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Radical Reformers podcast

Radical Reformers podcast
Local Government
Relational Public Services
Possabilities
NHS
Local Government Information Unit
Test, Learn and Grow
Public Health
Relational Practice
Social Care
Public Sector Reform
Michael Marmot
Local Government Finance
Central Government
Local Elections
Public Service Reform
Everythingism
Multi-Year Settlement
Total Place
Covid-19
Place-Based Leadership

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In the latest episode of the Radical Reformers podcast, Andrew Laird sits down with Joe Hill, Director of Strategy at Restate (and the winner of last year’s Think Tanker of the Year award!), for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the i... more

In the latest episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew Laird welcomes Nick Kimber, Director of Public Service Reform in Cabinet Office and the lead for the Test, Learn and Grow (TLG) Programme. We all know the huge pressures public services currently fac... more

In the latest episode of the #RadicalReformers Podcast, Andrew Laird is joined by Dr Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive of the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU). Jonathan and Andrew explore the importance of communities having trust in counci... more

In our latest episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew Laird is joined by Andy Ferrier, Chief Executive of Test Valley Borough Council, for a thoughtful and practical conversation about how public service reform, neighbourhood working and democratic rene... more

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Joe Hill
Director of Strategy at Restate Think Tank
Restate Think Tank
Episode: Everythingism with Joe Hill
Nick Kimber
Director of Public Service Reform in Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office
Episode: Test, Learn and Grow with Nick Kimber
Jonathan Carr-West
Chief Executive of LGIU (Local Government Information Unit)
LGIU
Episode: Trust, local Institutions and long-term thinking with Dr. Jonathan Carr-West
Andy Ferrier
Chief Executive, Test Valley Borough Council
Test Valley Borough Council
Episode: Public Service Reform X Participative Democracy with Andy Ferrier
Zina Etheridge
Former Chief Executive of Northeast London ICB; former Chief Executive of Haringey Council
Public sector leadership (NHS and local government)
Episode: Supporting communities to thrive and succeed with Zina Etheridge
Becca Dove
Head/leader of the Camden Centre for Relational Practice
Camden Council / Centre for Relational Practice
Episode: Making relational practice the norm with Becca Dove and Simon Parker
Simon Parker
Executive Director of Resources
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Episode: Making relational practice the norm with Becca Dove and Simon Parker
Nina Philippidis
Exec Director of Corporate Resources and Deputy Chief Exec at Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council
Episode: Budgeting for the future with Rob Powell and Nina Philippidis
Rob Powell
Executive Director for Resources at Warwickshire County Council
Warwickshire County Council
Episode: Budgeting for the future with Rob Powell and Nina Philippidis

Host

Andrew Laird
Host of Radical Reformers podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • A fascinating listen

    Always well worth a listen. Particularly interesting as Andrew combines his knowledge of the arena with interviews with reformers who have made a difference in variety of public sector areas. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arkle2021
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests bring substantial expertise and actionable perspectives on local government and public service transformation.
Insightful host with deep domain knowledge and a knack for pulling practical reform lessons from complex public-sector challenges.
Clear focus on place-based leadership and relational approaches that feel transferable to many councils and health networks.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Work We Need with Hilary Cottam
Q: What impact has Radical Help had beyond academia and policy circles?
Hilary explains that Radical Help reached a broad audience by speaking to the general public and professionals alike, helping people see that reform requires engaging ordinary citizens and frontline workers in the design of services, which broadened its influence well beyond traditional policy circles.
Public Service Reform - Trusting Place
Q: How does this work fit into the current policy landscape and what are the key findings?
The report emphasizes breaking down silos, building trust, and enabling culture change to empower frontline teams, with a focus on place-based approaches, co-production, and long-term, flexible funding.
Budgeting for the future with Rob Powell and Nina Philippidis
Q: Rob, what does thinking about place rather than a single organization change in how you budget and prioritize?
Place thinking requires aligning resources across partners to address shared outcomes for a population, which can lead to rebalanced funding flows and joint governance, but demands strong collaboration and clear benefit distribution to avoid funding silos.
Budgeting for the future with Rob Powell and Nina Philippidis
Q: Nina, how have you approached the transition to multi-year settlements and what difference does it make to planning?
A multi-year settlement provides necessary certainty and enables medium- to long-term planning, though it doesn't automatically resolve all funding challenges; the key is integrating this certainty with robust planning, ensuring flexibility, and managing grants and program funding with clear outcomes.
Everythingism with Joe Hill
Q: Why did you leave the Civil Service and join a Think Tank?
Joe describes a genuine, hard decision driven by a desire to articulate and advocate for ideas that might not fit the neutral, inward-looking Civil Service mold, and notes his experiences with AI and innovative organizations that offer greater opportunity to directly influence policy and public debate.

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What is Radical Reformers podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on public service reform, local government innovation, and relational leadership in the public sector. Each discussion examines practical approaches to place-based governance, budgeting, and cross-government collaboration, often debating how to balance bold reform with political realities. Notable throughlines include relational practices in budgeting, place-based budgets, public health and prevention, and long-term reform strategies across councils, NHS, and central government. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on real-world experimentation, citizen and community engagement, and the courage to pursue thoughtful, publishable policy ideas even in risk-averse environments. The format tends to blend case studies from speci... more

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2. Nick Kimber
3. Jonathan Carr-West
4. Andy Ferrier
5. Zina Etheridge
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7. Simon Parker
8. Nina Philippidis

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