Welcome to the LGC News Roundup, a new podcast from the Local Government Chronicle. Each week, members of the LGC news team will sit down to discuss the biggest stories for the sector. From council finances to net zero, adults’ social care and county deals, the LGC team will give you the lowdown on the latest news in local government. Tune in for stories, gossip, analysis and more...
For this week’s episode deputy editor Martin George is joined by editor Sarah Calkin and head of content Kirsty Weakley to discuss the latest on Birmingham City Council.
They also share the reflections on the key themes from this year’s LGC Summit – an event for chief executives and senior officers to talk about the biggest issues facing the sector under the Chatham House Rule.
Finally, they look at what a new levelling up minister will mean and what Labour’s new shadow team tells us about its priorities.
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You can find more in-depth discussions at LGC's other podcast, the Local Authority.
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7 Sept 2023
Where does the blame lie for Birmingham’s financial woes?
This week, editor Sarah Calkin sits down with head of content Kirsty Weakley and reporter Kwame Boakye to discuss Birmingham City Council issuing a section 114 notice and Angela Rayner's appointment as shadow levelling up secretary.
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31 Aug 2023
How could council strikes affect this year’s pay negotiations?
This week, deputy editor Martin George sits down with editor Sarah Calkin and news editor Kirsty Weakley to discuss news that thousands of council staff will strike over pay, and what the government's changes to nutrient neutrality rules to unblock stalled housing developments mean for councils.
They also ponder what a proposed change in the law following the extension of the ultra low emissions zone (Ulez) in London could mean for how the capital is run.
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24 Aug 2023
Leisure, temporary housing and comms expert Andy Allsopp on delivering bad news
This week deputy editor Martin George is joined by senior reporter Megan Kenyon and head of content Kirsty Weakley to discuss why some councils are struggling to deliver leisure services.
They also talk about the human and financial costs that a crisis in temporary accommodation is causing.
And with many councils forecasting huge gaps in their finances, Martin is joined by communications guru Andy Allsopp to discuss how local authorities can best tell residents about bad news about their own organisation.
Also, in her last News Round Up podcast, Megan reflects on what she had learned about local government during two years at LGC.
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17 Aug 2023
Antisocial behaviour, Woking’s borrowing and the IFS’s Kate Ogden on outdated funding models
This week deputy editor Martin George is joined by senior reporter Megan Kenyon and head of content Kirsty Weakley to discuss whether councils are doing enough to deal with antisocial behaviour.
They also talk about councils lending money to Woking, even after its financial difficulties began to emerge.
Later in the podcast Kirsty is joined by Kate Ogden, senior research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, to share the findings of some research about how well local government funding is distributed.
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10 Aug 2023
Best value notice at BCP, Oflog & social care and special guest Jonathan Werran
This week, deputy editor Martin George sits down with editor Sarah Calkin and senior reporter Megan Kenyon to discuss the best value notice issued to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the regulation of social care and life after Leps, with Localis chief executive Jonathan Werran.
3 Aug 2023
Struggling councils, ULEZ announcement and a special guest
This week, deputy editor Martin George sits down with news editor Kirsty Weakley and reporter Kwame Boakye to discuss councils that are struggling financially, last week's ULEZ announcement.
Martin also speaks to Adam Lent, chief executive of New Local, about his views on green issues in politics.
If you like the LGC News Round Up don't forget to subscribe, share or leave us a review. You can find more in-depth discussion at LGC's other podcast, the Local Authority.
Find more news, features and analysis from the LGC team at www.lgcplus.com.
27 Jul 2023
Gove’s housing plans, local government pay latest and taking out the trash
On this episode of the LGC News Round Up, host and deputy editor, Martin George is joined by reporter, Kwame Boakye and head of content, Kirsty Weakley. The team discuss Michael Gove's big plans for fixing the housing crisis, Kwame fills us in on ongoing local government pay negotiations and Kirsty picks out the highlights of the government's 'take out the trash' day.
If you like the LGC News Round Up don't forget to subscribe, share or leave us a review. You can find more in-depth discussion at LGC's other podcast, the Local Authority.
Find more news, features and analysis from the LGC team at www.lgcplus.com.
20 Jul 2023
Rowley’s audit backlog plans and covid inquiry revelations
On the latest episode of the LGC News Round Up, deputy editor and host, Martin George is joined by head of content, Kirsty Weakley and reporter, Kwame Boakye.
The team discuss local government minister Lee Rowley's plan to clear the audit backlog, LGA chief executive Mark Lloyd's revelations at the Covid Inquiry and the latest on whether the government will allow councils to hold remote meetings. Martin also shares some (hilarious) AI generated pension fund jokes.
If you like listening, don't forget to subscribe to the LGC News Round Up, leave us a review or share this episode. You can also tune in to LGC's in-depth podcast, The Local Authority.
Don't forget to subscribe, share or leave us a review! And check out more LGC content on our website www.lgcplus.com
13 Jul 2023
Measuring councils’ performance, pension scheme changes and the levelling up bill
On the LGC news round up this week, host and deputy editor Martin George is joined by head of content, Kirsty Weakley and senior reporter, Megan Kenyon to discuss this week’s big local government headlines.
