Dave Hill On London: Politics, Places, People

Dave Hill On London: Politics, Places, People

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On London Extra: Building consensus
Is there a shared pathway through the housing gloom? Plus by-elections in brief, Ruth Ellis and more
 • Dave Hill
Talk About London podcast: What powers do civic societies have? With Ben Derbyshire
The president of the London Forum explains, advocates and defends
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On London Extra: Power sharing
What does Andy Burnham exactly mean by devolution? Plus Farage's London networks, an Oxford Street transformation hint and more
 • Dave Hill
The Soho Society strikes back
The long-established local charity has responded to recent hostile media coverage
 • Dave Hill
Hackney: Greens approve next stage of 'exemplary' Woodberry Down regeneration
The party has been scathing about the scheme in the past, but the council's new leadership has waved through phases likely to force tenants to move…
 • Dave Hill
On London Extra: Bakery streets
The absurd furore over Brixton getting a Gail's. Plus the Soho Society strikes back, the latest output from On London, flagging and Reforming and much…
 • Dave Hill

June 2026

On London Extra: How should we fiscally devolve?
It's the question on everyone's lips. Plus Londoners not so liberal on policing, defining a 'fair share' of public spending, a lovely tribute to…
 • Dave Hill
Burnham praises London, shock. What will 'Number 10 North' do for it?
The likely next prime minister said in his speech in Manchester that he wants London to remain "the world's greatest capital city" and hinted at new…
 • Dave Hill
On London Extra: School report
How ethnicity, sex and place intersect in the capital. Plus a bunch of by-elections, the politics of waste, Aylesham Centre latest and more
 • Dave Hill
On London Extra: Wanted - A London MP To Battle Burnham
The would-be PM's attitude to the capital needs flushing out. Plus Palantir's Hackney connection, a lost wallet in Brixton and much more
 • Dave Hill
On London Extra: Affairs of the heart
How can central London be governed better? Plus a vintage Mayfair travelogue, bracing for Burnham and more
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Talk About London podcast: After the borough elections, with Karen Alcock
She heads a leading built environment consultancy and has long prior experience as a senior borough councillor, so she knows what she's on about
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