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A Concilio podcast featuring political analysis and its impact on the planning and property sector from across London and the UK.Concilio Ciencia Política Economía Política y Gobierno
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  • S4 Ep35: Visitor Levy, BIDs and Place Funding: Dr Julie Grail on What Happens Next

    S4 Ep35: Visitor Levy, BIDs and Place Funding: Dr Julie Grail on What Happens Next
    Feb 27 2026
    In the latest episode of the Better Places Podcast, Concilio’s Yiannis Sophocleous is joined by Dr Julie Grail, founder of The BIDs Business and one of the UK’s leading voices on Business Improvement Districts, to discuss the proposed overnight visitor levy and what it could mean for cities across England.
    With the consultation now closed, the debate has sharpened.
    The conversation explores the bigger themes behind the policy, including:
    • Whether the levy can operate as a genuine growth tool
    • The importance of governance, transparency and ringfencing
    • The impact on competitiveness and the visitor economy
    • Lessons from international examples
    • The role of BIDs in shaping and delivering place-based funding
    Looking beyond the levy itself, the discussion also reflects on the future of BIDs, the challenges facing town and city centres, and how partnership models must evolve in a changing political and economic climate.
    This is a timely and thoughtful conversation for anyone interested in place management, hospitality, planning and local government.
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    33 m
  • S4 Ep34: Jessica Tarlov on Mamdani and the Politics of Affordability

    S4 Ep34: Jessica Tarlov on Mamdani and the Politics of Affordability
    Feb 3 2026

    In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Concilio’s Nick Dines and Sehj Kaur sit down with Jessica Tarlov, one of the most influential Democratic voices in the United States, for a conversation on the changing shape of left-wing politics.

    The discussion centres on the rise of Zohran Mamdani, whose victory in New York has captured attention far beyond the US. From campaign energy and digital strategy to in-person organising and message discipline, Jessica explains why Mamdani broke through and why his relentless focus on affordability cut across traditional political divides.

    Drawing on her experience as a New Yorker and political insider, Jessica explores how issues such as housing costs and student debt are reshaping electoral coalitions. The conversation also looks at what UK politicians, particularly in cities like London, may be able to learn from this moment, and where direct comparisons fall short.

    The episode explores why voters are turning away from the status quo and focusing more on everyday economic issues.

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    22 m
  • S4 Ep33: How Co-living Tackles the Housing Crisis and Urban Loneliness

    S4 Ep33: How Co-living Tackles the Housing Crisis and Urban Loneliness
    Dec 2 2025
    Mark Thomson, Planning Director at Savills, and Rosie Ashton, Design Manager at Verv-life, join Concilio’s Siddo and Rochelle to discuss how co-living tackles the housing crisis and urban loneliness.

    In the latest episode of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer and Account Executive Rochelle Blakeman, sit down with Mark Thomson, Planning Director at Savills, and Rosie Ashton, Design Manager at Verv-life, to 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.

    Key points discussed:

    · Co-living offers a professionally managed, community-focused alternative to HMOs, with private studios, all-inclusive bills, and flexible tenures.

    · Thoughtful design and curated events help tackle urban loneliness, creating welcoming social spaces that genuinely encourage connection.

    · New regulations have driven better-zoned, higher-quality studio layouts, while clustered amenities and strong local partnerships enhance resident experience.

    · Co-living provides cost certainty and potential for discounted-market options for key workers, challenging misconceptions about quality and affordability.

    · With clearer, more flexible policy, co-living could play a bigger role in London’s housing mix and help ease pressure on traditional rental supply.

    For anyone interested in housing innovation, rental market reform, community-led placemaking, or how London can diversify supply in the face of mounting pressures, this episode offers insight into the new opportunities shaping the next generation of urban living.


    Don’t miss this conversation – listen now!

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