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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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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 E09

The Reality of Future Service Delivery

Norse Group CEO Justin Galliford recently joined colleagues in a podcast hosted by Public Finance magazine to review the reality of future service delivery.

Run time: 26 minutes

Filesize: 324MB

Release Date: 26/06/24

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 E07

‘Six Streets’

In the latest podcast, Norse Consulting Senior Director Daniella Barrow is joined by Jonathan Stephenson, Chief Executive of Brentwood and Rochford District Councils, to discuss the Six Streets project.

Run time: 33 minutes

Filesize: 491MB

Release Date: 24/11/23

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 E04

‘The crucial role of highways in the wider economy’

Justin Galliford talks with Dom Browne, Editor of Highways Magazine, about the crucial and diverse role highways play in all areas of the wider economy.

Run time: 44 minutes

Filesize: 759MB

Release Date: 03/03/23

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