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The Local Councils Podcast

The Local Councils Podcast

De: Ian Nockolds
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 The Local Councils Podcast is produced by Community First and the Wiltshire Association of Local Councils, showcasing interviews with leading members of the Town and Parish Council sector across Wiltshire and Swindon.Copyright Ian Nockolds Ciencia Política Política y Gobierno
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  • De-escalation and Communication

    De-escalation and Communication
    May 9 2025
    On this episode of the Local Councils Podcast we hear from Alison Robinson is the Director of Council Services at Calne Town Council. Ali discusses her transition from a County Officer role at the Gloucestershire Association of Parish and Town Councils to Calne and her efforts to streamline internal structures and prioritise long-term budget planning. Ali considers the challenges of micro-devolution, as well as the importance of community engagement, as well as her personal commitment to continuous professional development. Ali is also preparing for a 130-mile coastal run in August to raise awareness for the Sunflowers Charity, which supports families affected by suicide.
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    41 m
  • Transformational Inclusion

    Transformational Inclusion
    Mar 6 2025
    On this episode of the Local Councils Podcast we hear from Dr Tanvir Bush. Dr Bush is a visually impaired novelist and researcher and in this interview she shares her journey from being a documentary filmmaker in Zambia to a creative writer in the UK. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa as a young woman, she adapted to her condition by focusing on creative writing, earning an MA and PhD. She moved to Corsham in 2012 and became a local councilor in 2020, highlighting the challenges of navigating public life with a visual impairment. Dr Bush discusses her work on Transformational Inclusion which aims to bridge the gaps between disabled communities, local government, and higher education, emphasizing mutual support and inclusive design.
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    31 m
  • Finding a Place at the Table

    Finding a Place at the Table
    Feb 6 2025
    Mark Smith has had a long and diverse career in local government. Over the last 25 years, he's held senior positions at several councils, including Kennet District, Wiltshire Council, and Reading Borough Council. For the past eight years, he's been the Chief Executive of Chippenham Town Council, overseeing significant achievements such as transferring assets and services from Wiltshire Council, creating a successful Neighbourhood Plan, and working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

    In this interview, Mark talks about his career and refelects on his time at Chippenham Town Council, the challenges he's faced and the cultural changes he's been able to bring about. Mark also condisers what the future may hold, both for Chippenham as a town and for the wider local council sector.
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    43 m
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