As part of our new interview series for Future Local Lab, LGIU’s Chief Executive Jonathan Carr-West sat down with Professor Donna Hall to discuss her impressive career, what it takes to transform local government for the future and the courage needed in local leadership right now to get the ball rolling.

2:16 Donna Halls' journey into local government3:54 The Wigan Deal: The inspiration behind it6:45 A new approach: Person-centric public services10:01 The challenges of implementing innovative practices14:13 Courageous local leadership for the future18:41 Building trust and community empowerment21:54 The future of local government30:11 Final reflections