The Devolution Dissected podcast series delves into the key themes of the Devolution White Paper, offering insights into its implications for public sector transformation and regional governance.
Hosted by Amardeep Gill, Partner and National Head of Trowers & Hamlins' Public Sector team, the series features an expert panel comprising Paul McDermott, Evie John, Managing Director of Place and Chris Naylor, Managing Director of Transforming Services at Inner Circle Consulting.
Episode 6 - local government reorganisation
Amardeep Gill, Head of Public Sector at Trowers & Hamlins, and Partner Paul McDermott are once again joined by Evie John and Chris Naylor from Inner Circle Consulting to explore the realities of local government reorganisation.
Episode 5 - navigating the challenges and opportunities
Amardeep Gill, Head of Public Sector at Trowers & Hamlins, is joined by fellow partner Paul McDermott, along with guests from Inner Circle Consulting, Evie John and Chris Naylor.
They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the devolution process, including the importance of balancing process with strategic thinking and whether the government is delivering on its role in the devolution process.
Episode 4 - navigating local government reform
Amardeep Gill, Partner and National Head of Trowers & Hamlins' Public Sector team, is joined by Partner Paul McDermott, Evie John, Managing Director of Place, and Chris Naylor, Managing Director of Transforming Services at Inner Circle. This episode delves into the central themes of local government reform, the challenges around fostering inclusive economic growth through local growth plans and critically examines whether the system has the capacity to handle these ambitious reforms.
Episode 3 - exploring the financial aspects of the Devolution White Paper
This episode examines the financial aspects of the Devolution White Paper, including its proposals to simplify local authority funding through models such as integrated financial settlements.
Episode 2 - unpacking the devolution framework and the impact on London
In this episode, the discussion dives into the devolution framework and examining strategic authorities and their evolving role. They also explore whether London is finally receiving its fair share of devolved powers and what this means for the broader devolution agenda.
Episode 1 - who are the winners and losers of the Devolution White Paper?
In the first episode of our series exploring the Devolution White Paper, Amardeep Gill, Partner and National Head of Trowers & Hamlins' Public Sector team, is joined by Partner Paul McDermott, Evie John, Managing Director of Place, and Chris Naylor, Managing Director of Transforming Services at Inner Circle. Together they share their initial thoughts on the Devolution White Paper and assess its winners and losers following its release.
Together, they unpack the behavioural and cultural shifts needed to lead change, address the importance of financial sustainability and the need for purpose in leadership.
