The Local Authority Podcast

Oct 22 2024 35 ep. 44 mins 46
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The Local Authority is a podcast by Local Government Chronicle. Each month, the podcast will ask fundamental questions about how local government needs to adapt to fulfil its full potential and best serve local populations. It will see LGC assemble a small panel of significant figures from the sector to discuss one specific issue per episode. All will have a focus on the future, with the emphasis being on innovation, fairness, policy change and place leadership. Between launch in May 2021 and June 2023 the podcast was sponsored by TPXImpact.

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Planning reform with Ann Carruthers, Richard Clewer and Hugh Ellis

Oct 22 2024 45 mins  
One of the government’s first acts on coming to power in July was to launch a consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework in a bid to deliver its ambition of 370,000 homes a year over the course of this parliament. Proposed changes include a new methodology for housing targets, a move towards more strategic planning and a revised definition of the green be

BONUS: Is the Government about to merge parts of the LGPS and enforce UK investment?

Oct 07 2024 31 mins  
This episode is sponsored by Brightwood. Brightwood Capital is a $6 billion private credit firm that specialises in providing customised senior debt capital to sponsored and non-sponsored U.S. businesses in five core industries within the middle market. This episode was recorded live at the LGC Investment and Pensions Summit which was held between 11-13 September 2024 in Birmingha

The search for good savings with Martin Reeves, Mark Smith, and Ebony Hughes from Impower

Sep 05 2024 65 mins  
Continually looking for savings and efficiencies in the quest to balance the books has become a way of life for local authorities. But striking the balance between achieving savings in the short term without storing up more problems for the future is challenging and can require political and managerial bravery. In this episode of The Local Authority LGC, in association with Impower

BONUS: What does the new government mean for the Local Government Pension Scheme?

Jul 17 2024 26 mins  
Recorded live at the LGC Pension Fund Symposium, LGPS experts discuss what the election might mean for the scheme

What does the Labour landslide mean for local government?

Jul 09 2024 64 mins  
Last week Labour won the general election and a new government is in place. To discuss what this might mean for local government, including devolution, council funding and planning reform, LGC editor Sarah Calkin is joined by an expert panel: Charlotte Alldritt, founder and former chief executive of the Centre for Progressive Policy and political advisor to Lord Sainsbury Jessica S

The rising costs of home to school transport with Rachael Shimmin, Roger Gough, and Liz Davidson from Qroutes

May 24 2024 39 mins  
Home to school transport has become an increasing pressure on council budgets as a combination of increases in demand from pupils with special educational needs and a lack of supply push up costs. In this episode of The Local Authority, LGC in association with Qroutes, would like to explore how councils can reduce costs whilst ensuring children receive the education they need. What

The count is on! Snap analysis of the local election results from the LGC editorial team

May 03 2024 20 mins  
It's 3pm on 03 May, and the local election count is on. In the LGC news room for this special Local Authority episode, LGC deputy editor Martin George is joined by editor Sarah Calkin and reporter Caitlin Webb to talk all things results: what do we know so far, what trends are at play and what local issues have been influencing results? Which are the counts particularly worth focus

Local elections special: Colin Rallings on why Tories could lose half the seats they are defending. Also, do people care about mayors?

Apr 02 2024 43 mins  
The local elections are just around the corner, with everyone in England and Wales able to vote in either council, metro mayor or police and crime commissioner elections, or a combination of the three. With the Conservatives behind in national polling, the increasing importance of independent candidates, and some bellwether mayoral and council contests taking place on 2 May, there

Community involvement, social media and misinformation, and are residents customers? With Elizabeth Campbell, Tracey Lee, and Adam Lent

Mar 19 2024 45 mins  
Councils are increasingly recognising the value of involving communities in the design of services meanwhile financial pressures have seen the delivery of services such as libraries outsourced to community groups. And though new technology has provided more ways for councils to engage with their residents and businesses, misinformation through social media platforms can often under

The crisis in children’s services with Louise Gittins, Josh MacAlister, and Andy Smith

Feb 20 2024 46 mins  
Children’s services are frequently cited as the biggest current pressure on council budgets, with costs having spiralled in recent years. But despite huge increases in spending there is concern children are often not getting the care and support they need, with shortages of placements meaning young people can often find themselves placed many miles away from the people and places