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PODCASTS

Our World Is Local: Prof John Denham

In this episode of our monthly podcast, hosts Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson are joined by Professor John Denham, former secretary of state for communities and local government.

In this episode of our monthly podcast, hosts Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson are joined by Professor John Denham, former secretary of state for communities and local government.

The trio discuss the priorities for an incoming government, focusing on the challenges faced by local authorities, including financial pressures and the need for a clear vision for local government in the future. Prof Denham shares insights on the importance of empowering local councils to shape public spending, reflecting on his experience with the Total Place initiative. They also delve into how central government can support local innovation and the shifting landscape of public trust in news and communication.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on local governance, public service transformation and much more.

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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Labour conference: Reed puts councillors back into LGPS

By Heather Jameson | 28 September 2025

Councillors in England will be allowed back into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), communities secretary Steve Reed has announced.

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LGA: Councils need more than a decade to reach decent homes standard

By Neil Merrick | 24 September 2025

Councils should be given up to 12 years to bring social housing up to an enhanced decent homes standard (DHS) and even then the cost may mean they build fewe...

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The new fire and rehire regime: what you need to know

By Anna Scott | 12 September 2025

Rebecca McGuirk and Anna Scott look at details of the Employment Rights Bill and say if there are plans to vary terms and conditions over the next few months...

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Warmer Homes London: A blueprint for greener, healthier, and fairer communities

By Brenda Dacres | 10 September 2025

Mete Coban and Brenda Dacres explain how Warmer Homes London is uniting boroughs, housing providers, and partners to scale up home retrofit across the capita...