Our World is Local: Law, governance and kindness, with Rachel McKoy
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Our World is Local: Law, governance and kindness, with Rachel McKoy

29 June 2025

Newham LBC's Rachel McKoy lifts the lid on one of local government’s most vital but often least understood roles — the monitoring officer

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Our World is Local: Local government reorganisation with Simon Kaye

07 May 2025

Simon Kaye, policy director at the think tank Reform, explores the competing visions for future c...

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Our World is Local: Martin Reeves

26 March 2025

In this episode of Our World is Local, we are joined by Dr Martin Reeves, chief executive of Oxfo...

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Our World is Local: Adele Wylie

15 January 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Adele Wylie, the dynamic chief executive of North Northamptonsh...

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Our World is Local: The future of local government and devolution

21 November 2024

In this month’s episode of Our World is Local, hosts Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson dive into one...

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Our World is Local: Matt Prosser

22 October 2024

In this episode of our podcast, we welcome Matt Prosser, Chief Executive of Dorset Council and Pr...

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Our World Is Local: Prof John Denham

02 October 2024

In this episode of our monthly podcast, hosts Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson are joined by Profes...

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Inside the Local Authority of the Year

13 August 2024

Back in June, Knowsley Council was named 'Local Authority of the Year' award at The MJ Awards. I...

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Sir Bob Neill talks about his political journey

By Heather Jameson | 15 July 2024

In the latest episode of the Our World is Local podcast, former local government minister Sir Bob...

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Local election preview with Jessica Studdert and Duncan Flynn

By Heather Jameson | 03 July 2024

In this podcast, Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson are joined by two special guests as we look ahead...

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General Election preview with James Goldstone

20 June 2024

With just under two weeks to go until the 2024 General Election, Our World is Local podcast hosts...

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Head of Inclusion (Education)

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion (Education)

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council