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...

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,...

This episode is with Lesley Dixon. Lesley is the chief executive of PSS, a Liverpool based charity delivering adult social care services...

This episode is with Rob Whiteman, the Chief Executive of CIPFA. Rob is a very thoughtful and influential commentator on local government...

This episode is with Dr Linda Harris, the Chief Executive and Chief Medical Officer of Spectrum Community Health a Wakefield based social...

This episode is with Sarah Thomas, the Chief Executive of the Fostering Network, the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership...

This episode is with Rob Walsh, the long standing Chief Executive of Northeast Lincolnshire Council. Rob has been Chief Exec of Northeast...

This episode is with Sam Allen the Chief Executive of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. This system covers a huge...

This episode is with Sam Plum, the inaugural Chief Executive of the new Westmorland and Furness Council. This council was created when...

This episode is with Elly De Decker, the Chief Executive of the Bromley by Bow Centre, a nationally renowned community centre in East...

This episode is with Andy Couldrick. Andy is the Chair of the Birmingham Children’s Trust, having just stepped back from being the Chief...

This episode is with leading health and care expert Nigel Edwards. Nigel recently stepped down as the chief Executive of the Nuffield...

This episode is a real treat for anyone interested in a more person-centred way of delivering support. The conversation is with Helen...

This episode is with Adele Taylor, the Executive Director of Finance and Commercial Services at Slough Borough Council. Those of you who...

Another conference-based episode! This time I travelled to the impressive new City Hall in Sunderland for the Co-operative Councils...

Solace Summit 2023 special episode - live from Birmingham Last week, Andrew attended the #Solacesummit2023 in Birmingham. In...

Andrew Christie, Chair, Birmingham Childrens Trust This episode is with Andrew Christie, a children’s services professional who is held...

Deborah Cadman, Chief Executive, Birmingham City Council This episode is with Deborah Cadman, the Chief Executive of Birmingham City...

Fatima Khan Shah, West Yorkshire Inclusivity Champion Inclusivity… Inequality… These are important, much-used words – but how do you...

Emma Osmundsen, Chief Executive of Sixty Bricks We are in the midst of a housing crisis and a climate crisis – so how do we build more...