Tune in to hear analysis of the Office for Local Government’s new data explorer, changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Covid inquiry, the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill and how councils are starting to use threads.
If you like listening, don't forget to subscribe to the LGC News Round Up, leave us a review or share this episode. You can also tune in to LGC's in-depth podcast, The Local Authority.
Don't forget to subscribe, share or leave us a review! And check out more LGC content on our website www.lgcplus.com
6 Jul 2023
LGA conference, Oflog launch and devolution update
On the podcast this week, join team LGC from Bournemouth as they round-up the biggest takeaways from the Local Government Association conference. Deputy editor, Martin George is joined by head of content, Kirsty Weakley, senior reporter, Megan Kenyon and reporter, Kwame Boakye. Tune in to get the lowdown on the biggest event in the local government calendar, analysis of the launch of the Office for Local Government and a devolution update.
If you like listening, don’t forget to subscribe to the LGC News Round Up, leave us a review or share this episode. You can also tune in to LGC’s in-depth podcast, The Local Authority.
29 Jun 2023
Covid inquiry, voter ID and the LGA conference
The LGC News Round Up is back for series two! This week, deputy editor Martin George sits down with editor Sarah Calkin and reporter, Kwame Boakye to discuss the ongoing Covid Inquiry, the impact of Voter ID legislation and next week’s LGA conference in Bournemouth.
If you enjoyed listening, check out LGC’s other podcast, The Local Authority, for a more in-depth discussion of the issues affecting local government.
11 Nov 2022
Episode Six: Asylum seeker hotels, devolution and health
This week editor Sarah Calkin, is joined by deputy editor Martin George and head of content Kirsty Weakley to dissect the week's big stories.
They discus why councils are frustrated with the Home Office over hotels being used to house asylum seekers, the latest on devolution deals, and why health is critical to the devolution agenda. They also consider what the autumn statement will mean for councils.
Listeners will also find out what happened when one council asked residents to vote on the name for a new museum.
4 Nov 2022
Episode Five: Latest on the ministerial reshuffle and asylum seeker hotels
Deputy editor Martin George and reporter Megan Kenyon talk through the week's top stories.
Tune in to hear them discus what we know so far about the new ministerial team at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, how councils have responded to Home Office plans to move asylum seekers to hotels, and find out who has been getting important press releases about horses.
Megan also speaks to Jessica Hill, deputy news editor, about what she has learned in her time at LGC before she leaves the team for pastures new.
28 Oct 2022
Episode Four: Michael Gove returns, multi-academy trusts & exempt accommodation
In Episode Four of the LGC News Round Up, deputy editor Martin George chats to reporter, Megan Kenyon about this week's top news stories.
Tune in to hear them discuss the new prime minister Rishi Sunak, Michael Gove's return as levelling up secretary, Martin's investigation into multi-academy trusts and the Commons' levelling up committee's report into exempt accommodation.
If you liked listening, you can check out our other monthly podcast The Local Authority for a more in-depth discussion around the issues facing local government.
21 Oct 2022
Episode Three: interventions, the housing crisis and a new prime minister
In Episode Three of the LGC News Round Up, editor, Sarah Calkin sits down with reporter Megan Kenyon to discuss this week's biggest stories for local government. Later in the show, Sarah is joined by deputy news editor, Jessica Hill to discuss her reporting into government interventions in councils. Episode Three was recorded on the afternoon of prime minister Liz Truss's resignation after just 45 days in Number 10 - Sarah and Megan discuss the mood among councillors, the latest on investment zones and social care charging reforms, and Megan's interview with shadow housing minister, Matthew Pennycook.
Music: Catch It by Coma Media
Artwork: Alex Abadjieva
14 Oct 2022
Episode Two: levelling up, investment zones and traffic in Canterbury
In Episode Two of the LGC News Round Up, reporter, Megan Kenyon, is joined by deputy news editor, Jessica Hill and reporter, Steven Downes to discuss this week's biggest stories. Tune in to hear the team give the lowdown on how the government is getting on with levelling up, the latest on investment zones, Jessica's interview with former Oldham MBC chief, Carolyn Wilkins and Canterbury's new traffic plans.
7 Oct 2022
Episode One: Conservative Party Conference
In episode one of the LGC News Round Up, LGC head of content Kirsty Weakley sits down with deputy news editor, Jessica Hill and reporter Megan Kenyon to discuss their trip to the Conservative Party Conference this week.
Tune in to hear about the local government minister's comments on council finances, what's the latest for levelling up and why the Chancellor was talking about shopping at Sainsbury's.
Music: Coma Media
6 Oct 2022
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LGC News Roundup is a new podcast from the Local Government Chronicle. Each week, members of the LGC news team will sit down to discuss the biggest stories for the sector. From council finances to net zero, adults’ social care and county deals, the LGC team will give you the lowdown on the latest news in local government. Tune in for stories, gossip, analysis and more.
Music: Catch It by Coma-Media
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