S4 Ep24: Discussing the future of Enfield with Cllr Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council
From grassroots football to the council leadership, Enfield’s Leader shares his vision for a fairer, safer and more ambitious borough.
In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines is joined by Cllr Ergin Erbil, Leader of Enfield Council.
The conversation covers:
Local leadership and the shift from Deputy to Leader of the Council
Policing and Operation Pisces – tackling anti-social behaviour, drug crime and public safety
The Enfield Local Plan – including Green Belt proposals, family housing delivery, and industrial land
Major development at Meridian Water
The role of Angel Yard and meanwhile uses in supporting local enterprise
Temporary accommodation pressures, the rise in homelessness and HMO concerns
Creating real partnerships with the private sector to deliver social and affordable homes
Don’t miss this conversation – listen now!
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S4 Ep23: Patrick Scally on the Future of Hackney Wick
Chief Executive of Hackney Wick and Fish Island CDT, Patrick Scally, joins Nick Dines to explore how grassroots leadership, long-term stewardship and community collaboration are reshaping regeneration in East London.
In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines is joined by Patrick Scally, Chief Executive of Hackney Wick and Fish Island Community Development Trust (CDT).
The conversation explores:
How the CDT was formed in response to rapid regeneration after the Olympics
The long-term lease at 290 Wallis Road and how the CDT delivers a meanwhile-use model rooted in the circular economy
The role of local voices in shaping development – from policy and planning to placemaking and programming
How affordable workspace can be both commercially viable and socially meaningful
Lessons for developers, planners and councils on how to go beyond box-ticking and enable truly community-led regeneration
Don’t miss this conversation – listen now!
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S4 Ep22: A Vision for Cambridge: In Conversation with Peter Freeman
How the Cambridge Growth Company is setting the stage for infrastructure-led, inclusive development.
Peter Freeman, Chairman of the Cambridge Growth Company and co-founder of Argent, joins Better Places to share a bold vision for Cambridge’s future. Drawing on his experience delivering major regeneration projects such as King’s Cross, Peter outlines how the newly established Growth Company will tackle the city’s most pressing infrastructure challenges.
With Cambridge facing mounting pressures on transport, water, and energy, the Growth Company’s “infrastructure-first” approach aims to unlock sustainable development at scale, combining new homes, jobs, schools, and public spaces in integrated masterplans. Backed by a new evidence base and expert team, the company will play a central role in attracting long-term private investment.
Peter also stresses that the city’s growth must be inclusive. Connecting all communities to Cambridge’s economic success, through better transport, targeted training, and access to opportunity, is key to creating a fairer future.
Tune in to hear how Peter plans to make Cambridge a global exemplar of placemaking by 2050, and what it means for the region, its people, and its future
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S4 Ep21: Haringey Goes for Growth with Cllr Peray Ahmet
Leader of Haringey Council, Cllr Peray Ahmet, joins Concilio’s Account Director Siddo Dwyer for a conversation on housing, inclusive growth and estate regeneration.
In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer sits down with Cllr Peray Ahmet, Leader of Haringey Council.
Since becoming Leader in 2021, Peray has overseen a shift in the borough’s trajectory: restoring confidence in housing delivery, embedding a renewed focus on inclusive growth, and retelling the story of a borough with ambition.
The conversation explores:
What it means to lead a borough post-HDV
How estate regeneration can be done with - not to – communities
How Peray’s team is tackling long-standing questions about Wood Green and employment opportunity
Haringey’s future as London Borough of Culture in 2027
Don’t miss this conversation – listen now!
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S4 Ep20: Building Harlow's Future: In conversation with Cllr Dan Swords
Leader of Harlow Council, Cllr Dan Swords, joins Concilio’s Nick Dines and Salvatore Pagdades to discuss the bold and ambitious plans for Harlow’s future.
In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Managing Director Nick Dines and Account Executive Salvatore Pagdades sit down with Cllr Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council.
Key points discussed:
· Dan’s six ‘missions’ for the council
· Building Harlow’s Future plan - including bold town centre regeneration plans
· Harlow and Gilston Garden Town
· Harlow Growth Board and its new Chair
· Influence of Sir Frederick Gibberd’s New Town
As local government reform and a proposed Mayoral Combined Authority loom, Dan shares his views on how Harlow can lead - not be led - in shaping its next chapter.
Don’t miss this conversation – listen now!
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