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Truth about Local Government

Matt Masters
Local Government
Local Authorities
Community Engagement
Leadership
Public Sector
Local Government Reorganization
Economic Growth
Devolution
Governance
Change Management
Sustainability
Mental Health
Housing Crisis
Wellness
Community Development
Child Poverty
Social Care
Climate Change
Stakeholder Engagement
Education

Where Local Government Professionals Learn and Develop.

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In this episode, Matthew Masters sits down with Faraz Baber to explore what great public–private partnership really looks like in practice and why it is critical to unlocking housing delivery and economic growth across the UK.

Drawing on his experie... more

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Moore, former Chief Executive of NHS Devon and a senior NHS leader with more than 15 years’ experience operating at board and system level across complex, highly regulated environments. We explore what it really... more

In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, Matthew Masters speaks with Esther Bangura, a Neurodivergent Money Coaching expert, about a topic rarely explored openly in the public sector, our relationship with money.

The conversation unpacks... more

In this episode of Truth About Local Government, Matthew Masters speaks with Natashia Leader, Founder and CEO of BrightPaths Support CIC, about why so many children and young people still struggle to access the right emotional wellbeing support early... more

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Faraz Baber
Dual-qualified Chartered Town Planner with experience in local government and private sector consultancy
Consultancy; Local authorities and developers
Episode: What Good Looks Like: Delivering Housing Through Public–Private Partnership
Steve Moore
Former chief executive of NHS Devon; senior NHS leader
NHS Devon / public sector leadership
Episode: Leading Public Sector Organisations Successfully: A Conversation with Steve Moore
Esther Bangura
ADHD and neurodivergent money coaching expert
Episode: Taking Control of Your Money – A Neurodivergent Perspective
Natashia Leader
Founder and CEO of BrightPaths Support CIC
BrightPaths Support CIC
Episode: Early Help, Real Lives: Why Children Still Fall Between the Gaps
Simon Higgins
Leader involved with Cumberland council focusing on prevention as a corporate system
Cumberland Council
Episode: Upstream by Design: The Corporate Role in Making Prevention Real
Abigail Gallop
Head of the Independent Group at the Local Government Association
Local Government Association
Episode: Power‑Sharing and the Future of Councils: A Conversation with Abigail Gallop
Steve Gibling
Interim chief executive at Selwyn District Council; former interim CEO at Buller District Council
Selwyn District Council
Episode: Stepping Up, Stepping In: Lessons from Interim Leadership with Steve Gibling
Dee Brooks
Director of the Jeder Institute and International Liaison for the ABCD Institute
Jeder Institute; ABCD Institute
Episode: ABCD & Beyond: What Local Government Needs Next
Lee Griffiths
Community Development Practitioner, Facilitator, and Systems Bridge Builder
Independent/ABC D Institute networks
Episode: ABCD & Beyond: What Local Government Needs Next

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Matt Masters
Host of Truth about Local Government, guides interviews and discussion with guests across local government topics.

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    This is so informative! Love it

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Engaging guests and useful case studies for local government pros
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What Good Looks Like: Delivering Housing Through Public–Private Partnership
Q: How do current government changes affect delivery and ambition?
There is a layered impact: policy changes seek to bring market certainty, local plans need to be up-to-date to avoid speculative applications, and a strong role for local government in financing and leading infrastructure remains essential to unlock opportunities.
What Good Looks Like: Delivering Housing Through Public–Private Partnership
Q: What makes a scheme successful from a stakeholder perspective?
Success hinges on advocacy, listening, and tailoring engagement to the site's needs, with early leadership buy-in, clear expectations, and genuine placemaking that benefits both existing and new communities; trust is built through consistent delivery and constructive conversations.
What Good Looks Like: Delivering Housing Through Public–Private Partnership
Q: What is the biggest misconception each side has about the other?
Faraz explains that developers often view local authorities as slow or unresponsive, while public sector colleagues may fear developers are trying to bypass safeguards; in reality, both sides are hard-working and benefit from clear guardrails and open dialogue to achieve mutual outcomes.
Upstream by Design: The Corporate Role in Making Prevention Real
Q: What does prevention mean in a local government context?
It's about the whole organization understanding and owning prevention, with a consistent narrative and structures that enable services to work together toward long-term outcomes, not just responding to crises.
Inside NW Employers’ New Report: Neurodiversity – Line-managers’ Experiences of Support Provision and Skill Gaps Within North West Local Government
Q: What does good leadership look like in this space?
Leadership should socialize inclusive practices, share lived experiences to reduce stigma, and actively model psychologically safe cultures, thereby enabling line managers and employees to engage more openly and effectively.

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The show focuses on governance, public leadership, and practical reform in local government, often exploring how cross-sector collaboration, data, and community engagement unlock better outcomes. Episodes frequently mix policy storytelling with hands-on case studies—from housing delivery and regeneration to workforce planning, digital inclusion, and transforming organizational culture. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex public-sector challenges into actionable lessons, with guests ranging from council leaders and regional employers networks to academic researchers and NGO experts. Listeners are likely professionals seeking real-world strategies for improving local government services, governance, and community outcomes, ... more

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1. Faraz Baber
2. Steve Moore
3. Esther Bangura
4. Natashia Leader
5. Simon Higgins
6. Abigail Gallop
7. Steve Gibling
8. Dee Brooks

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