Best Cipfa Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 7: From Firefighting to Financial Sustainability (with Owen Mapley, CIPFA) 45:44

7h ago45:44

45:44

In this episode of The Star Chamber Podcast, Marcus and Michael are joined by Owen Mapley, Chief Executive of CIPFA, to explore one of the defining questions facing local government today: how do we shift from short-term firefighting to long-term financial sustainability? We begin with the latest sector headlines — from the latest analysis on Excep…

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Episode 6: Power, Ports and Productivity 37:00

25d ago37:00

37:00

In this episode, Marcus and Michael take a tour through some of the biggest issues shaping local government today. We reflect on the recent ministerial appointments of Steve Reed, Matthew Pennycook and Alison McGovern, and what their arrival at MHCLG might signal for the sector. We also cover the New Towns Taskforce report — its objectives, the pri…

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Episode 5: The Net Zero Puzzle: Funding, Fragmentation and the Road to 2050 (with Amardeep Gill, Trowers and Hamlins) 39:10

2M ago39:10

39:10

In Episode 5 of The Star Chamber Podcast, Michael Clifford and Marcus Richards are joined by Amardeep Gill of Trowers & Hamlins to unpack local government’s role in delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions. We explore the statutory context, the fragmented and short-term funding landscape, and the legal and financial complexities councils face in turn…

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Episode 4: Power, Pounds and Place - and the origins of the Silken Rope 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

In Episode 4 of The Star Chamber Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving architecture of English localism. We begin with the new Devolution and Community Engagement Bill, unpacking its implications for devolution and ambition across regions. We then interrogate the long-awaited Fair Funding Review – asking whether authorities will see it as a momen…

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Episode 3: Infrastructure, Industry, Investment – and the Curious Matter of Earl Grey (with Peter Arnold, EY) 42:19

4M ago42:19

42:19

In this episode of The Star Chamber Podcast, we unpack the recent flurry of government announcements – the Spending Review, the Industrial Strategy, and the UK Infrastructure Strategy – and explore what they really mean for local government. We discuss how authorities can respond to these evolving agendas to unlock investment, attract private capit…

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Public Finance Live 2025: Review and highlights with Owen Mapley 9:32

4M ago9:32

9:32

Speakers: Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/) https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025

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PF Live 2025: Local Government Reorganisation - Are you prepared? 19:21

5M ago19:21

19:21

Sponsored by Zurich Municipal Speakers: Simon Allsop, Managing Consultant, CIPFA Alix Bedford, Customer and Partnerships Manager, Zurich MunicipalBy Public Finance Live 2025

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PF Live 2025: Using Public Sector data: From Transactional to Transformational Services 20:05

5M ago20:05

20:05

Sponsored by Policy in Practice Speakers: Deven Ghelani - CEO, Policy in Practice Abbie Everett - Head of Client Services, Policy in Practice https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025

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PF Live 2025: In conversation with Owen Mapley 14:36

5M ago14:36

14:36

Speakers: Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/) https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025

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PF Live 2025: Making life simple for the community at TechnologyOne 17:02

5M ago17:02

17:02

Sponsored by TechnologyOne Speaker: Emma Foy, Local Government Lead, TechnologyOne https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025

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PF Live 2025: Powered by Partnership: Smarter Services for Stronger Communities 13:06

5M ago13:06

13:06

Sponsored by Liberata Speaker: Darren Smith, Head of Transformation, Liberata https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025

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PF Live 2025: Occupying minds: how can underutilised assets play their part in the LGR conversation? 20:36

5M ago20:36

20:36

Sponsored by Norse Group Speakers: Justin Galliford, Norse Group CEO Richard Gawthorpe, Group Business Development Director https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025

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PF Live 2025: How to steer complex services through major disruption 28:00

