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18th Nov 2024

Ingredients for Success - Slough Borough Council

Welcome to the 1.5M New Homes project sponsored by Red Loft

Each month, journalist Toby Fox will be visiting different councils around the UK to ask what they think about the government's pledge to get 1.5 million new homes built.



For November 2024 we are visiting Slough, and in this episode Toby is talking with Pat Hayes, Executive Director Regeneration, Housing and Environment about the ingredients for the successful delivery of new homes.




Production Information

Founding Sponsor - Red Loft

Host - Toby Fox

On-set production & video editing - Sam Underwood

Podcast and audio production - Drew Toynbee

Project Coordination - Sophie Barker


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About the Podcast

1.5m New Homes
Asking what works and what doesn’t in getting new homes built
Each month at 1.5M New Homes, journalist and consultant Toby Fox will be visiting a different council in England to ask what works and what doesn’t in getting new homes built. He'll also be asking what it takes to build a career in public sector housing delivery.

About your host

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Drew Toynbee

Drew is a freelance content creator from the UK, creating audio and video content for audiobooks, podcasts, social media and documentaries for sectors from Weddings to the Space Industry.

When he's not working, you can find him spending time with his family and pets, doing DIY, watching movies, playing Dungeons & Dragons or videogames, or dabbling in a bit of music.

If you need a podcast editor or producer, find more information at drewtoynbee.com