This podcast explores ALL things Local Government!
Connecting the people, and passion, held in local government in order to, share information, find solutions, promote ideas and support each other.
We hope to empower not only teams of today but also the next generations who will lead these complex, fast paced organisations.
Megan Carter interviews Artemis Ansell, Director of Planning and Regeneration, about her career journey and the benefits of working in local authority planning.
13 Nov 2024
16. Gavin Hall - Rob Roy
Megan Carter is joined by Gavin Hall - Director of Planning at Savills.
Gavin shares his passion for planning which started from a young age, fascinated by how people can shape and influence the future of places.
They myth-bust the world of planning across both the public and private sector, relationship building and the role he plays across a wide range of communities.
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30 Oct 2024
15. Pam Turton - Denmark
Megan Carter is joined by Pam Turton - Head of Transport at Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Pam shares her journey from starting on a graduate scheme in planning to her transition into the transport sector.
They discuss the future proofing of transport strategies, alongside the integral role it plays within developments across both the public and private sector.
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18 Oct 2024
14. John Mead - Dolphin
Megan Carter is joined by John Mead - Director at Gardiner and Theobald.
John shares his experience in supply chain management from working as a Carpenter into his strategic role as a Director.
They dive into his involvement with the 2012 Olympic redevelopment, social value focus through investment and how supply chain management links with local authorities.
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2 Oct 2024
13. Emily Chomicz - Magnifying Glass
Megan Carter is joined by Emily Chomicz - Acting Assistant Director of Procurement and Contracts at Reading Borough Council.
Emily shares her fascinating journey from working in Adult Social Care to Procurement within the public sector.
They myth bust career opportunities and dive into how local authorities are transitioning into modern procurement methods by being sustainable and forward thinking.
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18 Sept 2024
12. Emma Davies - Magnolia Tree
Megan Carter is joined by Emma Davies - Director and UK Lead for Regeneration at Atkins Realis.
Emma shares her broad experience in delivering regeneration schemes across the country.
They do a deep dive into the relationship dynamic between the private and public sector, including the benefits of honest conversations, relationship building and shared expertise.
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4 Sept 2024
11. Hayley Cook - Richard Branson
Megan Carter is joined by Hayley Cook - Marketing and Communications Manager at Portsmouth City Council.
She shares the impact Public Health departments have on local communities, by encouraging people to live happier and healthier lifestyles, alongside upfront preventative work and support.
They dive into the phenomenal offer of public health and the inspiring work they're currently leading on!
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15 May 2024
10. Lauren Bailey- Platform trainers
Meg Carter is joined by Lauren Bailey- Head of Social Value at Ridge & Partners.
Lauren shares how she got into social value and her journey along the way through both the public and private sector.
They discuss how social value can actually be delivered so it is something that is real, tangible and makes a difference.
Along the way they chat local government unlocking opportunities, how the private sector can help communities and of course afros & platform trainers!
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1 May 2024
9. Will Purvis - Français
Meg Carter is joined by Will Purvis - Head of Communications and Marketing.
Will shares what inspired him to join local government from starting as a councilor to moving into a role as an officer.
He shares the importance of cross working, drawing on the expertise of others and sharing experiences broadly between other authorities.
They talk about team investing, retaining young talent through apprenticeships and much much more...
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To get in touch with the podcast, please email hello@livinglocalgov.co.uk
17 Apr 2024
8. Michael Gilham - 1600s
Meg Carter is joined by Michael Gilham - Regeneration Programme Manager.
Michael shares his diverse experience within local government, from a grassroots start through work experience to working across multiple organisations in the varied discourse of project management.
He chats through the challenges local authorities are facing, shaping change and how its such an exciting time to be a part of these hugely impactful organisations.
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3 Apr 2024
7. Stacey Robins - Super Speed
Meg Carter is joined by guest Stacey Robins - Head of Planning and Environmental Services at Wealden District Council.
Stacey discusses his journey in the planning world, rom being initially inspired by a local ice cream factory to joining the public sector over 20 years ago.
He talks through the importance of representing the people and places, barriers faced by planners in today's society and the misconception by the public particularly post-COVID.
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20 Mar 2024
6. Jane Hardy - Whale Watching
Meg Carter is joined by guest Jane Hardy- Head of Economic Development.
Jane shares her journey from the private sector into the public sector from Electoral Services to Economic Development.
They discuss the electoral services community and the support across the country within these teams.
They also talk through the variety of local authorities, from having the opportunity to work in different departments to broadening skill sets.
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6 Mar 2024
5. Teresa Hogsbjerg - Coronation Chicken
Meg Carter is joined by Teresa Hogsbjerg - Head of Economic Development at Hampshire County Council!
Teresa discusses her colourful start to her career, from HMRC, to Cabinet Office to working within multiple local authorities.
They myth-bust common misconceptions of local government, debate is there a maturing workforce and the opportunity to break down barriers between the public and private sector.
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22 Feb 2024
4. Leigh-Sara Timberlake - Neapolitan
Meg Carter is joined by guest Leigh-Sara Timberlake - Group CEO at Business South!
Leigh-Sara shares the inspiration and ambition behind Business South and becoming the glue between the public and private sector.
She shares her experience of open and transparent joint working within the two sectors, alongside upcoming events Business South is attending.
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14 Feb 2024
3. Ellie Rymer - Lizzy Bennet
Meg Carter is joined by Ellie Rymer - Account Director at Meeting Place!
Ellie shares her experience of PR & Communications from the private sector into the public sector. They discuss the breadth of work undertaken by communications teams in local authorities from public consultations and stakeholder engagement to partnership working.
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To get in touch with the podcast, please email hello@livinglocalgov.co.uk
31 Jan 2024
2. Gini Cooling - Hufflepuff
Meg Carter is joined by Gini Cooling - Reward Consultant at West Sussex County Council!
Gini has worked at West Sussex for 20 years and shares her journey from Hotel Management into HR. They discuss the complexity of HR within local government energy and myth-bust what a career can entail within local authorities.
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To get in touch with the podcast, please email hello@livinglocalgov.co.uk
17 Jan 2024
1. Sarah Willett - Jam and Cream
Meg Carter is joined by her first guest Sarah Willett, Head of Regeneration and Economic Development at Gosport Borough Council!
Sarah shares her journey from 'Retail to Regen', her first impressions on the local government sector, project management and they discuss whether there is a skills gap in the sector.
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To get in touch with the podcast, please email hello@livinglocalgov.co.uk
12 Jan 2024
Welcome to Living La Vida Local
Meg Carter, Local Government enthusiast, introduces Living La Vida Local which hopes to inspire, enthuse and myth-bust about this fantastic sector!
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