Radical Reformers ep.101: The Work We Need, with Hilary Cottam, author and public service innovator
In the latest episode of Radical Reformers, I'm joined by renowned public service innovator and author, Hilary Cottam. Hilary has just...
Andrew Laird
Jul 241 min read
Radical Reformers ep.100: Public Service Reform Special - Part 2: Trusting Place with Eve Roodhouse, LGA, Simon Kaye, Re:State and MV Non-Exec Director, Professor Donna Hall
This is episode 100 of the Radical Reformers podcast! Â We wanted to take the opportunity to thank all the guests who have taken the time...
Andrew Laird
Jul 92 min read
Radical Reformers ep.99: Public Service Reform Special - Part 1: Relational Practice with Rob Wilson, Kathy Evans, Emma Lord, Ron Charlton, Toby Lowe, and Wendy Lansdown
The next two episodes of the Radical Reformers podcast will be a bit different (and hopefully a treat for the public service reform nerds...
Andrew Laird
Jun 262 min read
Radical Reformers ep.98: Caring for the community with Bas Sadiq, Chief Executive of the Homerton Healthcare Foundation Trust and the place-based leader for City and Hackney
In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, Bas Sadiq, the Chief Executive of the Homerton Healthcare Foundation Trust and the...
Andrew Laird
Jun 121 min read
Radical Reformers ep.97: The opportunity children deserve with Sophie Clarke, We Are Juno and Scott Darraugh, Social adVentures
In this week’s episode Radical Reformers, I welcome back a duo we’ve had on the podcast before - Scott Darraugh from Social adVentures...
Andrew Laird
May 291 min read
Radical Reformers ep.96: Leading a turnaround with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of SOLACE
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of S OLACE . ...
Andrew Laird
May 151 min read
Radical Reformers ep.95: All in for Greater Manchester with Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority
In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, I'm joined by Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority...
Andrew Laird
May 11 min read
Radical Reformers ep.94: Creating Community Agency with Graeme Duncan, Chief Executive of Right to Succeed
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat to Graeme Duncan, Chief Executive of Right to Succeed, a charity that supports...
Andrew Laird
Apr 171 min read
Radical Reformers ep.93: The Business of Running a Council with Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat to Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council....
Andrew Laird
Apr 31 min read
Radical Reformers ep.92: Convening Leadership with Kate Josephs, Chief Executive, Sheffield City Council
This week, I'm joined by Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council. Kate is a former Senior Civil Servant in Whitehall who...
Andrew Laird
Mar 201 min read
Radical Reformers ep.91: Female Leadership with Theresa Leavy, Arianna Giovannini, Fatima Khan Shah, Sam Plum, Prof. Donna Hall and Naomi Hulston
To celebrate International Women’s Day we have produced a special episode of the Radical Reformers podcast.  Since its launch, from the...
Andrew Laird
Mar 131 min read
Radical Reformers ep.90: Supporting children to flourish with Louisa Mitchell MBE, Chief Executive, AllChild
In this episode of Radical Reformers, I am joined by Louisa Mitchell MBE, Chief Executive of All Child, an organisation dedicated to...
Andrew Laird
Mar 61 min read
Radical Reformers ep.89: Radical Place Leadership with Kim Wright, Chief Executive, Brent Council
In our latest episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew is joined by Kim Wright, Chief Executive of Brent Council. Â In London, 1 in 23...
Andrew Laird
Feb 191 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 231 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
Jan 91 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
Dec 12, 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
Nov 28, 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 24, 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
Oct 10, 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 25, 20241 min read