Episodes

  • S2 Ep6: Partnerships Power Warwickshire - An Inside View

    S2 Ep6: Partnerships Power Warwickshire - An Inside View
    Jan 29 2024
    In this episode, we discuss with Cllr Izzi Seccombe (Leader, Warwickshire County Council) and Philip Seccombe (Warwickshire Police & Crime Commissioner):
    • The partnerships at the heart of Warwickshire
    • Getting into local politics, learning the ropes and leaving a legacy
    • Hopes and aspirations for our amazing community
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    47 mins
  • S2 Ep5: Inside view on being a Mayor

    S2 Ep5: Inside view on being a Mayor
    Oct 25 2023
    In this episode, we discuss with Cllr Barry Franklin (Whitnash Residents' Association) and Cllr Oliver Jacques (Conservative):
    • What it takes to be a Mayor of your town
    • The important role that Mayors play in community life
    • Hopes for the future of local government across our Towns.
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    54 mins
  • S2 Ep4: New ideas, new perspectives: a fresh start for Warwick District

    S2 Ep4: New ideas, new perspectives: a fresh start for Warwick District
    Jun 9 2023
    In this episode, we discuss with group leaders Cllr Judy Falp (Whitnash Residents' Association) and Cllr Alan Boad (Liberal Democrats):
    • Being a local Councillor - getting elected is just the start.
    • Views on the new Council and the challenges ahead.
    • Hopes for the next four years.
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    56 mins
  • S2 Ep3: University of Warwick - Global innovation powerhouse, local champion

    S2 Ep3: University of Warwick - Global innovation powerhouse, local champion
    Apr 7 2023
    In this episode, we discuss with Vice Chancellor, Prof Stuart Croft:
    • Impact of £1b+ enterprise, employing 8k+ people and generating a further 10k local jobs.
    • Drive for Quality; focus on innovation in mobility and biomedical breakthroughs.
    • Creating £100m venture capital fund to support start-up businesses.
    • Helping shape a more sustainable community, where graduates choose to stay.
    • What the new West Midlands Trailblazer deal could mean locally.
    • Opportunities to address climate change through technological innovation (Very Light Rail on The Parade?)
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    59 mins
  • S2 Ep2: Investing in today, while building for tomorrow

    S2 Ep2: Investing in today, while building for tomorrow
    Mar 10 2023
    Topics covered in this episode:
    • the thinking behind creating the Council budget.
    • dealing with the post-Covid dislocation.
    • Debate not hate - the challenge of finding good councillors.
    • focusing on key cost of living support, while investing in future projects.
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    58 mins
  • S2 Ep1: Re-imagining business in a post pandemic world

    S2 Ep1: Re-imagining business in a post pandemic world
    Jan 20 2023
    Topics covered in this episode:
    • Changing working patterns and cultures.
    • Getting the private a public sectors together, for breakthrough results.
    • A fresh look at the future of our town centres.
    • Virtuous circles, local partnerships and thoughts for the year ahead.
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    59 mins
  • S1 Ep6: The future of getting about

    S1 Ep6: The future of getting about
    Dec 23 2022
    Topics covered in this episode:
    • What clean air means for a healthy life.
    • Mini-Holland comes to Leamington.
    • Cycle bus - a cool way to get to school.
    • Cycleways and reimagining towns with less cars.
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    55 mins
  • S1 Ep5: Fostering community life in surprising places

    S1 Ep5: Fostering community life in surprising places
    Nov 25 2022
    Topics covered in this episode:
    • A surprising insight into building community life.
    • Action 21, much more than an environmental charity.
    • Helping Hands, much more than a soup kitchen.
    • Revealing opportunities to foster an inclusive community.
    • Inspirational leadership that is changing lives, and redefining what a healthy community looks like.
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    58 mins