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From Policy to Practice: Devolution, LGR, and the Future of Public Services
In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Bell, National Officer at UNISON and Cabinet Member for Health & Adult Social Care at Lewisham Council. With a …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Inside the Planning Fix: Harborough’s Strategy to Attract Talent
In this episode we go behind the scenes with David Atkinson, Director of Planning and Regeneration at Harborough District Council, to explore how his…
9 months ago
Connected Through Care: How No Isolation is Reimagining Inclusion for Children
In this episode, we’re joined by Charles Hamilton and Rachael Taylor from No Isolation, a pioneering company using technology to tackle loneliness an…
9 months ago
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…
9 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…
9 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…
9 months, 1 week 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 …
9 months, 1 week 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…
9 months, 1 week 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…
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …
9 months, 4 weeks ago