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

In this month’s episode of Our World is Local, hosts Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson dive into one of the most significant periods for local and national politics in recent memory.

In this month's episode of Our World is Local, hosts Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson dive into one of the most significant periods for local and national politics in recent memory.

With fresh faces in local government, major announcements from the LGA conference, and a looming white paper on devolution and reorganisation, there's a lot to unpack! Tune in to hear their insights on what the future holds for local authorities and the evolving landscape of UK politics

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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