LGC News Round Up

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...

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Episodes

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023

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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Thursday Sep 07, 2023

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.
 
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 discussions at LGC's other podcast, the Local Authority.
 
Find the LGC News Round Up on your podcast platform of choice here.

Thursday Aug 31, 2023

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.
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 the LGC News Round Up on your podcast platform of choice here.

Thursday Aug 24, 2023

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.
If you like the LGC News Round Up don't forget to like, subscribe, share or leave us a review.
You can find more in-depth discussions at LGC's other podcast, The Local Authority.
Find the LGC News Round Up on your podcast platform of choice here.

Thursday Aug 17, 2023

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.  
If you like the LGC News Round Up don't forget to like, subscribe, share or leave us a review.
You can find more in-depth discussions at LGC's other podcast, The Local Authority.
Find the LGC News Round Up on your podcast platform of choice here.

Thursday Aug 10, 2023

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.

Thursday Aug 03, 2023

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.

Thursday Jul 27, 2023

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.

Thursday Jul 20, 2023

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

Thursday Jul 13, 2023

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 

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