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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…
1 year, 1 month ago
From Strategy to Street Level: Translating Central Ambitions into Local Economic Impact
In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, I sit down with Keith Burge veteran economic strategist and place-based development expert to un…
1 year, 1 month ago
Power and Prosperity: Local Investment for Housing and Energy Futures
In this episode, Matthew Masters is joined again by Joe Fyans, Head of Research at Localis, to explore two of their latest publications: "New Stable"…
1 year, 1 month ago
Furnishing Futures: Tackling Furniture Poverty Through Local Government Action
In this powerful episode of The Truth About Local Government, we sit down with Claire Donovan, Director at End Furniture Poverty, and Ian Rice, Servi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Building the Future: Tackling Infrastructure Costs in Major Developments
In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, we speak with Owen Jenkins, Executive Director for Place at Surrey County Council. As infrastruc…
1 year, 2 months ago
Beyond Growth: Rethinking Health, Wealth and Local Government
In this episode of Beyond Growth, we speak with Rob Noonan from the University of Chester, whose recent work challenges the dominant economic narrati…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Interim Edge: Staying Relevant in Local Government
In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, Olivia Treanor interviews Matt Masters to explore the evolving role of interim professionals and…
1 year, 2 months ago
Unlocking Local Potential – Skills Reform and Systemic Change
In this episode, Matthew Masters speaks with Joe Fyans, Head of Research at Localis, about their latest report, Guarantee of Potential. The conversat…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Power of Storytelling in Local Politics: A Conversation with Cllr Gavin Callaghan
In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, we’re joined by Cllr Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council, to explore the idea that polit…
1 year, 2 months ago
Unlocking Value: Leveraging Public Estates to Tackle Debt in Local Government Reorganisation
As local government faces the twin pressures of financial constraint and structural reform, how can councils make smarter use of their property portf…
1 year, 2 months ago