We Love Local Government Podcast

We Love Local Government Podcast episodes:

• 07.31.2014

  Episode 16 - the one where we revisit localism and launch our secret facebook page

  In this episode we look at whether we've really seen the worst of the cuts, if localism is always the best way, more about the Tower Hamlets shenanigans and we mention our new secret facebook page.

  
• 07.03.2014

  Episode 15 - The one where we talk about all the fun things we've been doing over the last few weeks and the issue around striking

  In this episode of the WLLG podcast we talk about some of the field trips we've undertaken recently, from localgovcamp to the Strategic Leaders Forum. We also take a detour to look at the forthcoming strike and what it might...

  
• 06.05.2014

  Episode 14 - The one where we ironically talk about a late election count after being late podcasting

  In this episode we focus on two things - the 2014 local elections (and ask how do Sunderland manage to count quite so quickly?!) and one of our journeys over to the private sector.

  
• 01.23.2014

  Episode 13 - The one where we discuss money, culture and how many parking signs you can fit in a mile

  On this show we take a look at whether or not Brighton's plans to hold a council tax referendum are really all that bad, and debate whether Council's should act as modern day Arthur Daley's by curating and keeping hold...

  
• 01.12.2014

  Episode 12 - The one where we return from our winter hibernation

  In this episode we return from the land of the forgotten to talk about some of the things which are on our minds in the world of local government. We are mixing things up a bit, so expect to hear...

  
• 08.04.2013

  Episode 11 - the one where we park a few thoughts

  In this episode we take a look at parking, how Slough are using spy planes and whether HR Policies really can be distilled into 140 characters

  
• 07.17.2013

  Episode 10 - The one where we channelled our inner Nicholas Parsons

  This time around we look at licensing laws, planning laws and common sense laws, before discussing the DCLG going over budget, Doncaster hitting more problems and the ten big ideas from the LGA conference.

  
• 07.05.2013

  Episode 9 - The one from the LGA 2013 Conference

  This special episode comes from the 2013 LGA conference, and includes as many interviews as we could cram into one show.

  
• 07.01.2013

  Episode 8 - The one where we speak to someone new

  This week we are joined by our very first guest, author of Hard Change Dawn Reeves, who chews the fat on her debut novel as well as some of the wider issues facing local government. We also give our first...

  
• 06.17.2013

  Episode 7 - The one where we get more cultural than a yoghurt

  In this show we look at why the grass may be longer as well as greener, whether local government gets a bad press in the arts and ask whether E-Pic will soon be leaving us.

  
• 06.02.2013

  Episode 6 - The one where we wonder where all the knowledge went to

  This episode we look at more care system in crisis problems, how Stoke tried to take 6000 people to court, just how much Eric Pickles loves flags and whether the potential demise of the Knowledge Hub is the end of...

  
• 05.14.2013

  Episode 5 - The one where we had the long awaited sequel to The King's Speech

  In this show we discuss what the Queen's Speech meant for local government and briefly look at what the recent local elections mean for many Councils. The DCLG said some nice things about their charges, while some residents didn't say...

  
• 04.28.2013

  Episode 4 - The one where we find out what local really means

  In this podcast we look at the latest news in the world of local government and a little bit of a faux pas in Swindon as well as taking a quick look at just how local the election launches of...

  
• 04.11.2013

  Episode 3 - The one where all the rules changed

  It was 1 April recently, and for some reason we all like changing the rules on that date. From housing benefits and town hall pravdas via a look in at the DCLG and a play in the park we take...

  
• 03.27.2013

  Episode 2 - the one with Public Health, Council balls-up of the week and the introduction of the Challenge

  This week we look at everything from the DCLG's work on housing for migrants, Caerphilly's continuing struggles, what public health might mean for local government and of course touch on the budget amongst other things. We also introduce our local government...

  
• 03.11.2013

  WLLG Episode 1

  The very first recording we have produced. Please, be gentle.