Andrew Laird
Jan 231 min read
Radical Reformers ep.87: The Devolution White Paper with Arianna Giovannini, Former Director and Associate Fellow at IPPR North
In our latest episode of Radical Reformers, I get into the detail of the English Devolution White Paper with the local government expert,...
Andrew Laird
Jan 91 min read
Radical Reformers ep.86: Community connection and accountability with Naomi Hulston, Chief Executive of Catch22
In our first Radical Reformers episode of 2025, I welcomed Naomi Hulston, Chief Executive of Catch22, a national charity delivering...
Andrew Laird
Dec 12, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.85: Reimagining the local state with the Reform Think Tank
This episode is a bit different. I've done a few of these before, but this one is based around a conference - John Copps and I were live...
Andrew Laird
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.84: Reinventing Children's Care Homes with Emmanuel Akpan-Inwang Founder and Director, Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust
In this episode of Radical Reformers, I welcomed Emmanuel Akpan Inwang, Founder and Director of Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust. Â Emmanuel's...
Andrew Laird
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.83: Violence Reduction with Martin P Griffiths, CBE, Trauma Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Clinical Director of Violence Reduction at NHS London
In this episode of Radical Reformers, I welcomed Martin P Griffiths, CBE, Trauma Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Clinical Director...
Andrew Laird
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.82: High challenge and high support with Theresa Leavy, Former Executive Director for Children, Dorset Council
In this episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew Laird is joined by Theresa Leavy, former Executive Director for Children (DCS) at Dorset...
Andrew Laird
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.81: Enabling Leadership with Lucy Butler, Director, South East Regional Care Cooperative
In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, I am joined by Lucy Butler, Director of South East Regional Care Cooperative. Lucy shares...
Andrew Laird
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.80: Supporting people who are having a tough time with Mark Simms, Chief Executive,P3 Group
This episode is with Mark Simms, the Chief Executive of the P3 Group. He describes P3 as an organisation that supports people who are...
Andrew Laird
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.79: Radical Place Leadership with Simon Beeton, Chief Executive, Navigo Health and Care CIC
This episode is with Simon Beeton, the Chief Executive of Navigo Health and Social Care CIC, a mental health and wellbeing provider in...
Andrew Laird
Aug 14, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.78: The changing role of the council Chief Executive with Donna Hall and Stephen Young
This episode is all about the changing role of the council Chief Executive - and it certainly is changing!  The financial pressures on...
Andrew Laird
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.77: Labour's Policy Agenda With Charlotte Pickles And Jack Shaw
This episode is a bit special. It's the first time we have had two guests on at the same time. They are Charlie Pickles from the Reform...
Andrew Laird
Jul 17, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.76: City Turnaround with Tom Riordan
This episode is with Tom Riordan. Tom is a legend in public service circles. He's been the Chief Executive of Leeds Council for 14 years,...
Andrew Laird
Jun 5, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.75: Commissioning for Better Outcomes with Lesley Dixon
This episode is with Lesley Dixon. Lesley is the chief executive of PSS, a Liverpool based charity delivering adult social care services...
Andrew Laird
May 22, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.74: Empowering local public services with Rob Whiteman
This episode is with Rob Whiteman, the Chief Executive of CIPFA. Rob is a very thoughtful and influential commentator on local government...
Andrew Laird
May 8, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.73: Fighting Health Neglect with Dr. Linda Harris
This episode is with Dr Linda Harris, the Chief Executive and Chief Medical Officer of Spectrum Community Health a Wakefield based social...
Andrew Laird
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.72: From Homeless to CEO with Sarah Thomas
This episode is with Sarah Thomas, the Chief Executive of the Fostering Network, the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership...
Andrew Laird
Apr 10, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.71: Stronger Economies And Stronger Communities With Rob Walsh
This episode is with Rob Walsh, the long standing Chief Executive of Northeast Lincolnshire Council. Rob has been Chief Exec of Northeast...
Andrew Laird
Mar 13, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.70: System Leadership for healthy children and families with Sam Allen
This episode is with Sam Allen the Chief Executive of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. This system covers a huge...
Andrew Laird
Feb 28, 20241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.69: Place Leadership with Sam Plum
This episode is with Sam Plum, the inaugural Chief Executive of the new Westmorland and Furness Council. This council was created when...
Andrew Laird
Feb 15, 20242 min read
Radical Reformers ep.68: The Wider Determinants of Health with Elly De Decker
This episode is with Elly De Decker, the Chief Executive of the Bromley by Bow Centre, a nationally renowned community centre in East...