Truth about Local Government

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Unleashing Digital Transformation: West Lindsey...

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2024/06/11

Ian Knowles, the Chief Executive Officer at West Lindsey District Council, has been instrumental in shaping the council’s vision and driving positive change. Today we discussed the following questions: 1 – How does your approach to Digital Strategy differ from what you have done in the past?2 – How have you ensured that your system implementation has been successful?3 – How does your Executive Business Plan make a difference?4 – What did you do differently in your approach to ex RAF Scampton? Under

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20:34

Navigating Civic Apathy: Unraveling Behavior...

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2024/06/07

Today we sat down with Jackie Weaver, Chief Officer at Cheshire Association of Local Councils. Jackie shot to stardom in 2021, when she became a global superstar after she was called in to moderate a Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting in the absence of the clerk. Greeted with difficult parish councillors, one famously declaring “you have no authority here Jackie Weaver.”The viral video provided an opportunity to shine a light on parish and town councils and the important role they provide.Today

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19:12

Navigating the Urban Landscape: Building Control at...

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2024/06/06

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Dickens, the Assistant Director Planning & Building Control at Manchester City Council. Mark shares insights into the critical role of building control within the city, emphasizing why it’s an exciting and impactful career path. At present there are two exciting vacancies within the Building Control Team. One leading the entire building control function, and one managing one of the two teams. Mark talked with passion why Manchester is a brilliant place to

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1813:06

How to have a positive return to work! Ft Clara Wilcox

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2024/06/03

Today I sat down with the Founder of The Balance Collective, Clara Wilcox to discuss the actions both employees and employers can take so that parents can have a positive return to work.We covered in our conversation:What issues do you find that parents have when they return to work?How do parents feel about returning?How does the current cost of living crisis impact parents’ choices?What is the best practice?Why it’s important to have equity for return-to-work support – considering those who have

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20:45

Local Leaders, Global Goals: Navigating the Path to...

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2024/05/31

Suzanne Malcolm is a passionate Place professional, who is currently Deputy Chief Executive - Place at South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.Suzanne talked through the challenges of delivering net zero in local government,We discussed how local government has stepped up to the challenge of reducing carbon from its own operations, despite the difficulties and delays in central government.Finally, we looked to the future and to the significant challenges councils must overcome in

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23:11

The changing role of the Councillor in local...

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2024/05/24

Today we sat down with Colin Copus to discuss the role of the Councillor; and how this is changed and how there is arguably insufficient resource available to Councilors. We then talked through the piece of work that Colin wrote for the LGiU a ‘manifesto for councillors’ https://lgiu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/A-Manifesto-for-Councillors-Colin-Copus-paper.pdf

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21:38

Cultivating Wellness: Fostering a Culture of...

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2024/05/24

Abigail Witting leads on the wellness strategy for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, as their People and Culture Manager. Todays episode is all about providing an insight the practical steps you can take to create and maintain a culture of wellness. We also explored the importance of wellness and the consequences. A brave and honest insight that Abigail provided. Thank you to Local Partnerships LLP for their ongoing support of the podcast and platform.

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2107:50

Securing external funding for your culture and...

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2024/05/20

Always a pleasure to sit down with Tim Jenkins, our Culture and Heritage Specialist Advisor. Today Tim helped us break down how to secure external funding. Specifically we discussed: scoping the project, choosing the right funder, complete the application and project implementation and evaluation.

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20:07

Navigating the IT Talent Hunt: Overcoming Recruitment...

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2024/05/03

Beth Horsley, is a Partner in Page Executive, specialising in permanent and interim technology recruitment. We sat down to discuss the challenges and solutions to the hunt for interim and permanent talent in IT in the public sector.

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How to promote and protect democracy in local...

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2024/05/02

Sitting down with Chief Executive of Test Valley Borough Council, Andy Ferrier, we discussed "how to promote and protect democracy in local government" in this honest and interesting conversation that provides constructive advice to leaders throughout the sector on this important topic.

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