In this third episode of LGA Voices at LGA Conference 2026, host Nicola Robason, Director of Operations at the Local Government Association, is joined by Shaheen Warren, Associate Director for Practice and Innovation at Power to Change, to discuss the Government's Pride in Place programme, community power, and how councils can work alongside residents to create lasting local change.

Nicola is also joined by Belinda Stubbs, Assistant Director of Strategic Commissioning and Procurement at Hampshire County Council, who shares practical insights on implementing the Procurement Act 2023, embracing automation, and freeing procurement professionals to focus on strategic outcomes.

And finally, Nicola is joined by David Pattison, Chief Operating Officer and Monitoring Officer at Wolverhampton City Council, and Nina Philippidis, Deputy Chief Executive, Executive Director of Corporate Services and Section 151 Officer at Gloucestershire County Council, who explore why a strong "golden triangle" of leadership is essential for financial resilience, effective governance and organisational success.

Whether you're a council leader, chief executive, procurement professional or simply interested in the future of local government, this episode offers practical examples, leadership insights and ideas you can take back to your own organisation.

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In this second episode, live at the LGA Conference, LGA Voices host Eve Roodhouse explores adult social care reform with James Bullion and former unpaid carer Steve Duckett. Eve also discusses digital inclusion with Katie Heard and joins Joanne Roney, Managing Director of Birmingham City Council, to explore what central government can learn from councils about reform and trust. She speaks with Jason Kitcat on the transformative potential of AI for local government, and finally, Stephen Taylor on making place-based working a lasting reality.

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In this first episode, live at LGA Conference, LGA Voices, host Jenny Rowlands speaks with incoming LGA Chair Cllr Eamonn O'Brien and current Chair Louise Gittins on the future of local government and the sector's top priorities. The episode also features conversations on local growth with Mayor Paul Bristow and Rob Bridge, and neighbourhood delivery with Hazel Summers.

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