Podcast Episodes

Adapting Dynamics: Navigating Organisational Change with Polly Cziok

Today we sat down with Polly Cziok, Executive Director, Change and Innovation at the London Borough of Merton.

We discussed organisational challenge a…

1 year, 11 months ago

How can councils best respond to housing and financial challenges Ft Martin Walker

Today we sat down with Martin Walker, Senior Director Place, Local Partnership LLP to discuss: ‘In the midst of a housing crisis, and facing severe f…

1 year, 11 months ago

How do you provide robust assurance of ongoing sustainability of a local government against their budget?

I sat down today with Charmaine Leech, Senior Director, from Risk, Compliance and Governance Consulting Ltd to answer one important question.

"How do …

1 year, 11 months ago

Tackle income inequality and poverty to reduce pressure on the NHS ft Chris Perry.

Chris Perry is a former Director of Social Services for South Glamorgan County Council, a former Non-Executive Director of the Winchester and Eastlei…

2 years ago

Now is the time to pivot to active wellbeing with Mark Tweedie

Thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with Mark Tweedie - Managing Director Brimhams Active. We discussed why now is the need to pivot to active wellebeing…

2 years ago

Focus on an inclusive economy rather than just growth Ft Sarah Longlands

.Sarah Longlands is the Chief Executive of Centre for Local Economic Strategies. Sarah is an expert in regional and local economic development and ar…

2 years ago

Back to Basics: The Foundation of Effective Local Government Administration with Mark Smith

Great to sit down with Mark Smith, Chief Executive of Chippenham Town Council. At the core of our conversation was advice to local government leaders…

2 years ago

Balancing Act: Parenting in Public Service with James Hewings.

James Hewings is a father, a property professional working for Surrey County Council and is studying for job related qualifications. He is a busy man…

2 years ago

How to develop a culture & heritage strategy with Dr Tim Jenkins.

Culture and heritage can sometimes be an after thought for local authorities; but, it is imperative that you get a strategy in place. Today we sat do…

2 years ago

Navigating the Digital Frontier with Socitm ft David Ogden

Today we hosted the Director of Engagement from Socitm, David Ogden. We discussed the Public sector digital trends 2024, its implications and the pos…

2 years ago