S4 Ep28: Making London Fun Again

In Our Public Spaces, High Streets & the Experience Economy

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.

Hosted by Concilio’s Yiannis Sophocleous and Siddo Dwyer, we asked: How do we Make London Fun Again?

Our brilliant panel:

• Cllr Geoff Barraclough - Cabinet Member for Planning & Economic Development, Westminster City Council
• Cllr Portia Mwangangye - Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks & Young People, Southwark Council
• Antonia Stratford - Head of Public Affairs, Heart of London Business Alliance
• Graeme Craig - Chief Executive, Places for London

Key takeaways:

• London’s diversity is its greatest strength - celebrate and protect it.
• Housing and community building are investments in London’s and the UK’s future.
• Young people and diverse communities must be central to consultations and policy.
• The West End’s experience economy is pivotal to London’s global standing - business, culture, and government need to work hand-in-hand to keep it competitive.

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