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Episode 20: Mayoral Development Corporations (with Nabeel Khan, Oxford Street Development Corporation)
October 6, 2026 · 44 minEpisode 20 sees Michael Clifford and Marcus Richards joined by Nabeel Khan, Chief Executive of the Oxford Street Development Corporation, to explore the past, present and future of Mayoral Development Corporations. We trace the evolution…
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Episode 19: Can We Finally Fix Social Care (with Rashpal Bishop, ADASS and Sali Miftari, EY Parthenon)
September 13, 2026 · 40 minIn this episode of The Star Chamber Podcast, we are joined by Rashpal Bishop, Vice President of ADASS and Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health at Sandwell Council and Sali Miftari of EY Parthenon, to take a deep dive into one…
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Episode 18: Public Finance Live Special (with Iain Murray - Director of Public Financial Management, CIPFA)
July 21, 2026 · 38 minIn this special episode, Michael and Marcus are joined by Iain Murray, CIPFA’s Director of Public Financial Management, recorded just post a busy few days at Public Finance Live 2026. Together, they reflect on the key themes emerging from…
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Episode 17: Devolution; from Beveridge to Burnham
July 9, 2026 · 41 minIn this episode, Marcus and Michael continue their focus on issues and trends impacting the local government sector, including rising local government debt levels, the Government’s plans for Mayoral Development Zones, and what the…
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Episode 16: From Cinque Ports to Freeports (with Stuart Rimmer and Alison Young, Thames Freeport)
June 10, 2026 · 46 minIn this episode, Marcus and Michael are joined by Stuart Rimmer and Alison Young from Thames Freeport for a wide-ranging discussion on one of the UK’s most significant economic growth initiatives. The conversation explores the role of…
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Episode 15: UKREiiF Special (with Nathan Spencer - Managing Director, UKREiiF)
May 29, 2026 · 35 minIn this special episode, Michael and I are joined by Nathan Spencer, Managing Director of UKREiiF, for a discussion recorded live at the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum in Leeds. Together, we explore how UKREiiF has…
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Episode 14: The Polls and The Plague (with Paul Harrison, ex Press Secretary to the Prime Minister)
May 18, 2026 · 40 minThis week, Marcus and Michael are joined by special guest Paul Harrison, former adviser to the Prime Minister and now of Lexington Communications, for a deep dive into the 2026 local election results and what they really mean for local…
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Episode 13: Hear Ye, Hear Ye…. AI is Coming!
April 15, 2026 · 35 minIn this episode of The Star Chamber Podcast, Marcus and Michael reflect on the latest developments shaping local government. Along with an overview on key news topics ranging from New Towns to Best Value Commissioners, their deep dive…