Ep. 5 - In conversation with Lord Gary Porter

10/29/19 • 37 min

Conversations about a Collaborative Society with Lord Victor Adebowale

Lord Gary Porter, district councillor and former Chair of the Local Government Association

Reflecting on a long career in local government, latterly as Chair of the LGA, Lord Porter makes the case for decent housing being the bedrock of a healthy society, and for us to view the ageing population as an asset. He reflects on the types of leadership required for social change and the importance of building national, cross-party consensus on the complex challenges facing society.

Lord Gary Porter, district councillor and former Chair of the Local Government Association

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Ep. 4 - In conversation with Emma Revie

Emma Revie, Chief Executive of the Trussell Trust

Recorded at one of the Trussell Trust foodbanks, in this podcast Emma reflects on what the increasing demand for foodbanks says about society today. She talks about the importance of food as a means of generating social relationships, and why being able to extend hospitality to others matters. Discussing the strengths she thinks exist in society, Emma shares her views on the power of volunteers and makes the case for the importance of collaborative leadership in generating social change.

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Ep. 6 - In conversation with Dr Henry Kippin

Dr Henry Kippin, currently Executive Director of Public Service Reform at West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), soon to be Director of Economic Growth for NTCA and former Chief Executive of Collaborate

Henry has dedicated his career to building collaborations as a route to better social outcomes. Drawing on his experience, from Africa to the West Midlands, Henry reflects on the role of policy in shaping society, and the disconnect between politics and people. Henry shares his perspectives on the power of place, the opportunities devolution can bring, and the potential of public service reform.