Westminster City Council: Politics, Planning, and the Road to 2026
Political Analysis | Westminster City Council
Inside Reform
Reform UK has moved from the margins to the mainstream. With seats in Parliament, control of councils, and momentum in the polls, the party is already changing the rules of planning, housing, and political engagement.
Our monthly reports will provide in-depth political analysis for the property, planning and development sectors, tracking Reform’s rise and keeping you ahead.
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Inside Reform – October 2025
In this edition of Inside Reform, we lead with our Better Places podcast interview with James Johnson of JL Partners— one of the UK’s most accurate pollsters.
Making London Fun Again
At this year’s Labour Party Conference, one of the key themes was the urgent need to build more homes and restore confidence in the market. Concilio host this panel, asking: How do we Make London Fun Again?
Why isn’t London building?
Account Director Sam Griffiths writes in City A.M. on how over-regulation is stalling London’s housing supply.
Mete Coban MBE on a greener London
Mete Coban MBE, London’s Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy shares insights on what it means to deliver climate action at the scale of a global city while keeping communities, fairness, and placemaking at the heart of that mission.
Concilio hosts the Property Sports Network 5km run
The Concilio team was pleased to host the Property Sports Network this morning for an energising 5km run to start the day.
Queensway Parade: Planning Approval Secured
WCC approves 94 homes, new shops, and public realm upgrades, praising affordable housing and sensitive design.
Airports to High Streets: shaping places with Ibrahim Ibrahim
Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director of Portland Design, unpacks the big ideas shaping how we design, experience, and connect with the spaces around us.
Where London Meets the Countryside – The London Society Debate
Concilio attended a discussion on greenbelt land, housing targets, and how Enfield can balance growth with protecting local character.
Historic Custom House set for transformation following planning approval
Heritage-led redevelopment to deliver a new cultural destination in the Square Mile
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