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The new series of Norse podcasts
In this series, we address the key issues facing local government and the business world.
We discuss, challenge and interrogate, seeking expert opinion.
Our podcasts feature a range of guests from the public and private sectors, sharing their knowledge and opinions.
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S01 E11
The Impact of the New Government on Local Authority Waste Operations
Norse Group CEO Justin Galliford talks with Corin Williams from Materials Recycling Week, about the impact of the new Labour government on Local Authority waste collection and disposal operations.
Run time: 23 minutes
Filesize: 474MB
Release Date: 19/08/24
SPECIAL EPISODE
PF Live Podcast
How Local Authorities can take back control of their finances
This episode is sponsored by Norse Group. You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.
Run time: 12 minutes
Filesize: 9MB
Release Date: 24/07/24
S01 E10
Insourcing Waste Services via the LATCo Model
Norse Group CEO Justin Galliford talks with Vivien Holland, Director at Local Partnerships, about the emerging trend of local authorities transferring their waste services back to their direct control.
Run time: 30 minutes
Filesize: 38MB
Release Date: 25/06/24
S01 E08
Is it too late to save public finances?
Justin Galliford talks with Jonathan Werran, head of Think Tank Localis, reflecting on the last 12 months challenges for public finances in the context of the number of local council Section 114 notices.
Run time: 27 minutes
Filesize: 396MB
Release Date: 24/04/24
S01 E06
‘Waste Services; will the challenges facing local authorities lead to the end of outsourcing?’
In his latest podcast, Norse Group CEO Justin Galliford is joined by Corin Williams, Editor of Materials Recycling World, to contemplate the challenges and options facing councils involved in waste collection and environmental services.
Run time: 31 minutes
Filesize: 21MB
Release Date: 13/07/23
S01 E05
‘Can councils can keep their communities happy in an ever-changing landscape?’
Justin Galliford meets with MJ Editorial Director Mike Burton to discuss whether councils can keep their communities happy in an ever-changing landscape and in the face of ongoing challenges.
Run time: 41 minutes
Filesize: 491MB
Release Date: 24/05/23
S01 E03
‘NorseCare – a new model for local authority care homes’
Justin Galliford talks with Norse’s Director of Care, Paul Gilligan, about how Norse has developed its turnkey care homes model, improving care standards, and helping the NHS with the bed availability crisis
Run time: 29 minutes
Filesize: 402MB
Release Date: 06/06/23
S01 E02
‘Can local authorities survive the hard times ahead’
Justin Galliford is joined by Lord Porter of Spalding, the Leader of South Holland District Council and a former Chairman of the Local Government Association, to discuss whether local authorities have the resources to survive the hard times ahead.
Run time: 40 minutes
Filesize: 666MB
Release Date: 23/12/22
This Season’s Speakers
Justin
Galliford (Host)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Norse Group Limited
Daniella
Barrow (Host)
Senior Director
Norse Consulting
Dr Andy
Wood OBE
Chair of the Board
Norse Group Limited
Lord Gary
Porter CBE
Independent
Non-Exec Director
Norse Group Limited
Paul
Gilligan
Director of Care
Norse Group Limited
Dom
Browne
Editor
Highways Magazine
Corin
Williams
Editor
Materials Recycling World
Jonathan
Stephenson
Chief Executive
Brentwood & Rochford
District Councils
Jonathan
Werran
Chief Executive
Localis
Vivien
Holland
Director
Local Partnerships