The Public Sector Executive Podcast is the new podcast bringing you closer to the public sector leaders in the UK. Covering everything from the environment to the economy to transport, our podcast will bring you the latest news, views and insight from the people responsible for shaping the country's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 65. How to be secure in a hostile world
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The world is becoming an increasingly hostile place. With foreign nations often entering the headlines as they breach the cyber security of organisations, it is imperative that government continues to develop its cyber security capabilities. One of the best ways to go about doing this is by ensuring that systems are secure by design, and in order t…
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Ep 64. The future of Nottingham
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Episode 64 of the PSE Podcast sees Sajeeda Rose, Chief Executive of Nottingham City Council, joining host Dan Benn to talk about her local government background, what the future holds for the city of Nottingham, and the importance of collaboration with the rest of the East Midlands. Playing a core role in the establishment of the East Midlands Comb…
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Ep 63. Can we make public–private collaboration work this time?
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It would be naïve to say that major infrastructure projects in the UK have a successful history of being delivered on time and on budget. Whilst there are many good examples of projects that have been successful in this way, the UK is still underperforming when it comes to delivery, with one of the most notable examples – the High Speed 2 rail link…
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Whilst not necessarily one of the ‘big ticket’ items that councils are responsible for, the importance of highways cannot be understated. Providing a vital way of getting people to their jobs, their appointments, and their families, roads are integral to most aspects of everyday life in 2024. Despite this, there continue to be issues with roads tha…
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Ep 61. Futureproofing the North
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There have been countless conversations about how to improve transport in the north of England in recent times, with the cancellation of HS2 removing an important potential transport link to the south, and subsequent discussions about improved road and rail connections between the north’s most important cities. Discussing some of the most important…
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Ep 60. Transport, Community, and the Economy
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Transport, as an enabler, can play an integral role in many of the priorities that government of all levels are trying to achieve. Whether it is connecting communities to the services that their lives revolve around, or bringing trade into economic centres, the transport network is an important place to start. Chief Executive of Transport East, And…
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Ep 59. Sensible conversations needed
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At the beginning of July, it was announced that we would be getting a Labour government for the first time since the Conservatives won the 2010 General Election. This saw Sir Keir Starmer become Prime Minister, replacing Rishi Sunak – who subsequently announced his intention to step down as Leader of the Conservative Party. In the short space of ti…
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Ep 58. AI in Local Government
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Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting technology developments in recent times. Whilst it has seemingly endless possible uses across a number of sectors, AI can also bring major improvements for local authorities. To discuss the potential benefits, risks and challenges of authorities utilising artificial intelligence, Kent County Counc…
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Ep 57. Maximising Digital Inclusion
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Digitalisation is a big part of the future of the public sector, however organisations need to make sure that their digital ambitions don’t leave communities lagging behind, or unable to access the services they need. Discussing how organisations across the sector can transform digitally, bring communities with them, and his career in digital inclu…
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Ep 56. Decisions Under Pressure - Mark Smyth
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Decision making is a crucial part of leading in any industry, never mind the public sector. With decisions being made that can have life changing consequences for entire communities it is vital that leaders are accountable, able to make decisions under pressure, and able to foresee the challenges that they might face in the future. To talk about ma…
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Ep 55. Why we mustn’t neglect councillor training - Cllr Liz Green
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Ensuring that councillors are equipped with the proper skills is essential to making sure that council services run smoothly, and communities benefit from the best value for money. Whilst this may seem like a simple concept, some councils don’t train their councillors take councillor training as serious as they perhaps should. To explore more about…
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Ep 54. It's all about data - Martin Dolce & Dan Westley, Oracle UK
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21st century problems require 21st century solutions, and nowhere proves this as effectively as the public sector. Whether its using the latest technology to guide policy decisions, or simply making the sector more environmentally friendly, digital and data offer the answers to many of the questions being asked of public sector organisations. Marti…
