Eleven years as Leader of Ealing Council and a former Transport for London board member. Independent advice and introductions across planning, transport, technology, social care, and regional growth — wherever the right conversation with a council, health partner, or regional body needs to happen.
Julian spent eleven years as Leader of Ealing Council — the 4th largest London borough — and served on the board of Transport for London, chaired London Councils' Transport and Environment Committee for six years, and chaired the LGA's Commercial Advisory Board. Before that, he spent nearly two decades in parliamentary roles across four MPs' offices and three decades organising within the Labour Party, building deep, trusted networks across Westminster, London government, and the wider Labour movement. He held the regeneration and planning portfolio through most of his time as Leader, delivering major regeneration across Ealing, Acton, Greenford and Southall. He knows how councils actually reach decisions — not just how the process is written down, but how it plays out in committee rooms, in officer reports, and in the relationships between them.
That experience now works both ways: helping organisations get a credible hearing with councils, regional bodies, and government, and helping councils and community groups get sound advice on planning, governance, and safeguarding.
One practice, four areas — all built on the same skill: knowing how local government actually works, and who to talk to.
Connecting organisations across planning, transport, technology, and care with councils, transport bodies, and regional bodies nationally — drawing on three decades of local and national government relationships, from London Councils to Transport for Greater Manchester.
Guiding applications, enforcement matters, and strategy through the planning system, for developers, faith groups, and community organisations.
Supporting domiciliary care providers engaging with councils, health partners, and the West London Alliance, alongside safeguarding advisory for children's care providers.
Advising investors on regional infrastructure and growth opportunities across London, South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, and other regions, drawing on senior regional political contacts.
Governance, decision-making structures, and strategic advice for councils and the organisations working alongside them.
Some introductions work is subject to existing exclusivity commitments in the micro-mobility and AI sectors — get in touch to check current availability for your organisation.
Whether it's a planning matter or a round of introductions to boroughs, the shape of the work is the same.
A short call or email to understand the situation and whether it's a good fit.
What's at stake, which councils or stakeholders matter, and what a good outcome looks like.
Direct, hands-on advice and introductions — committee processes, enforcement, borough meetings, or strategy.
Support through to a resolution or a live relationship with the right people, with a clear-eyed view on what happens next.
Introductions to London Councils and individual boroughs for new services entering the market.
Founder-level introductions to boroughs and councils across the country.
Practical guidance through planning applications and enforcement processes.
Adult domiciliary and children's care providers navigating councils, health partners, and regional alliances.
Regional infrastructure and growth opportunities, introduced through senior regional contacts.
Governance, strategy, and safeguarding advice grounded in direct council experience.
Every enquiry gets a proper reply, not a form letter.