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Better Places

Better Places
London
City Of London
Cambridge
Enfield
Reform UK
Affordable Housing
Jelly Mould
Bids
Co-Living
Hackney Wick and Fish Island
Portland Design
Airport Passenger Experience
London, United Kingdom
London Plan
Labour Party
Conservative Party
New York City
1.2 Million Square Meters Of Office Space
MHCLG
City Plan 2040

A Kanda podcast featuring political analysis and its impact on the planning and property sector from across London and the UK.

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Just when the City Plan looked set to sail through, Matthew Pennycook stepped in. Simon Gartshore sits down with Tom Sleigh, Chairman of the City of London Corporation's Planning & Transportation Committee, for his first in-depth interview on the Min... more

In this episode recorded live at UKREiiF, Simon Gartshore, Deputy Managing Director at Kanda Consulting, sits down with Tom Sleigh, recently reelected as Chair of the City of London Corporation's Planning and Transportation Committee.

Tom reflects o... more

In the latest episode of the Concilio x Kanda Better Places Podcast, Nick Dines is joined by Phil Rodgers to unpack the results across Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, alongside what Local Government Reorganisation could mean for ... more

In the latest episode of the Better Places Podcast, Concilio’s Yiannis Sophocleous is joined by Dr Julie Grail, founder of The BIDs Business and one of the UK’s leading voices on Business Improvement Districts, to discuss the proposed overnight visit... more

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Tom Sleigh
Chair of Planning, City of London Corporation
City of London Corporation
Episode: S4 Ep37: City Plan, Planning Reform & Culture in the Square Mile | Tom Sleigh, Chair of Planning, City of London
Phil Rodgers
Leading expert on elections in Cambridgeshire; columnist for Cambridge Independent; regular coverage on CAMPS Politics Show
Cambridge Independent
Episode: S4 Ep36: Discussing election outcomes with the Cambridge Independent's political correspondent.
Dr. Julie Grail
BIDs expert, advisor to BIDs of all sizes across the UK, founder of the BIDs Business
BIDs Business
Episode: S4 Ep35: Visitor Levy, BIDs and Place Funding: Dr Julie Grail on What Happens Next
Jessica Tarlov
Political commentator and analyst
Democratic Party (United States)
Episode: S4 Ep34: Jessica Tarlov on Mamdani and the Politics of Affordability
Mark Thomson
Planning director at Savills
Savills
Episode: S4 Ep33: How Co-living Tackles the Housing Crisis and Urban Loneliness
Rosie Ashton
Design manager of Verv-life, architect focused on co-living and rental housing
Verv-life
Episode: S4 Ep33: How Co-living Tackles the Housing Crisis and Urban Loneliness
Tony Travers
Professor from the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: S4 Ep31: Prof Tony Travers previews the upcoming London local elections
Simon Ricketts
Regular guest, legal/planning expert
Town Legal
Episode: S4 Ep30: Simon Ricketts and Nick Dines discuss the Government and GLA 'Homes for London' proposals
James Johnson
Founding partner of JL Partners; former Senior Opinion Research and Strategy Advisor to Prime Minister Theresa May
JL Partners
Episode: S4 Ep29: Concilio x JL Partners: How Reform Can Win a Majority in 2029

Hosts

Simon Gartshore
Host of the podcast, guiding conversations and facilitating discussions on planning and policy.
Siddo Dwyer
Host and occasional co-host, often featured in focus on local governance and development.
Nick Dines
Host focusing on legal and planning contexts within the Better Places discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Informative & Fun!

    Would listen again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NormyNormz
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Generational talents

    It is rare to come across such an insightful, engaging, engrossing industry expert - but TWO!?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lf456
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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High-caliber guests and thoughtful debate.

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S4 Ep28: Making London Fun Again
Q: What levers would give the West End and the experienced economy a big boost?
Panelists emphasize business rate reform, reinstating tax-free shopping, targeted arts and culture investment, careful policing/licensing balance, and public-private collaboration to unlock growth while protecting residents.
S4 Ep36: Discussing election outcomes with the Cambridge Independent's political correspondent.
Q: So when it comes to planning, we'll have the new unitary, the Dev Corps and also the mayor who will have planning powers as well. And it's going to be interesting to see how that relationship works in practice.
The arrangement will place planning authority across the unitary councils, the Development Corporation, and the mayor, potentially changing how housing development and transport planning intersect, with notable tension and the need for coordination across layers of government.
S4 Ep36: Discussing election outcomes with the Cambridge Independent's political correspondent.
Q: Can you give our listeners an overview of local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire?
There are four options to replace the county and district councils with two or three new unitary authorities, covering larger areas; the goal is to streamline services like potholes, bins, and planning, though it brings disruption and questions about democratic accountability.
S4 Ep36: Discussing election outcomes with the Cambridge Independent's political correspondent.
Q: do you think a lab-lib coalition is possible in Cambridge?
While on-the-ground meetings sometimes show friction, there is potential for a Labour-Liberal Democrat or Lib Dem-Green arrangement at council level, though all three combination options face their own difficulties and would require cross-party cooperation.
S4 Ep36: Discussing election outcomes with the Cambridge Independent's political correspondent.
Q: So what was the mood like on Friday?
The atmosphere was highly intense with activists following results closely; Labour faced internal disappointment with multiple losses, while the Greens were buoyed by gains and the Lib Dems hoped for more successes though not all materialized.

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The series centers on planning, housing, and place-making in London and across the UK, with conversations that blend policy detail, local governance, and market implications. Episodes frequently dissect local plan progress, planning reforms, affordable housing, and innovative housing models like co-living, alongside how national policies intersect with city-scale development and investment. A standout trait is the practical, practitioner-focused lens—guests range from city planners and council leaders to developers and industry professionals—delivering timely insights for developers, investors, and policy wonks alike.

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1. Tom Sleigh
2. Phil Rodgers
3. Dr. Julie Grail
4. Jessica Tarlov
5. Mark Thomson
6. Rosie Ashton
7. Tony Travers
8. Simon Ricketts

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