Will Godfrey

Will Godfrey is chief executive of Newport City Council

  • Reinvigorating local democracy

    07 November 2018

    A conference in Newport this week looked at the future of democracy. Will Godfrey emphasises the city’s ‘proud history of making its voice heard’ and says the role and influence of local government is now more important than ever

  • How Clear thinking can develop your performance

    16 May 2018

    Will Godfrey looks at how a new approach to his council’s annual appraisal process is proving a good example of how changing the status quo can inspire effective culture change for any organisation.

  • Summit city

    24 September 2014

    Hosting the NATO summit last month put Newport firmly on the map, says Will Godfrey.