We’re back from summer and straight into the deep end - breach births, dry robes, and the chaos of English devolution. Alex, Catriona and Jackie take on the new Devo Bill, the surprise appointment at Homes England, and whether London’s housing woes mean the GLA has had its day. Cambridge gets a grilling for its ever-expanding layers of governance, and we cast a sceptical eye over the latest “build everything now” campaigners. Plus: the New Towns Taskforce, fashion watch (yes, real...
After a brief break, the Planning After Dark gals are back and they’ve got a bumper episode to unpack. Katrina, Jackie, and Alex dive into everything from the optimism at UKREiiF and housing conferences, to the heat of their live podcast (literally), planning law spats, and why spatial development strategies seriously need a rebrand. With reflections on Labour’s first year in office, planning reforms, social housing funding, and the return of strategic planning, it’s an episode bursting with ...
In this lively and thought-provoking episode, the PAD Pod trio - Jackie Sadek, Catriona Riddell, and Alex Notay - take listeners on a whirlwind tour of the latest developments in planning, regeneration, and local government. Fresh from conferences and committee rooms, the hosts unpack the current state of play across the sector. From select committee evidence on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to the evolving landscape of local government reform, no stone is left unturned. The team delve...
In this jam-packed episode of Planning After Dark, Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek kick things off by righting some wrongs - shouting out the influential women in planning they regret missing last time, from Pat Brown to Janice Morphet. Then it’s off to the South of France (metaphorically, and soggily) for a no-holds-barred MIPIM roundup: leaky carpets, invisible ministers, and a baffling British PR display featuring lookalike rockstars and a phone box. The conversation f...
In the debut episode of Planning After Dark, Catriona Riddell, Alex Notay, and Jackie Sadek dive straight into the hot topics shaping the built environment. From the enduring impact of the Raddix Big Tent report to the looming Planning and Infrastructure Bill, they dissect the forces at play in planning, investment, and local government. They also take on MIPIM and discuss the power of branding in attracting investment. Plus, with International Women’s Day this month, the trio celebrate the w...
In this special episode of Planning After Dark, hosts Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek are joined by Nick Kilby from Cratus Group, who dives into their winding career journeys, the state of the planning profession, and what needs to change. The discussion covers everything from the 2008 financial crash’s lasting impact to the courage (or lack of it) in policymaking. Expect sharp insights, candid opinions, and a fair dose of laughter as they set the tone for a refreshingly ...