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Future-Proofing Democracy: Attracting and Retaining Councillors in a Changing Landscape
In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, we sit down with Councillor Amanda Serjeant, Deputy Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, to e…
1 year, 3 months ago
Grassroots Power: The Role of Town & Parish Councils in a Changing Landscape
In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, we speak with Dr. Thomas Foreman, former Chief Executive and Town Clerk at Thorpe St Andrew Town…
1 year, 3 months ago
Shaping Place, Shaping Futures: How Torbay Council Built a Narrative for Regeneration and Renewal
In this episode, we sit down with Anne-Marie Bond, Chief Executive of Torbay Council, and Jim Parker, Chair of the Torquay Place Leadership Board, to…
1 year, 3 months ago
Digging deep: Mental Fitness Techniques with Beth Carr
In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, mental fitness coach Beth Carr explores how local government professionals can build resilience …
1 year, 3 months ago
Why LATCOs Need the Right NEDs – A Conversation with Mark Beacom
In this episode, we explore the critical role of governance in local authority trading companies (LATCOs). Host, Matt Masters sits down with Mark Bea…
1 year, 3 months ago
Fractional Futures: Rethinking Leadership & Resource in the Built Environment with David Goodwin
In this episode, the podcast explores how fractional leadership—where experienced professionals work part-time or on a project basis—can transform lo…
1 year, 3 months ago
Digging Deep: How to manage stress with Beth Carr
In this episode, well-being strategist Beth Carr explores the nature of stress, how it’s measured, and how local government professionals can manage …
1 year, 3 months ago
From the Ground Up: Rethinking Local Government with Rebecca Murphy
In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Murphy, Chief Executive of Collaborate CIC, to explore their newly finalised report for Test Valley on the …
1 year, 3 months ago
Navigating Commercial Asset Management in Local Government Reorganisation
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Alex Gee, Senior Consultant at CIPFA, to explore the critical role of commercial asset management during…
1 year, 4 months ago
Steering the Ship: Governance in Times of Local Government Change
In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of local government with two leading voices in the field: Aidan Rave, Partner at the Good Gover…
1 year, 4 months ago