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Planning: Is It Really the Problem? Rethinking Growth with Joe Fyans
In this episode we interviewed Joe Fyans, Head of Research at Localis, to unpack the narrative around planning reform and UK economic growth. The gov…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Property Without Borders: Commercial Thinking in the Public Sector
In this episode, Matthew Masters speaks with Colin Galletly about the evolving role of property in local government. Colin challenges the notion that…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Foundations of Change: Building Homes, Building Futures
In this episode of Foundations of Change, we speak with Sophie Baker, Programme Delivery Manager for the innovative Prisoners Building Homes initiati…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Neighbourhood Planning at Risk: A Conversation with James Derounian
In this episode, Matthew Masters speaks with James Derounian, Visiting Professor at the University of Bolton, about the UK Government’s potential wit…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
The World at Our Doorstep: Rethinking Recruitment in Local Government
In this thought-provoking episode we speak with Steve Jorden, Chief Executive of Havant Borough Council, as he prepares to retire after more than 40 …
9 months ago
Policy as the Powerhouse: Why Local Government Runs on Strategy
In this episode, Matt Masters sits down with Richard Cressey, Director of Policy and Strategy at Westminster City Council, to explore the often under…
9 months ago
Planning for Place: Strategic Vision and Policy in Local Government
In this episode we sit down with Graham Nelson, an experienced senior executive in local government and a Chartered Town Planner, to explore the crit…
9 months ago
Beyond the Books: Why Reading Matters to Society and What Schools Need Now
In this episode we speak with Callum Glendinning, Reading Development Consultant at Daisy Education, to explore the societal impact of reading beyond…
9 months ago
Vision That Delivers: Andy Algar on Making Development Happen
In this episode, Matthew Masters is joined by Andy Algar to explore the three critical ingredients for crafting a successful vision that leads to rea…
9 months ago
What Makes a Great Interim? The Core Characteristics of High-Impact Leaders in Local Government
In this episode of Truth About Local Government, Becky Louise interviews Matt Masters to unpack a crucial question: what makes a truly effective inte…
9 months, 2 weeks ago