Governance Matters
Join us on Governance Matters with South East Employer’s Governance, Development and Consultancy Manager, Kirsty Hunt, as we delve into the critical importance of good governance. Our guests will provide expert insights, offering practical advice and solutions from their wealth of experience. Our discussions will highlight the multifaceted nature of governance, from attitudes to processes, to help you influence, enhance and evolve your governance practices. Tune in if governance matters to you!
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Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Governance Matters
Latest Episodes
Democracy on the Move: Thriving in Diverse Governance Cultures
Ever wondered how moving from a stable local authority role to the dynamic world of consultancy can transform your career? Our guest, Shilpa Manek, shares her inspiring journey from democratic services to consultancy, highlighting how embracing...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:46
The End of PCCs: What's next for Policing Governance?
In this episode of Governance Matters, host Kirsty Hunt speaks with Matthew Barber, the current Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, about the recent government announcement to abolish PCCs by 2028. The conversation e...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:44
The Thin Line: Influence, Accountability and Outside Bodies
What if the key to transforming local governance lies in the hands of those we elect, not just within council chambers but beyond? Join me, Kirsty, as I sit down with Aidan Rave from the Good Governance Institute to explore this unique opportun...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:08
Incremental Creep: A Governance Wake-Up Call
Can small, unnoticed compromises in governance lead to significant failures within local authorities? Join me and Matt Masters, host of Truth About Local Government, as we unpack the subtle but impactful risk of incremental creep in local gover...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:28
The Best Worst-Paid Job: Why Councillors Matter More Than Ever
Catherine Mangan from the University of Birmingham returns to our latest episode of Governance Matters to dive into the evolving roles of 21st-century councillors, influenced by modern societal dynamics like the pandemic, climate change, and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:50