In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines sits down with Cllr Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council, to explore the borough’s bold ambitions for housing, regeneration and economic transformation.
Cllr Mason has led Ealing Council since 2021 and brings a unique perspective to the role: a background in town planning, regeneration, and PropTech, and a belief that the built environment can shape both opportunity and identity. In this wide-ranging conversation, he shares how that philosophy underpins the Council’s new Local Plan and broader approach to growth.
With nearly 22,000 new homes planned over the next decade and a 50% affordable housing target, Mason discusses how the borough aims to meet urgent housing need while respecting local character. He explains how Ealing’s vision for “20-minute neighbourhoods” will only succeed if homes are delivered alongside infrastructure – from schools and health centres to community facilities and green space – and how the Council’s new Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) approach is designed to support this.
Looking beyond housing, the conversation explores Ealing’s role in the West London Tech Corridor, driven by partnerships with institutions like Imperial College London and the arrival of HS2 at Old Oak Common. Cllr Mason sets out why these developments are not just about inward investment or job creation – but about ensuring local residents, particularly young people, are equipped with the skills to participate in and benefit from this growth.
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