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Leisure at the Heart of Local Government Strategy – How to Make ‘Leisure’ Work for You?
In this episode, Matt and James Foley from Alliance Leisure discuss how local governments can strategically integrate leisure into their frameworks t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Empowering Foster Care: Insights from Louise Allen
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Louise Allen, the award-winning author of the best-selling series Thrown Away Children. Louise is not …
1 year, 2 months ago
ProAge's Mission to Collaberate with Local Authorities to Build Age-Inclusive Communities
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Mansfield, the CEO of ProAge, a UK charity dedicated to fostering age-inclusive workplaces and high-performing…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Changing Night-Time Economy: Why It Should No Longer Be an Afterthought in Place Regeneration with Jonny Birkett
In session four, we interview Jonny Birkett, Managing Partner (Joint) at Genecon Ltd, to dive into the transformation of the night-time economy in th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Empowering Communities: Planning as a Catalyst in Local Government with Jonathan Wade
In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Wade, the Head of Spatial Planning at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Jonathan brings over 30…
1 year, 3 months ago
Nurturing Innovation: Fostering and Sustaining Creative Thinking in Local Government
In this episode, we delve into the critical role of creative thinking within local government. Our guest, Andy Begley, Chief Executive of Shropshire …
1 year, 3 months ago
The dichotomy of political accountability vs officer responsibility with Kate Fairhurst
Today we interviewed Kate Fairhurst, Director at Summerly Consulting, delving into the complex relationship between political accountability and offi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Combating Child Poverty: Insights and Strategies with North East Mayor Kim McGuinness
In this episode we sit down with North East Mayor Kim McGuinness to discuss her ambitious plans to tackle child poverty in the region. With nearly a …
1 year, 3 months ago
Innovative Leadership for a Digital Government: A Conversation with Claire Handby
In this episode, we sit down with Claire Handby to delve into the dynamic intersection of leadership and technology in the realm of public services. …
1 year, 3 months ago
Navigating the Complexity of Setting Up a Combined Authority: Insights from Paul Patterson
In this episode, we sit down with Paul Patterson to explore the intricate process of setting up a Combined Authority (CA), focusing on the East Midla…
1 year, 3 months ago