In episode 2 of Talk About London, Dave Hill, editor and publisher of OnLondon.co.uk, and Leanne Tritton, chair of The London Society, discover what Jules Pipe CBE does all day (clue: it’s a lot), the difference last year’s change of national government has made (clue: it’s a big one), why urban planning is very, very complicated and what the chances are of a lot more homes getting built in London in the near future.
Jules Pipe CBE Biography
Jules Pipe is working on key priorities for the Mayor, including: implementation of the London Plan, major and community-led regeneration projects across the capital, providing Mayoral oversight of London’s fire and rescue service (the London Fire Brigade), and ensuring London’s infrastructure supports good growth, meets the needs of London’s communities and makes London a cleaner, greener and smarter city.
Jules has unrivalled knowledge of London government, becoming the first directly elected mayor of Hackney in 2002 and serving as Chair of London Councils from 2010 until he joined the Mayor’s team in 2016.
