In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer is joined by Cllr Dominic Twomey, Leader of Barking & Dagenham Council, to discuss how bold, community-oriented leadership is transforming this dynamic outer-London borough.

Dominic Twomey, a local resident turned council leader, is steering the borough through an unprecedented regeneration programme - delivering 50,000 homes and 20,000 jobs by 2037. In this insightful conversation, Dominic reveals:

• How Barking & Dagenham became London's leading borough in affordable housing delivery, providing 1 in 5 of the capital's new council-built affordable homes.
• The strategic role of Be First, the borough's pioneering regeneration company, driving investment, innovation, and growth.
• How Dominic balances rapid development in places like Beam Park and Barking Riverside with inclusive growth and tackling child poverty.
• His vision for the future—including the borough’s exciting new Film Studio Quarter, bringing creativity and investment to the area.

This conversation is essential listening for anyone involved in London’s planning, housing, or regeneration sectors. Dominic’s practical insights highlight how effective leadership can deliver genuine community benefits alongside ambitious growth.