How to make a road disappear

Plus is the government about to legalise e-scooters? And how did the government persuade the Daily Mail that it's a good idea? Plus we speak to Alistair Strathern MP about Old Bridge Way and what it tells us about the fraying social contract between politicians and voters.

Martin’s big post on Old Bridge Way is here.

James’s post on a similar mess in Kent is here.

Martin’s post on “WASPInomics” is here.

James’s post on what Ebbsfleet can teach the next generation of New Towns is here.

Don’t forget to tell your friends about the pod – and leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts!

The Abundance Agenda is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and hopefully wherever you get your podcasts!

You can find James on Bluesky here, and Martin here.

00:22 Martin's Housing Estate Dilemma

01:39 The Road Maintenance Conundrum

03:29 The Story of Old Bridgeway

06:22 The 1990s Expansion and Road Issues

11:16 The Daniels Brothers' Scheme

15:11 Council's Reluctance and Public Outrage

19:34 Scooters: The Next Big Thing?

28:36 The Legalization of Private Scooters: A Missed Opportunity

29:39 Current Speculations and Government Stance

31:08 Daily Mail's Surprising Take on E-Scooters

31:40 Proposed Regulations for E-Scooters

32:51 The Role of Local Authorities and Public Frustration

33:53 Promoting the Podcast and Substack Newsletters

35:29 Interview with Alistair Stratton: Local MP's Efforts

38:56 Challenges in Local Governance and Public Discontent

45:40 The Broader Impact on Politics and Social Contracts

53:14 Engaging with Constituents: The Role of an MP

55:52 The Planning Bill and Future Infrastructure

01:00:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.abundancepod.com