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Ep. 53 Compassion and Co-operation - Dr Nik Johnson
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Devolution is offering regions the opportunity to control more of the decisions that are being made locally, with communities reaping the benefits of every combined authority that pops up around the country. Established in March 2017, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is one of the most recently established combined authorities and it follows in the …
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Ep 52. What is the point of Local Government? Cllr Pete Marland
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The state of council finances is one of the most pressing issues across the public sector right now. As councils face bankruptcy, cut funding and reduced services, and the demands for those services from communities pile on the pressure, the government is set to announce its budget for the next financial year. In the 52nd episode of the Public Sect…
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Ep 51. Diversity, equality and representation, Stuart Love
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It is the role of local government leaders to make the decisions that will best deliver for the communities that they represent. That much is obvious. How can they do this, however, if they are not accurately representative of those very communities? Great strides have been made in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender…
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Ep 50. Myth-busting and unlocking potential, Cllr Anne Handley
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In the 50th episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, Leader of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Cllr Anne Handley talks about the upcoming devolution deal for the region and what it can bring to East Yorkshire. Councillor Handley delved into the potential that East Yorkshire holds, ongoing transport issues and, touching on just how impor…
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Ep 49. Changing Aspirations with Devolution
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On the latest episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, Councillor Amanda Hopgood joins host Dan Benn to discuss the devolution deal that has been secured for the North East of England. As the Leader of Durham County Council, Amanda is brilliantly placed to talk about all of the main facets of such an important deal, especially with £4.2 bill…
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Ep 48.Achieving Net Zero - Cllr Abdul Jabbar - Oldham Council
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As central government aims for the UK to be net zero by 2050, councils around the country make plans for how to reduce emissions. This episode’s guest, Oldham’s Councillor Abdul Jabbar outlines the importance of coming together to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint, the benefits of achieving net zero, and how Oldham Council are working to do just…
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Ep47. Collaboration is key in local government - Cllr Liam Robinson
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The Leader of Liverpool City Council Liam Robinson spoke to PSE’s Dan Benn about the importance of transport links being decided locally, the homelessness crisis that is only worsening across the country, the financial pressure that many councils find themselves under and lots more. Speaking about the cancellation of HS2, Liam said: “I think we’ve …
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Ep46. Loyalty, Covid pressures, and crucial transport connections - Tom Riordan
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In 2020, most of the world stopped. People were forced to stay at home and many people were furloughed. This episode's guest, however, was thrown into the forefront of the government's response to to the Covid-19 pandemic, leading the tracing system and working alongside local and central government bodies. Host Dan Benn is joined by Tom Riordan, C…
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Ep45. The importance of innovation in the Public Sector
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In this episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn is joined by Martin Cresswell (Chair of the Lampton Group) and Shantanu Rajawat (Leader of London Borough of Hounslow Council) as they discuss the importance of innovation in the public sector. Shantanu, Martin and Dan also touch on the topic of Local Authority Trading Companies,…
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Ep 44 LGBT in the workplace - Carl Austin Behan
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On episode 44 of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn was joined by former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Carl Austin-Behan OBE. Carl spoke about everything ranging from his time in the RAF, being Manchester’s first openly gay Lord Mayor, and the important work he does now, with the LGBT Foundation. Speaking on his time in the Royal Air Fo…
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Ep 43. Organisational culture, Lucy Trueman
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On episode 43 of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, Lucy Trueman, Managing Director of Trueman Change, joined host Dan Benn to discuss all things relating to organisational culture. Lucy touched on everything from how to identify the culture within your organisation and how to be aware of the messages you are sending to other employees, to the sh…
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Ep 42. The youngest Conservative borough councillor, Harrison Allman-Varty
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Conservative borough councillor, 19-year-old Harrison Allman-Varty. They discussed the importance of politics to young people, his priorities, and taking a common-sense approach to planning. “I think conservative councillors are in a tricky position.” Harrison said when talking about one thing that he regards as one of the most important things for…
