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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How Co-living Tackles the Housing Crisis and Urban Loneliness
How Co-living Tackles the Housing Crisis and Urban Loneliness
Savills’ Mark Thomson and Verv-life’s Rosie Ashton discuss the rise of co-living, what it is, who it’s for, and whether it can help tackle two of London’s biggest challenges: the housing crisis and urban loneliness.
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In conversation with Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council and Deputy Chair of London Councils
In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Dwyer sits down with Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council and Deputy Chair of London Councils,  holding the Housing and Regeneration brief.
Concilio Hosts Southwark Roundtable with Cllr Sarah King
Concilio Hosts Southwark Roundtable with Cllr Sarah King 
On Wednesday 19th November, Concilio brought together investors and consultants from across London’s built environment for a lunchtime roundtable at Tower Bridge, joined by Councillor Sarah King, the new Labour Leader of Southwark Council.
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Prof Tony Travers previews the upcoming London local elections
In the latest episode of the Better Places Podcast, Concilio’s Sam Griffiths is joined by Professor Tony Travers of the London School of Economics, to discuss the upcoming local elections in London in May 2026.
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In-depth political analysis for the property, planning and development sectors
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Team Concilio is taking on Movember!
This month, Concilio is proud to be fundraising to support Movember - the leading charity tackling men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and prostate & testicular cancer.
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Simon Ricketts and Nick Dines discuss the Government and GLA ‘Homes for London’ proposals
The UK’s #1 ranked panning lawyer, Simon Ricketts, joins the podcast to discuss the Government’s package of support for housebuilding in London.
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Concilio leads on consultation for landmark £2.25bn Vauxhall Square regeneration
Vauxhall Square – one of London’s most significant regeneration projects – has taken a major step forward, with plans submitted for a £2.25bn transformation that will complete the Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea (VNEB) cluster of tall buildings.
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Southall Data Centre: Planning Approval Secured
Ealing Council has unanimously approved plans for a new world-class data centre campus, high-quality industrial spaces, affordable workspace, and food and beverage facilities at the International Trading Estate in Southall.
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