
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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | a year ago |
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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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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
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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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