In this episode of Better Places, Concilio’s Nick Dines and Sehj Kaur go transatlantic with top US political strategist and commentator Jessica Tarlov to unpack the rise of Zohran Mamdani and why “affordability” has become central to campaigning.

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.

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.

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.

The UK’s #1 ranked panning lawyer, Simon Ricketts, joins the podcast to discuss the Government’s package of support for housebuilding in London.

In the latest edition of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, we cross the Atlantic to speak with James Johnson, a Founding Partner of JL Partners, currently based in New York.

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. But as our panel discussed, London’s future isn’t just about housing numbers – it’s also about placemaking, culture, and the experience economy.

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.

Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director of Portland Design, unpacks the big ideas shaping how we design, experience, and connect with the spaces around us.

The Chief Execs of Huntingdonshire Council and the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce explain the economic growth opportunities for the County.

The Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Ergin Erbil, joins Concilio’s Managing Director, Nick Dines to discuss regeneration, housing, safety and the Local Plan – and how his lived experience in Edmonton is shaping Enfield’s future.

Patrick Scally discusses the evolution of the CDT, the importance of affordable and meaningful workspace, and how local voices can shape planning, circular economy projects and development that truly reflects place.