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
7 days ago1 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
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
Sep 11, 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 29, 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 14, 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
Aug 1, 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
Jul 17, 20241 min read