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, really), and a few confessions of podcast promiscuity.

It’s classic PAD; policy, politics and plenty of giggles, with a few sharp elbows thrown in.

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Planning After Dark is the bold and insightful podcast where three powerhouse women in planning and development—Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek—shine a light on the industry’s biggest challenges, trends, and, yes, even a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip.

From navigating the complexities of development to debating the future of our cities, Planning After Dark is the no-holds-barred discussion you won’t want to miss.

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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 insight, gossip, and gin-fuelled camaraderie. Plus, shout-outs to movers and shakers across the sector, and a very glamorous Planning Lawyers v. Planners moment.

All that, and a call for who you want them to interview next…

To message the PAD girls with your suggestions or any comments (they would love to hear from you), please email podcasts@cratus.co.uk.

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Planning After Dark is the bold and insightful podcast where three powerhouse women in planning and development—Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek—shine a light on the industry’s biggest challenges, trends, and, yes, even a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip.

From navigating the complexities of development to debating the future of our cities, Planning After Dark is the no-holds-barred discussion you won’t want to miss.

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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 delves into the power of strategic planning, with reflections from the Building New Communities Conference and an eye on the accelerating pace of devolution.

There’s also a nostalgic yet serious rallying cry for the return of the legendary Planning Summer School - complete with shoutouts to past heroes and current efforts to revive the spirit of sector-wide training and camaraderie.

Looking ahead, the hosts gear up for UKREiiF in Leeds, sharing their plans, panels, and perspectives, including the anticipated launch of the Strategic Planning Group’s report and the much-hyped “MegaPod” crossover with Our World is Local.

Whether you’re a policymaker, planner, developer, or just planning-curious, this episode is packed with insight, energy, and a touch of irreverence. Tune in for sharp commentary, big ideas, and plenty of laughs.

You can find more about the MegaPod and UKREiiF activities here.

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Planning After Dark is the bold and insightful podcast where three powerhouse women in planning and development—Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek—shine a light on the industry’s biggest challenges, trends, and, yes, even a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip.

From navigating the complexities of development to debating the future of our cities, Planning After Dark is the no-holds-barred discussion you won’t want to miss.

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