi... more

In this special episode of Planning After Dark, Jackie, Alex and Catriona are joined by Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz for a wide-ranging, moving and very PAD Pod conversation about leadership, legacy and local government.

Rokhsana reflects on her ei... more

Planning After Dark turns one! 

And in this anniversary special the PAD Pod marks the occasion with a lively and wide-ranging conversation on the biggest planning stories of the moment. Jackie, Catriona and Alex reflect on a whirlwind first year of ... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Hicketts
Industry professional
Episode: Special LIVE Episode: Planning After Dark at UKREiiF 2026
Janice Morphett
Planning royalty
Independent planning expert
Episode: Special LIVE Episode: Planning After Dark at UKREiiF 2026
Emma Fletcher
User/Analyst
Octopus Energy
Episode: Special LIVE Episode: Planning After Dark at UKREiiF 2026
Roxana Fiaz
Mayor of Newham
Newham Council
Episode: Mayors, Mothers and Making It Happen with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
Helen Godwin
Mayor of the West of England combined authority
West of England Combined Authority
Episode: Mayors, Motherhood and the West of England: A Conversation with Helen Godwin
Gavin Winbanks
Founder of Whitehawk Green; former co-founder of the UK Government Office for Investment; extensive inward investment experience
Whitehawk Green; UK Government Office for Investment
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John Bower
Partner and head of planning at Womble Bond Dickinson; Bristol office
Womble Bond Dickinson
Episode: Santa Hats, Social Rent & Squeaky Leather Trousers
Paul Clark
Co-founder of Stories Partners; town planner and surveyor by training
Stories Partners
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Mike Keaveney
Director of Land and Development at Grainger PLC
Grainger PLC
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Hosts

Jackie Sadek
Host of Planning After Dark; Cratus Group / Planning After Dark ecosystem
Alex Notay
Host of Planning After Dark; strategic planner and developer perspective
Catriona Riddell
Co-host; planning and development expert

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Smart, sharp, and exactly what the planning world needs.

    Planning After Dark is a brilliantly refreshing take on the world of planning, housing, and local government. Katrina, Jackie, and Alex bring energy, expertise, and a healthy dose of irreverence to every episode. Whether they’re unpacking planning reform, swapping war stories from UKREiiF, or throwing (gentle) shade at planning lawyers, they manage to be both insightful and hilarious.

    What sets this podcast apart is the chemistry between the hosts and their ability to speak with real clarity ab... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    United Kingdoma year ago

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Insightful and entertaining with sector-savvy takes on planning and housing.
Great guest selection and practical delivery discussions that help translate policy into action.
Gossip and candid takes make tough policy discussions more approachable.
Chemistry among hosts adds energy and clarity to complex policy topics.

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Special LIVE Episode: Planning After Dark at UKREiiF 2026
Q: If you could fix one thing, what would it be for the next few months of government leadership?
Focus on delivery and leadership, reducing the political noise, and backing credible propositions that can be executed at scale, such as complex housing and regeneration projects, rather than chasing new policies that don't yet move the needle.
Mayors, Mothers and Making It Happen with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
Q: What impact did personal experiences have on her approach to policy?
Her upbringing as a child of immigrants, her family's housing challenges, and experiences of sofa surfing gave her insight into residents' traumas and the importance of delivering tangible housing solutions and community engagement.
Mayors, Mothers and Making It Happen with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
Q: What has been Roxana's proudest practical outcomes in Newham?
She highlights job creation for residents, improved average incomes, the Carpenters Estate delivery, and substantial savings from restructuring long-term loan interest, demonstrating a delivery-focused leadership style.
Mayors, Mothers and Making It Happen with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
Q: What distinguishes Newham's governance model and how does it compare with other London boroughs?
Newham operates an executive mayoral model, with the mayor holding significant executive power, a cabinet, and scrutiny by full council, similar to nearby Lewisham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Croydon; a referendum was promised to reassess the model.
Mayors, Mothers and Making It Happen with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
Q: How did Roxana become Mayor of Newham and what was her early leadership experience?
She describes a dramatic but grounded rise to leadership, emphasizing broad party endorsement, a strong electoral mandate (73.2%), and a commitment to place-based leadership that centers people in every council decision.

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Three women lead a sharp, candid discussion on planning, housing, and urban regeneration, mixing policy analysis with practical delivery stories and industry lore. Episodes frequently center on devolution, housing delivery, infrastructure, and big-city strategy, with guests ranging from mayors to developers and policymakers. A notable strength is the dynamic banter and insider perspective, which helps translate complex policy into actionable insights for practitioners, sponsors, and media teams. The show's edge lies in high-level policy critique paired with tangible delivery challenges, plus a consistent focus on collaboration across sectors to get projects moving. Potential listeners include public-sector planners, developers, and PR pros ... more

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8. Paul Clark

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