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The Strengths of Autism: Rethinking Neurodiversity in Public Service
In this episode, we speak with Alex Manners, autism advocate, speaker and neurodiversity expert, about the strengths, talents and unique perspectives…
16 hours ago
Constitutionalising English Local Government
In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, Matthew Masters speaks with Professor Jonathan Davies about one of the most fundamental question…
5 days, 12 hours ago
Creating Autism-Friendly Schools: Lessons for Education and Beyond
In this episode, Matt Masters speaks with autism expert Alex Manners about what it takes to create truly autism-friendly schools. Drawing on his own …
1 week, 6 days ago
Creating Content That Matters for the Local Government Sector.
Local government has never had more access to content, research, podcasts, reports and thought leadership. Yet with leaders under immense pressure an…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Supporting Neurodivergent Members: Better Councils, Better Communities
Neurodivergent people are represented across every part of society, including local government, yet the conversation about supporting neurodivergent …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Autism in the Workplace Unlocking Neurodivergent Talent
Local government continues to face significant workforce challenges, yet many organisations unintentionally create barriers that prevent autistic emp…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Powers you didn't know you had: The example of the Oxford temporary congestion charge
This episode kicks off our mini-series on 'powers you didn't know you had', about powers that are either unknown, not recognised, or just felt to be …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mapping the Future: Local Government Reorganisation, Political Change and Development Delivery
Local Government Reorganisation is reshaping the local government landscape across England, creating new authorities, redefining political relationsh…
2 months ago
Creating Space for Reflection: Supporting Wellbeing Through Schwartz Rounds
Public service can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also carry a significant emotional burden. Every day, local government employees support vulne…
2 months ago
What Must Be True? The Six Conditions for Sustained Change in Local Government
Local government leaders are being asked to achieve something unprecedented: maintain frontline services under intense financial and workforce pressu…
2 months, 1 week ago