September brings with it a brand new episode of The Local Authority Podcast as Nick Golding, the editor of LGC leads a conversation about 'Levelling Up'. What is it, what does it mean, and what would we like it to mean?
Joining Nick this month is the chief executive of St Helen's Council, Kath O'Dwyer, the leader of the council at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and FutureGov's principal consultant, Adam Walther.
The group talk all things 'levelling up'. Is the sheer number of funding streams available to councils a problem? Does 'levelling up' policy fairly reflect the varied challenges faced in different areas of the country? What would we like for the phrase to mean and what are the direct impacts of it for people in their places and communities?
All this and more is on the table in this month's episode of the podcast.
The count is on! Snap analysis of the local election results so far from the LGC editorial team
Local elections special: Colin Rallings on why Tories could lose half the seats they are defending. Also, do people care about mayors?
Community involvement, social media and misinformation, and are residents customers? With Elizabeth Campbell, Tracey Lee, and Adam Lent
The crisis in children’s services with Louise Gittins, Josh MacAlister, and Andy Smith
Fiscal devolution with Jamie Driscoll, Jessica Studdert and Ross Mudie
Borrowing and investment: balancing risk and ambition with Sarah Norman, Tracy Bingham and Rob Whiteman
Mayor or no mayor with Carolyn Wilkins, Anna Smith and Paul Swinney
Into the chamber – working in a political environment, with Joanne Roney, Bruce McDonald and Deborah Evans
Supporting new councillors and hung councils with William Benson, Cllr Liz Leffman and Cllr Abi Brown
Budgeting in uncertain times with Patrick Melia, Cllr Peter Marland and Joanne Pitt
Turning around troubled councils with Joanna Killian, Cllr Graham Chapman, Tony McArdle and Paul Frainer
Delayed discharges and social care with Robin Tuddenham, Sarah McClinton, Miriam Deakin and Sam Raffell
Diversity, equity and inclusion in local government with Shazia Hussain, Cllr Bev Craig and Laura Harris
The workforce crisis with Simon Fletcher, Cllr James Jamieson and Emma Cheshire
The cost of living crisis: live at the Solace Summit!
The new PM and secretary of state with Cllr Abi Brown, Cllr Chris Read, Tony Travers and Claire Hazelgrove
The future of services for children and young people with SEND with Lucy Nethsingha, Matt Dunkley and Alex Leslie
Social Housing in the 21st Century with Pam Smith, Joanne Drew, Jim Bennett and Stuart Mackenzie
The Future of Elections with Peter Stanyon, Darren Hughes and Claire Hazelgrove
Children’s Services with Jill Colbert, Steve Crocker and David Ayre
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