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This episode of The Truth About Local Government captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of public sector workforce leadership. Ben Dixon, Head of Workforce Solutions, is joined by Matt Masters, the newly appointed Head of Executive Workforce Solu... more

In this episode, Matthew Masters sits down with Rowan Cole (COALFACE®) and Professor Amelia Hadfield (Centre for Britain and Europe, University of Surrey) to unpack the launch of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Initiative, a new national pa... more

In this episode, Matt speaks with David Bainbridge‑Zafar, General Manager of Operations at Gore District Council, New Zealand, about the rising challenge of sovereign citizen ideology in small communities.

Gore’s population of 14,000 means the impac... more

“Risk, Creativity and Collaboration: Rethinking Urban Infrastructure with CIVIC” dives into how engineering can become a catalyst for better, more human‑centred places. Matt Masters sits down with Stephen O’Malley, Chief Executive of CIVIC, to explor... more

For years, the national housing debate has been dominated by one metric: quantity. How many homes can we build, how quickly, and at what scale. But that fixation on numbers has pushed a more fundamental question into the background, are the homes we ... more

Too many people step into elected office without a clear understanding of what the councillor role really involves, the workload, the emotional labour, the strategic responsibility, and the sheer breadth of services they’ll be accountable for.

In th... more

In this episode, the conversation centres on how RPNA is helping councils move beyond traditional transformation pitfalls to deliver better outcomes for residents. Ashley Roper introduces RPNA’s Digital Foundations, a strategic assessment tool design... more

Matt Masters sits down with Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey County Council, for an in‑depth conversation about Surrey’s transformation journey and what it means to lead one of the country’s most complex local government systems. With Surrey often viewed... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Green
An expert within the Local Government sector, trainer, mentor, and long-serving Kingston councillor.
Kingston Council
Episode: Before the Ballot: What Prospective Councillors Need to Know
Paul Thorogood
Chief Executive of the London Borough of Bexley since 2023
London Borough of Bexley
Episode: Enabling Better Outcomes: RPNA’s SA3 Approach in Bexley
Ashley Roper
Technology expert and collaborator with local authorities on digital transformation
RPNA
Episode: Enabling Better Outcomes: RPNA’s SA3 Approach in Bexley
Councillor Tim Oliver
Leader of Surrey County Council
Surrey County Council
Episode: Surrey at the Frontline: Leadership, Reorganisation, and the Future of Local Government
Wayne Bexton
Director of Economy, Environment and Assets
Nottinghamshire County Council
Episode: Corporate Landlord in Action: Nottinghamshire’s Blueprint for Smarter Assets and Stronger Places
Rosie Maguire
Policy and Program Manager at the Centre for Thriving Places
Centre for Thriving Places
Episode: Care as a Public Good: Stopping the Drain on Local Communities
Rowan Cole
Thought leader on Local Government Reorganization and founder and director of Coalface.
Coalface
Episode: Beyond the Map: Why Governance Design Beats Structure in Local Government Reorganisation
Averil Price
Author, consultant, and trainer with extensive experience in local government.
AV Consultancy Limited
Episode: The Legacy Coach: Rewriting Your Next Chapter
Professor Rafaela Neiva
Professor in Public Sociology at Liverpool Business School
Liverpool Business School
Episode: Creating a City of Culture: Insights from Arts, Health, and Innovation

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Matt
Host with a focus on local government and its intricacies, facilitating discussions that aim to educate and inspire change.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
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    This is so informative! Love it

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    matthewtdavies
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Surrey at the Frontline: Leadership, Reorganisation, and the Future of Local Government
Q: What would your advice be to other leaders of councils across the UK being affected by LGR about how to sustain momentum?
Embrace the opportunity to simplify local government, have a clear vision, and prioritize the needs of residents above personal or historical agendas.
Surrey at the Frontline: Leadership, Reorganisation, and the Future of Local Government
Q: How are you measuring culture in Surrey?
Culture measurement will vary between the newly formed councils and needs to adapt to the unique identities that emerge from this significant change, which is an opportunity to improve.
Surrey at the Frontline: Leadership, Reorganisation, and the Future of Local Government
Q: How have you found that limelight and how has that pressure added any additional pressure than other local authorities experience going through this?
The spotlight is very much on Surrey as we are in the first wave of local government reorganization, making it more complex as we seek to create a combined authority model and fight for devolved powers.
Enabling Better Outcomes: RPNA’s SA3 Approach in Bexley
Q: What advice would you give to chief executives looking at transformation?
To conduct a thorough assessment of their current state regarding data and technology, ensuring they understand gaps before engaging consultants for transformation efforts.
Enabling Better Outcomes: RPNA’s SA3 Approach in Bexley
Q: How can councils ensure their transformation programs are truly outcome led rather than technology driven?
By keeping a constant focus on the outcomes they are trying to deliver and ensuring that technology acts as key enabler rather than the driver itself.

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