Radical Reformers ep.114: Public Service Reform X Participative Democracy with Andy Ferrier, Chief Executive of Test Valley Borough Council
- Andrew Laird
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In our latest episode of Radical Reformers, I'm joined by Andy Ferrier, Chief Executive of Test Valley Borough Council, for a thoughtful and practical conversation about how public service reform, neighbourhood working and democratic renewal can come together.
At Mutual Ventures we talk about Radical Place Leadership - Andy is definitely a Radical place Leader!
In this episode, we discuss:
Why many people feel alienated from traditional democratic processes and what can be done about it.
How engaging citizens’ assemblies and deliberative approaches can support better‑informed political decision‑making.
The transformative, once-in-a-generation opportunity of LGR
Why culture, behaviours and leadership matter just as much as governance and committees
How neighbourhood approaches could support prevention, stronger connection to communities and better children’s and adults’ services.
Andy is refreshingly honest about the limits of traditional models and optimistic about working together. The most important aspect for him, he says, is working with communities, elected members and partners to think about how they develop together as a collective enterprise.
If you’re thinking about empowering communities, Local Government Reorganisation, Pride in Place, the future of democratic leadership or public service reform more generally, this episode is for you.
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