Truth about Local Government

27:05

The housing crisis, the consequences and solutions....

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/18

.Today we sat down with Chris Brook - Director of Place and Enterprise at South Hams District Councils and West Devon Borough Council and we discussed the housing crisis, the consequences and the solutions to this systemic problem.

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26:42

‘Channelling Creative Energy – Local Government’s...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/17

It was fantastic to sit down with James Trowsdale, Strategic Lead for Culture at North East Lincolnshire Council to discuss local government's role in enabling creative placemaking. Challenging creative energy, is so important and it was great to get into this today with James.

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22:30

Exploring the consequences of the upcoming...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/17

As the Procurement Bill makes its way through government, ahead of implementation in autumn 2024, our Managing Director Simon Hill will discuss how the upcoming Procurement Act will create positive change and unlock the potential of future public procurement. However, the sector must challenge, collaborate and communicate to truly maximise the benefit of the new Procurement Bill.

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25:04

La Révolution. Exploring what we can learn from the...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/13

Andrew Booth is a highly experienced Head of Development and Regeneration, who has run his own architect business in France and now works for local government in the UK. He educated me on the French system and what we can learn from the French approach to development and regeneration.

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22:01

A deep dive into regeneration with Paul Richards

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/13

Today we sat down with Paul Richards, who is the CEO of the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation alongside being the Director of Development and Regeneration for Stockport Council and has previously been Property Director for Findel PLC, Homeform Group and Wine Cellar.He has extensive senior level experience of managing occupational property portfolios and capital transformation programmes and is a Chartered Surveyor.In his current role within the Council, he is responsible for the £1 billion

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21:25

Exploring the innovation, collaboration and bravery...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/13

Great to sit down with Paula Claytonsmith - Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group. Today we explored:Why the Highways sector is the place to be – The Highways sector is going through arguably the biggest paradigm shift in 15 years. With AI, Quantum computing, innovations in materials, changes in thinking, and skills shortage the sector is one of the most exciting industries to be a part of whether you are an Engineer or not.Why culture, “bravery” and adaptability are key

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16:15

Insight into Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/11

Today we sat down with Arthur Charvonia, who has been the Chief Executive at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils since January 2017. The council is first Green Party majority Council in the Northern Hemisphere and an 'elegant' Green, Independent, Liberal Democrat power sharing Council. Arthur is an exceptional leader and it was great to get his views on a number of key topics.

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26:32

Collaboration the critical component in driving...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/03

.Fantastic to sit down with Rosie Pearson - Corporate Director - Local Partnerships LLP discussing how collaboration is the critical component in driving positive outcome and efficiency in local government organisations.

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23:27

Commercialisation in local government. Ft Andrew...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/03

Great to sit down with Andrew Ireland - Strategic Director of Investment at the London Borough at Newham to discuss Commercialisation in local government.Andrew's proposed centres of excellence, which councils can get advice from for free, is fantastic. This innovative solution would mean not every council is trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, have experts who are passionate about social value, provide the solutions and councils can regionally focus on their implementation.

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22:04

Exploring the importance of partnerships and ED&I in...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/10/02

Great to talk to Aisling Khan former Strategic Director People and Communities (DCS and DASS)/Joint Deputy Chief Executive with the Council of the Isles of Scilly.Aisling talked through how partnerships and ED&I are critical components in local government care functions.

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25:19

Exploring how Luton Council, helps residents help...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/29

.It was great to sit down with Mark Fowler the Deputy Chief Executive, Corporate Director of Community Wellbeing of Luton Borough Council. We explored Mark's career, how Luton is continually evolving to improves outcomes for residents and his views on how on a national scale improvements can be made in the sector.

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22:35

The importance of economic development for local...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/28

Today Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development discussed:What, in a nutshell, is economic development?What role do Local Authorities play in economic development?Do all Local Authorities approach this in the same way?What happens if this work isn’t completed?Is this relevant to the lives of local residents?What are we likely to see after the next election?Booking is now open for the 2023 Institute of Economic Development Annual Conference and Awards Dinner, as the

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27:38

Making a success of town centre regeneration and...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/28

.Great to sit down with Nick Cummings, former Interim Head of Assets for Spelthorne Borough Council. We discussed how to maximise regeneration and development opportunities on commercial and residential developments and regeneration. A key aspect of this is the engagement of risk when partnering with the private sector.

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27:10

The climate crisis and the response from Hammersmith...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/26

On todays episode we explored Hammersmith and Fulham's approach to tackling the climate crisis. This topic was structured into three areas.1. Embedding climate change in everything we do2. How we engage and inspire climate action in H&F3. The challenge of implementing our action plan, the role of LAs and the opportunities

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30:42

How strategy, structure and programs in IT and...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/25

Great to sit down with Dave Briggs - Interim Director of Digital and ICT Services. We discussed How strategy, structure and programs can help deliver cost savings and transformation of processes, providing the best outcomes for consumers and external stakeholders, This was broken down into:Agree your vision (goals, principles, areas of focus etc. What is it you actually want to achieve?)Structure your team (which skills and roles do you need to have within your structure, what compromises might

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17:28

"Development and regeneration requires partnership...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/25

James Lazarus is a highly successful development and regeneration specialist who has worked in the private and third sector, before recently transitioning into local government. We explored how partnerships and leverage drive the realisation of value in development schemes. James goes onto explain, that this means organisations with the assets typically land owners, using partners typically from the Private sector to bring in the appropriate resources: particularly expertise, finance and people who

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14:42

The existential threat facing local government and...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/22

Sitting down with Tom Riordan, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council, the second largest unitary council in the UK, we explored local government's role in the present and what it may be in the future. As it currently stands local government funding does not match the role that it does. Key takeaways from Tom:We need a white paper on local governmentBusiness rates need to be examined far more frequentlyThere needs to be clarity on the role of local government and how that works with other

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15:39

The existential threat facing local government and...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/22

Sitting down with Tom Riordan, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council, the second largest unitary council in the UK, we explored local government's role in the present and what it may be in the future. As it currently stands local government funding does not match the role that it does. Key takeaways from Tom:We need a white paper on local governmentBusiness rates need to be examined far more frequentlyThere needs to be clarity on the role of local government and how that works with other

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18:04

The Leisure Framework - optimising leisure with LATCOs

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/22

It was great to sit down with Jamie Groves and to talk how leisure services being outsourced to a LATCO, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has improved leisure facilities significantly in Denbighshire, thanks to Alliance Leisure.. We explored the leisure framework and the benefits that this new framework has. The question for local authorities is whether right now is the time to insource, is their the skills and resource to make this a cost effective and fundamentally viable internal leisure function. Or, is

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18:59

London Borough of Redbridge making a splash with...

Truth about Local Government ·

2023/09/22

Valentines Lido will be a breathtaking new lido in the hart of Valentines park. It is just one example of how the London Borough of Redbridge is delivering on its pledge to make Redbridge a place for everyone. Mark Baigent, Corporate Director of Regeneration and Culture gives me a tour as to the other achievements and discusses how the council is delivering so many fantastic schemes and truly engaging with the public at every stage. Cllr Kam Rai, Deputy Leader of Redbridge Council and Cabinet Member

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