Episode 55

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13th Jun 2025

We've got to do more for the people of Camden - London Borough of Camden

The Government’s new homes agenda is as much about growth as it’s about housing – new jobs as well as new homes. The regeneration of Euston driven by HS2 is a case in point: 32,000 jobs and 4-5,000 new homes over 25 years. The Leader of Camden Council, Councillor Richard Olszewski, talks us through the scale of what could be achieved, what it takes to ensure that the growth is inclusive and local people benefit, and how a locally-led development corporation with planning powers would be the most effective vehicle to drive the regeneration programme.

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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.

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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.

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