Truth about Local Government Podcast
1) Building Inclusive Growth: Inside Newham’s Strategic Place Vision
In this episode of Truth About Local Government, we dive into how the London Borough of Newham is turning its Growth Plan into reality. With a strong focus on inclusive economy, community wealth build...Show More
2) Beyond the Map: Why Governance Design Beats Structure in Local Government Reorganisation
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) isn’t just about drawing new boundaries it’s about what happens in the first 100 days when governance design, delegation, and political confidence collide with re...Show More
3) The Legacy Coach: Rewriting Your Next Chapter
In this episode of Truth About Local Government, I sit down with Averil Price author of The Legacy Coach: Your Next Chapter, Your Legacy, Your Way, available on Amazon. After more than two decades as ...Show More
4) Creating a City of Culture: Insights from Arts, Health, and Innovation
In this episode of Truth About Local Government, Matthew Masters speaks with Professor Rafaela Neiva, Professor in Public Sociology at Liverpool Business School and a leading expert in cultural policy...Show More
5) Rethinking Transformation in Local Government: A Smarter Approach to Success
Transformation in local government is often framed as a necessity driven by financial pressures, rising demand, and the need to modernise services. Yet, despite widespread efforts, success remains elu...Show More
Rethinking Transformation in Local Government: A Smarter Approach to Success
23:34 | Nov 14th, 2025
6) Culture as Catalyst: How Values-Driven Leadership Powers Organisational Change
In this we had the pleasure of speaking with Emma Riley, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Barrett Values Centre, to explore the transformative power of organisational culture. Emma shares insights fr...Show More
Culture as Catalyst: How Values-Driven Leadership Powers Organisational Change
20:48 | Nov 13th, 2025
7) Hull Forward: Leadership, Infrastructure, and Inclusive Growth – Insights from Leader, Councillor Mike Ross
In this episode of Truth About Local Government, Matt Masters sits down with Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, to explore the city’s ambitious plans for infrastructure, regeneration, ...Show More
8) Why Transformation Often Fails Within Local Government
Transformation is often seen as the fix for inefficiencies and budget pressures in local government, but many programmes fail to deliver lasting change. In this episode, Claire Symonds, Ashley Roper, ...Show More
9) Unlocking the Hidden Value: Rethinking Data in Social Care
In this episode we sit down with Alexander Mileman, Founder of Achieving for Action to explore the transformative potential of the Social Care Value Index project. They discuss how local authorities a...Show More
10) Cambridge at the Crossroads: Growth, Justice and the Future of a Global City
In this episode, we speak with Councillor Cameron Holloway, the Leader of Cambridge City Council, about the exciting developments and pressing challenges facing one of the UK’s most iconic cities. Fro...Show More
Cambridge at the Crossroads: Growth, Justice and the Future of a Global City
22:33 | Nov 5th, 2025