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Ep 41. The Future of the Public Sector Workforce, Shailen Popat
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In this episode of the PSE Podcast, host Dan Benn talks to Shailen Popat, Director of the Msc in Public Management at the University of Birmingham, about what it takes to educate the future workforce of the public sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Par Public Sector Executive
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Ep 40. Under Pressure, Cllr James Jamieson
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In the 40th episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn spoke to Cllr James Jamieson about all things local government. As Chairman of the Local Government Association, James took us through some of the most pressing issues being faced by local government at the moment including the housing crisis, meeting housing targets, achievi…
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Ep 39. The Integrated Data System: Solving problems before they arise, James Hartley-Binns
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The public sector, naturally, holds immense amounts of data to help make informed decisions on how to deliver key services for people. With these huge amounts of information, spread across different departments and all levels of governance, it is clear to see where there may be issues with how data is shared around. Considering the sheer amount of …
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Ep 38. Local voting rights for non-British citizens, Cllr Alex Bulat, Cambridgeshire County Council
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In Episode 38 of Public Sector Executive's Public Sector Voices podcast, Chris Cromar spoke to Cambridgeshire County Councillor, Councillor Alex Bulat about her campaign to allow non-British (non-EU/Commonwealth) citizens the right to vote in local elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Ep 37. Trueman Change: Making Meaningful Change Happen in the Public Sector, Lucy Trueman
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In Episode 37 of Public Sector Executive's Public Sector Voices podcast, Chris Cromar spoke to Managing Director and Founder of Trueman Change, Lucy Trueman about how her organisation can help make meaningful change happen in the public sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Ep 36. Councillor diversity in Wales, Cllr Jane Mudd, Equalities Spokesperson of WLGA
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In Episode 36 of Public Sector Executive's Public Sector Voices podcast, Chris Cromar spoke to the Welsh Local Government Association's (WLGA) Equalities Spokesperson, Cllr Jane Mudd about the need for greater diversity in Wales' councils. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Par Public Sector Executive
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Ep 35. A real Living Wage for councillors in Scotland, Cllr Alison Evison, President of COSLA
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In Episode 35 of Public Sector Executive's Public Sector Voices podcast, Chris Cromar spoke to the President of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) about their calls for councillors in Scotland to be paid the real Living Wage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Ep 34. Companies House culture: Inspiring our staff, Angela Lewis & Michelle Wall
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In Episode 34 of Public Sector Executive's Public Sector Voices podcast, Chris Cromar spoke to Angela Lewis (Director of People Transformation) and Michelle Wall (Director of Finance and Commercial & Executive Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) about the culture at Companies House and how it is inspiring their staff. Hosted on Acast. See a…
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Ep 33. CSSC Active Wellbeing Campaign, Daisy Penford
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On episode 33 of Public Sector Voices, our host Chris Cromar spoke to Daisy Penford, Head of Sports and Physcial Activity at CSSC Sports & Leisure about the organisation's Active Wellbeing campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Par Public Sector Executive
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Ep 32. How Companies House drives confidence in the UK economy, Louise Smyth and Martin Swain
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In Episode 32, Chris Cromar spoke to Louise Smyth (Chief Executive, Registrar of Companies, Interim Regulator of Community Interest Companies - Companies House) and Martin Swain (Director of Strategy, Policy and External Communications - Companies House) about how Companies House drives confidence in the UK economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…
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Bonus: NLC x PSE Ep 4. The Way Forward
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“Often, the legacy of a leader is talked about in terms of their achievements. However, in public services, the job is never done. “You constantly strive towards your goal for a better service, a better life or a better experience for people who you serve. You can only do that effectively if you drive a culture where others can develop to the best …
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Bonus: NLC x PSE Ep 3. Good to Great
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Most of us can identify the qualities that make a good public sector leader, but what turns a good leader into a great one? In particular, what can we learn from other leaders around us to help take advantage of opportunities and deliver greater services to the public? As part of our four-part podcast miniseries with the National Leadership Centre …
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Bonus: NLC x PSE Ep 2. Barriers and Challenges
