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Podcast: Radical Reformers podcast
Episode: The business of running a council with Graham Farrant
Description: In this new episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew Laird chats to Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.
It’s a particularly relevant episode for those going through the current local government reorganisation (LGR) process. Back in 2018, Graham was the inaugural Chief Executive of the newly formed BCP Council and this episode is packed with lessons and insight from his experience of leading a brand new council.
He describes the challenges of the LGR process, the complexities of merging councils and the programme management that’s crucial to do it successfully. It’s a must-listen for those...