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Truth about Local Government

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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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Nottinghamshire County Council has become one of the sector’s standout examples of what a modern, strategic corporate landlord approach can achieve. In this episode, Matt Masters sits down with Wayne Bexton, Director of Economy, Environment and Asset... more

Care in the UK is at a breaking point. With 70% of local authority budgets consumed by care services, rising costs, and profits flowing to private equity and tax havens, the system is failing the people it’s meant to serve. New research from the Cent... more

In this episode, we tackle a critical but often overlooked aspect of change management in local government: the human element. We’re joined once again by Kevan Collier, Strategic Learning and Organisational Development Lead at North West Employers, t... more

Surrey is about to become the national test case for the government’s latest wave of local government reform, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With two new unitary authorities on the horizon, concerns are growing that statutory pressures and inheri... more

This month’s deep dive into local government reorganisation brings a timely and candid conversation with Rowan Cole, Director at Coal Face Engagement, as we unpack the shifting landscape of LGR and what the latest developments really mean for council... more

In this episode of Truth About Local Government, we dive into how the London Borough of Newham is turning its Growth Plan into reality. With a strong focus on inclusive economy, community wealth building, and strategic investment, Newham is shaping a... more

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) isn’t just about drawing new boundaries it’s about what happens in the first 100 days when governance design, delegation, and political confidence collide with real-world planning decisions. In this episode, we t... more

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Recent Guests

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
Steve Mawn
Director of ICT and Transformation at Strata Service Solutions
Strata Service Solutions
Episode: Rethinking Transformation in Local Government: A Smarter Approach to Success
Claire Symonds
Former CEO of London Borough of Redbridge
Episode: Why Transformation Often Fails Within Local Government
Meena Kishani
Experienced in local government roles in Birmingham and Barking & Dagenham
Episode: Why Transformation Often Fails Within Local Government
Alexander Mileman
Founder and thought leader focused on data-driven improvements in social care.
Episode: Unlocking the Hidden Value: Rethinking Data in Social Care
Cameron Holloway
Leader of Cambridge City Council
Cambridge City Council
Episode: Cambridge at the Crossroads: Growth, Justice and the Future of a Global City
Jonathan Stephenson
Chief Executive of Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council, and advocate for the Public Sector Challenge initiative.
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council
Episode: Beyond Boundaries: Leadership, Culture and the Future of Local Government

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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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    United Kingdoma year ago

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Informative content that resonates with professionals in local government,

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#43
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#233
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Strong, Vibrant Communities: Why Town & Parish Councils Matter in Surrey’s LGR
Q: How do you respond to the perception that town and parish councils are nice to have rather than essential partners in LGR?
Investing in parish councils is not just a luxury; there's substantial evidence showing their funding leads to significant savings and improved public health outcomes.
Strong, Vibrant Communities: Why Town & Parish Councils Matter in Surrey’s LGR
Q: What prompted the SALC to publish Strong, Vibrant Communities now? What's the core message you want Surrey leaders to hear?
The report was published as Surrey undergoes the fastest reorganization of local government, highlighting the vital role of town and parish councils in maintaining community engagement and services while saving costs elsewhere.
Beyond the Blueprint: Why Behaviour Matters in Change Leadership.
Q: Can you explain the SCARF model and how it relates to change?
The SCARF model identifies Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness as key components that affect how individuals respond to change, highlighting the human elements often overlooked by traditional change models.
Beyond the Blueprint: Why Behaviour Matters in Change Leadership.
Q: Why do senior leadership teams often overlook the behavioral side of change?
They are under significant pressures to balance budgets and ensure efficient service delivery, often lacking the knowledge and training to understand the importance of behavior in change processes.
Beyond the Map: Why Governance Design Beats Structure in Local Government Reorganisation
Q: Why do the first 100 days of a new unitary council matter more than the reorganisation model?
That's when the political culture is embedded, and decisions on governance structure and authority delegations are established.

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