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Leading Through Uncertainty, Essential Support for Leaders Getting Ready for Local Government Reform
In the latest episode of "Truth about Local Government," Matt Masters interviews Sue Naughton-Marsh to discuss the topic "Leading Through Uncertainty: Essential Support for Leaders Getting Ready for Local Government Reform."Sue Naughton-Marsh shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities that local government leaders face during periods of significant change. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking in navigating uncertainty. Sue also highlights the need for effective communication and collaboration to ensure that leaders can support their teams and communities through the reform process.Key points discussed in the episode include:Building resilience: Strategies for maintaining mental and emotional strength during times of change.Adaptability: Techniques for quickly adjusting to new circumstances and making informed decisions.Strategic planning: The importance of having a clear vision and roadmap for implementing reforms.Effective communication: Ensuring transparent and open dialogue with stakeholders to build trust and support.Collaboration: Working together with other leaders and organizations to share resources and best practices.Sue Naughton-Marsh provides practical advice and actionable steps for leaders to prepare for and thrive during local government reform, making this episode a valuable resource for anyone involved in the sector.
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Net Zero: Why Places Are Falling Short and What Can Be Done with Jonny Birkett
In this episode, we interview Jonny Birkett, Managing Partner (Joint) at Genecon Ltd, to take a hard look at whether places can truly meet their net zero targets—and why we believe the answer is no. Drawing on 2022 studies, we explore just how far places are from achieving their ambitious climate goals, examine why these commitments were made, and uncover the flaws in current strategies.Jonny highlights the councils that are leading the way and what sets them apart, while also discussing the challenges that have emerged and what can be done to overcome them. From establishing baselines to effective monitoring and evaluation, we outline how places can better shape their net zero journey.We also examine the role of climate action planning, how it aligns with or diverges from governmental priorities, and why strong, cohesive policy support is critical. Finally, we discuss what the future holds and why, despite the hurdles, hope is not lost in the race to sustainability.Join us for an insightful conversation on the realities of achieving net zero targets and the steps that can be taken to overcome the challenges and drive meaningful progress.
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Transforming Local Government: Embracing Punk Ideology with Martyn Cockram
We sit down with Martyn Cockram, a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience in delivering transformational change across various sectors, including Corporate, Housing, Commissioning, Education, and Adult and Children’s Services. Martyn shares his insights on how to effectively deliver local government reorganization and transform services by embracing punk ideology. We delve into the principles of punk ideology and how they can be applied to create innovative, efficient, and responsive local government services. Join us for an engaging conversation on breaking the mould and driving meaningful change in public services.
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Resilience in Action: How Alliance Leisure Overcame ISG's Collapse
In this episode, we sit down with Paul Cluett, Managing Director of Alliance Leisure, to discuss the unexpected collapse of one of their main contractors, ISG, in September. ISG was involved in several critical projects, including new-build leisure centres, government projects, and data centres for major clients like Amazon. Paul shares the immediate impact on Alliance Leisure and their clients, and how his team managed to mobilise quickly and effectively to get their projects back on track.We delve into the role of the UK Leisure Framework in their recovery efforts and the importance of collaboration during this challenging period. Paul also shares key learnings from this experience and offers valuable insights for others working on large construction projects. Tune in to hear how Alliance Leisure turned a potential crisis into an opportunity for growth and resilience.
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Building Second Chances: Sustainable Employment for Ex-Offenders in the Housing Sector
In this episode, we sit down with Darren Ibell, Assistant Director of Asset Management & Development at Broxtowe Council, to explore the critical issue of sustainable employment for ex-offenders within the housing sector. Darren shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in integrating ex-offenders into the workforce, the role of housing in their rehabilitation, and the innovative programs and policies Broxtowe Council has implemented to support this initiative. Join us for an enlightening conversation on how providing stable employment can transform lives and communities.
The Truth about Local Government is a platform committed to providing a free resource to the local authority sector, seeking to provide solutions to the problems the sector is facing. Our purpose is to widen the echo chamber, where local government innovation and solution orientated action can be shared, perpetuated and help councils deliver services that support the communities they serve.Through collaboration and innovation, we will find the solutions we need as a local government sector to tackle the challenges ahead.Subscribe now.There are seven seasons, with each one focusing on a specific vertical within local government.Season 1: Place (Regeneration, Housing, Planning, Property and Highways)Season 2: People (Adults and Childrens, Education and Healthcare)Season 3: Corporate Functions (IT, HR, Communications, Marketing, Technology, Transformation, Finance and Legal)Season 4: Member SupportSeason 5: Understanding local government (exploring the basics of local government, aimed primarily at the public)Season 6: Support for the local government supply chain (exploring topics, on how the supply chain work with local government and add the most value).Season 7: General (value add content that doesn't fit into the other series parameters)Season 8: Leadership (specific advice for leaders within local government)Season 9: Aspiring Chief Executives / Chief Officers - advice for those looking to secure their first Chief Executive or Chief Officer post. Season 10: Non Executive Director and Chairman program. Helping those aspiring NEDs / Chairs to secure their first position and then develop a portfolio. Season 11: Local Government Reorganisation - content to help the sector transition and seize the opportunity that LGR poses.
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