Truth about Local Government

Fantastic to sit down with Chief Executive, Sam Plum and Leader Cllr Jonathan Brook.We discussed the opportunity that comes with being a newly formed unitary. Developing a culture of compassion and communities that are self reliant. The council has...

Sitting down with Chief Executive of Test Valley Borough Council, Andy Ferrier, we discussed "how to promote and protect democracy in local government" in this honest and interesting conversation that provides constructive advice to leaders throughout...

In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Koen Bartels, the Departmental Director of Research in Public Administration and Policy at the University of Birmingham. Koen shares his extensive knowledge and insights on the latest innovations in...

The government has announced the closure of the Office for Local Government (Oflog), citing its “vague and broad remit” as a key factor. #oflog #localgov #governance #send #audit #resources https://lnkd.in/eseteX8w

In partnership with our friends at Truth about Local Government and powered by our friends CoEfficient we are inviting those of you working in local government to inform the Truth about Local Government wellbeing survey which will be released in Spring next year. It'll take about 5 minutes and it will help to inform how local government leadership thinks about and supports its people even better. You can take the survey at our website www.therpna.co.uk/survey Ashley Roper Paul Knight Nick Cobley

Absence due to Mental Health and Wellbeing causes is often avoidable. In the Truth about Local Government and RPNA wellbeing survey, one of the statements we seek feedback on is "My organisation takes employee wellbeing seriously" Let us know your answer at www.therpna.co.uk/survey

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Fyans, Head of Research at Localis, to explore the findings of their latest report, "Restoration and Resilience: Building Capacity and Capability to Deliver Local Services in the South East." Despite its...

Your council deserves housing expertise that delivers results. At Local Partnerships LLP, we provide councils with the tools, insights, and solutions to tackle housing challenges head on. Whether you need to drive growth, enable delivery or address homelessness, we’re here to help >>> https://lnkd.in/eJezXsT9 What we offer: ✅ Developing Housing Pipelines – Prioritising sites to bring new homes forward. ✅ Unblocking Stalled Sites – Unlocking complex developments and overcoming barriers. ✅ Direct Housing Delivery – Supporting SME builders and using toolkits to get homes built. ✅ Addressing Homelessness – Strategic temporary accommodation planning to manage costs and needs. ✅ Optimising Existing Stock – Practical advice on repairs, procurement, and long-term planning. See how we’ve supported councils with case studies, articles and tools on issues like: - Prioritising housing pipelines - Tackling temporary accommodation pressures - Small site initiatives for SME-led housing - https://lnkd.in/eJezXsT9 Can we help with housing? Do you have a housing project you would like help with? Can we help? Contact us using any of the contact us forms found across our website, use the contact us page https://lnkd.in/eEwsK5PV or contact Martin Walker directly - Local Partnerships is here to help the public sector.

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Amanda Hopgood, the Leader of Durham County Council, to discuss the transformative journey of the North East Combined Authority (NECA). Formed on May 7, 2024, the NECA aims to harness the full potential...

In this episode, we sit down with Huw Russell, a Director in the Climate team at Local Partnerships LLP, and Liz Vango, Sustainability and Climate Change Officer at Hart District Council, to explore the pivotal role of local councils in reducing...