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Commerciality with Purpose: How Councils Can Deliver Lasting Impact
October 22, 2026 · 25 min.In this episode of The Truth About Local Government, Matthew Masters sits down with Ostap Paparega, Deputy Chief Executive at Wyre Forest District Council, to explore how councils can move beyond short-term savings and create lasting…
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Paying for Democracy: Are We Undervaluing Local Councillors?
October 12, 2026 · 23 minIn this episode of The Truth About Local Government, Matthew Masters is joined by Professor Colin Copus, one of the UK's leading experts on local democracy and local political leadership, alongside Ray Tomkinson, experienced local…
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The Strengths of Autism: Rethinking Neurodiversity in Public Service
October 5, 2026 · 20 minIn 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…
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Constitutionalising English Local Government
September 30, 2026 · 24 minIn 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…
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Creating Autism-Friendly Schools: Lessons for Education and Beyond
September 22, 2026 · 17 minIn 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…
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Creating Content That Matters for the Local Government Sector.
September 13, 2026 · 17 minLocal 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…
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Supporting Neurodivergent Members: Better Councils, Better Communities
September 8, 2026 · 21 minNeurodivergent 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…
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Autism in the Workplace Unlocking Neurodivergent Talent
September 8, 2026 · 16 minLocal 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…
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Powers you didn't know you had: The example of the Oxford temporary congestion charge
August 21, 2026 · 22 minThis 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…
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Mapping the Future: Local Government Reorganisation, Political Change and Development Delivery
August 3, 2026 · 23 minLocal 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…
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Creating Space for Reflection: Supporting Wellbeing Through Schwartz Rounds
August 3, 2026 · 20 minPublic service can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also carry a significant emotional burden. Every day, local government employees support vulnerable residents, navigate difficult situations and make decisions that have a profound…
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What Must Be True? The Six Conditions for Sustained Change in Local Government
July 28, 2026 · 20 minLocal government leaders are being asked to achieve something unprecedented: maintain frontline services under intense financial and workforce pressures whilst simultaneously redesigning organisations for a rapidly changing future. In this…

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