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As ethnic minority leaders, there have been many barriers and challenges to overcome to reach the career heights that our guests from the NLC Accelerate Programme have done, and in the second of our four-part miniseries with the National Leadership Centre (NLC), we hear about some of these challenges and how the delegates have managed to surmount t…
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Bonus: NLC x PSE Ep 1. The Journey to Now
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“It is fundamentally important to work with people, understand what motivates them and what their lived experience has been.” Those were the words of Salma Yasmeen, Executive Director of Strategy and Change at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, as she joined two of her fellow NLC Accelerate Programme delegates on the first of a …
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Ep 31. The opportunities of data in waste management, Peter Hutt
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Waste management may not always get a reputation as a glamorous or innovative area of public sector and local authority management, but there are huge opportunities yet to be achieved; much of it involving data science and digital technology. On Episode 31 of PSE’s Public Sector Voices podcast, we sat down with Peter Hutt, Environment Manager at Op…
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Ep 30. How Covid has affected our high streets, Lahari Ramuni, Centre for Cities
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Ep 29. Putting homelessness first, Cllr Graham Carr-Jones, Dorset Council
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Ep 28. Keeping education level during lockdown, Cllr Anna Firth, Sevenoaks District Council
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Ep 27. National Association of Local Councils - Changing the landscape, Jonathan Owen and Sue Baxter
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On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by two key members of the National Association of Local Councils, Chief Executive, Jonathan Owen and Chair Sue Baxter. NALC has been supporting town and parish councils since 1947, by lobbying Government, advising councils and improving and developing the sector, but their challenges now …
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Ep 26. Caring for this generation of young people - Martina Kane, The Health Foundation
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On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by Martina Kane, Policy and Engagement Manager, at The Heath Foundation. She is calling for young people’s future & current health to be taken seriously by eliminating stress and uncertainty surrounding work and housing. Martina explains how young people’s health is heavily influenced by …
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Ep 25. Why Councils need to declare a Poverty Emergency, Cllr Mandy Clare
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On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices we are joined by Cllr Mandy Clare from Cheshire West and Chester Council. As the Leader’s champion of Poverty and Inequality, she is calling for the full Cabinet to declare a Poverty and Inequality Emergency. Councils around the country have been declaring climate emergencies and taking steps to mitiga…
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Ep 24. A Hydrogen Transport Revolution, Eamonn Ives
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This week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, covers a hydrogen transport revolution, with Centre for Policy Studies researcher, Eamonn Ives. Eamonn specialises in the environment, devolution and business and regulatory policy and recently authored a report on how hydrogen can fuel a transport revolution. While the UK economy has reduced its emissio…
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Ep 23. Is Higher Education the key to economic recovery?, Sir David Bell
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On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by Sir David Bell, whose career in local government spans almost four decades. Sir David is the current Vice Chancellor of the University of Sunderland and believes universities have a vital role to play in supporting the social and economic bounce back from coronavirus. Exams, assessm…
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Ep 22. How can data help the public sector? Steve Caughey, National Innovation Centre for Data
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On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by the Director of National Innovation Centre for Data, Steve Caughey, to highlight the potential of using data to it’s full potential within the public sector and beyond. At less than two years old, the centre is at the start of its journey to equip the public and private sector with …
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Ep 21. Isle of Wight fighting Covid-19 with the digital edge, Cllr Dave Stewart
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This week, Leader of Isle of Wight Council, Dave Stewart, Joined host Emily Rodgers on the Public Sector Voices podcast. The Island has received national attention throughout the coronavirus crisis for piloting the Government’s controversial track and trace app. With a modest population of 140,000 people, 40% of which are retired, how did this beau…
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Ep 20. Celebrating leadership through a crisis, Cllr Sarah Rouse
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This week leader of Malvern Hills District Council Sarah Rouse joined host Emily Rodgers on Public Sector Voices after being recognised in the #EverydayHeroes campaign for her leadership since taking over the council. The area suffered from severe floods that devastated businesses only to be hit with the pandemic as they began to recover, making Cl…
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