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Our World is Local: Adele Wylie

In this episode, we sit down with Adele Wylie, the dynamic chief executive of North Northamptonshire Council, to discuss her journey, challenges, and ambitions in local government.

In this episode, we sit down with Adele Wylie, the dynamic chief executive of North Northamptonshire Council, to discuss her journey, challenges, and ambitions in local government.

Marking a year in her leadership role, Adele reflects on the transition from monitoring officer to chief executive and shares her experiences navigating the complexities of leading a newly reorganized local authority.

Adele dives into the challenges of merging multiple councils into a single unitary authority, particularly in the wake of Northamptonshire's financial struggles. She provides valuable insights into managing change, unifying teams, and building a strong organisational culture.

She introduces the 'Big 50 Vision', a bold plan to transform Northamptonshire by 2050, focusing on community outcomes and collaboration with partners. Adele also highlights exciting innovations in digital transformation, including AI and data-driven strategies to improve education, social care, and housing services.

Tune in to this inspiring episode to hear how Adele is reshaping local government and championing positive change in her community.

Hosted by Cratus Group CEO Nick Kilby and the editor of The MJ, Heather Jameson, the ‘Our World is Local' podcast is a space to learn about the key figures in local government, highlighting the tremendous work they do for the communities they serve.

You can listen to the previous episodes ⁠⁠on Spotify here and wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

 

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