Episode 78

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30th Oct 2025

Why Sutton Needs More New Homes - London Borough of Sutton

How do local people really feel about new homes?

In this episode, Millie Dodd from Shared Voice speaks with residents in Sutton about housing, affordability, and why more homes matter for future generations.


From changing high streets to the cost of ownership, they share honest reflections on what’s at stake — and why balanced, sustainable development is vital for the next generation.


🎥 Part of 1.5 Million New Homes: The Local Government Challenge, sponsored by Red Loft and Lovell.


#Sutton #HousingDelivery #PublicOpinion #AffordableHomes #CommunityVoices #LocalGovernment #1Point5MillionNewHomes #SharedVoice

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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