Podcast Episodes

How to get central government to play ball, Ft Majeed Neky.

It was great to sit down with Majeed Neky, Assistant Director - Economy at West London Alliance to discuss what local government can do to encourage …

2 years, 2 months ago

How to cultivate leaders in local government with Mariana Pexton.

I sat down with Mariana Pexton, Director of Strategy and Resources at Leeds City Council, Leeds Rhinos Foundation Director and Director of Leeds Rhin…

2 years, 2 months ago

The role, motivation and journey of a district Councillor with Sam Chapman-Allen

Great to sit down with Sam Chapman-Allen, Chairman of the DIstrict Council Network and Leader of Breckland Council. We discussed the role, motivation…

2 years, 3 months ago

Getting the most from your change programs. with Ray Wagner.

Local government change programs, need to add value for money, achieve the desired outcomes and fundamentally be successful.

I sat down with Ray Wagn…

2 years, 3 months ago

Supporting and challenging public sector leaders with Stuart Reid

Stuart Reid is an expert in leadership coaching. His mandate is simple, he helps public sector chief executives overcome the isolation and vulnerabil…

2 years, 3 months ago

Making trading companies work for your authority. Ft Vivien Holland.

Vivien Holland joined Local Partnerships in 2022 as a Project Director with a focus on commercialism in local government. She is an expert in trading…

2 years, 3 months ago

The size debate: why is the centre obsessed with large unitaries? Ft Colin Copus

Great to sit down with Colin Copus, Emeritus Professor of Local Politics, De Montfort University. Visiting Professor, Ghent University on this key to…

2 years, 3 months ago

The link between council pension schemes and place Ft George Graham.

George joined the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority as Director in February 2018 and as Head of Paid Service is responsible for the management of al…

2 years, 3 months ago

Mental health and leadership. Ft Will Godfrey

Will Godfrey, Chief Executive of Bath and North East Somerset Council challenges leaders that opening up whilst you are a leader is incredibly powerf…

2 years, 3 months ago

How to maximise your place shaping potential as a district council. Ft Ian Fytche

Ian Fytche is Chief Executive of North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire. Ian began his career in construction, focused on project and contra…

2 years, 3 months ago