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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 339 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

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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Content focuses on the complexities and nuances of local government operations, emphasizing strategies for effective governance and community engagement. Themes such as local government transformation, inclusive economy, data utilization, and leadership challenges in public service are prevalent across various discussions. Special guests frequently share their expertise on topics including urban regeneration, community involvement, and the cultural dimension of public policy. The emphasis on hands-on experiences and actionable insights makes the content particularly relevant for professionals in local authorities and related sectors seeking to enhance their effectiveness and innovate within their roles.
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Recent guests on Truth about Local Government include:
1. Liz Green
2. Paul Thorogood
3. Ashley Roper
4. Councillor Tim Oliver
5. Wayne Bexton
6. Rosie Maguire
7. Rowan Cole
8. Averil Price
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