Truth about Local Government

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• The Strengths of Autism: Rethinking Neurodiversity in Public Service

  October 5, 2026 · 20 min

  In this episode, we speak with Alex Manners, autism advocate, speaker and neurodiversity expert, about the strengths, talents and unique perspectives autistic people bring to organisations and communities. Together, we explore how public…

• Constitutionalising English Local Government

  September 30, 2026 · 24 min

  In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, Matthew Masters speaks with Professor Jonathan Davies about one of the most fundamental questions facing English local government: should local government be constitutionally recognised…

• Creating Autism-Friendly Schools: Lessons for Education and Beyond

  September 22, 2026 · 17 min

  In this episode, Matt Masters speaks with autism expert Alex Manners about what it takes to create truly autism-friendly schools. Drawing on his own experiences of navigating education as an autistic young person, Alex shares what school…

• Creating Content That Matters for the Local Government Sector.

  September 13, 2026 · 17 min

  Local government has never had more access to content, research, podcasts, reports and thought leadership. Yet with leaders under immense pressure and time constraints, how do we ensure the content being produced actually helps drive…

• Supporting Neurodivergent Members: Better Councils, Better Communities

  September 8, 2026 · 21 min

  Neurodivergent people are represented across every part of society, including local government, yet the conversation about supporting neurodivergent elected members is often overlooked. In this episode of The Truth About Local Government…

• Autism in the Workplace Unlocking Neurodivergent Talent

  September 8, 2026 · 16 min

  Local government continues to face significant workforce challenges, yet many organisations unintentionally create barriers that prevent autistic employees from reaching their full potential. In this episode, Matt Masters is joined by…

• Powers you didn't know you had: The example of the Oxford temporary congestion charge

  August 21, 2026 · 22 min

  This episode kicks off our mini-series on 'powers you didn't know you had', about powers that are either unknown, not recognised, or just felt to be too difficult to use, but may offer opportunities to address problems faced by our…

• Mapping the Future: Local Government Reorganisation, Political Change and Development Delivery

  August 3, 2026 · 23 min

  Local Government Reorganisation is reshaping the local government landscape across England, creating new authorities, redefining political relationships and raising important questions about how places will be planned, governed and…