5M ago28:00

28:00

Sponsored by Impower Speakers: Andrew Burns Associate Director at CIPFA, and former President of CIPFA and the Society of County Treasurers and IMPOWER Advisor Nina Phillippides – Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director of Corporate Resources at Gloucestershire County Council Ebony Hughes, Chief Operating Officer, IMPOWER Consulting https://pub…

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PF Live 2025: Empowering UK Devolution: Why Modern Finance Systems are the Backbone of Confident Public Leadership 19:37

5M ago19:37

19:37

Sponsored by Vision ERP Speakers: Matt Bland, Director, Vision ERP Dave Elbro, Director, Vision ERP https://publicfinancelive.org/By Public Finance Live 2025

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Episode 2: Banners, Boroughs and Business Rates: Power, Politics and Property from the Tudors to Today 37:21

5M ago37:21

37:21

In this episode of The Star Chamber Podcast, we unpack the fallout from the recent local elections before tackling the potential moral hazard of central government interventions in local authority debt. We then head north to UKREiiF to explore placemaking, investment, and how these themes tie into the evolving role of Combined Authorities - includi…

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Episode 1: The Medieval Origins of The Star Chamber, Exceptional Financial Support and The History of Local Government Reorganisation in London 29:55

6M ago29:55

29:55

Join Michael Clifford and Marcus Richards for a series of discussions on the world of local government! In their first episode, they talk about the medieval origins of the term Star Chamber, how Liverpool in the 1980s shaped the concept of Exceptional Financial Support and what mountaineers have to do with Local Government Reorganisation.…

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A question of scale: The impact of proposed strategic authorities on Public finance 58:35

8M ago58:35

58:35

In December 2024 the government published its English Devolution White Paper, setting out a plan to further spread devolution across the country. The government itself referred to it as ‘the greatest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation’, and it’s not for nothing that the proposed strategic authorities were instantly dubbed ‘mega’ aut…

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PF Live Podcast - In conversation: Owen Mapley 11:22

1+ y ago11:22

11:22

The new CIPFA CEO discusses the future of the organisation, holding the government to account, and what he hopes to see from the new government. 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. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/…

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PF Live Podcast - How local authorities can take back control of their finances 12:35

1+ y ago12:35

12:35

This episode is sponsored by Norse. 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. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/By Public Finance

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PF Live Podcast - The role of AI in public finance transformation 10:58

1+ y ago10:58

10:58

This episode is sponsored by Kefron. 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. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/By Public Finance

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PF Live Podcast - Blackpool Rocks: behind the scenes of Blackpool’s transformation programme. 16:56

1+ y ago16:56

16:56

This episode is sponsored by TechnologyOne. 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. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/By Public Finance

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PF Live Podcast - Using finance planning tools to do more with less 19:31

1+ y ago19:31

19:31

This episode is sponsored by Vision ERP. 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. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/By Public Finance

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New frontiers, New elections - the changing landscape 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

41:51

We have new local and regional players who will be setting their agendas and new officials in Whitehall. While Westminster resets, is this the opportunity of a lifetime?By Public Finance

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The Road Ahead, the reality of delivery 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

39:43

Councils have now set budgets for the coming year. Despite extra funding from central government, every local authority has a gap that must be filled by budget cuts or spending reserves. There's also uncertainty because we are in both a general election year and many local authorities will be holding elections in May. We'll be looking in detail on …

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Public Finance Focus: the Local Government Settlement and forecasts for 2024 19:15

2y ago19:15

19:15

What happens next? Is the question every council leader is asking right now. Despite not one but two financial deals for local government, the year ahead is set to be even tougher. Decisions are being made about which services to cut and for some whether s114 is the only option. So in this very special podcast, we discuss how local authorities can …

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UK Autumn Statement special focus 31:52

2y ago31:52

31:52

The Autumn Statement was critical for public sector finances, businesses, the UK public and politics. And hanging over the chancellor’s plans is a general election next year. What’s the real impact going to be? To tell us are two well-placed influencers in the sector. Chris Smith, Editor Public Finance Dan Corry is Chief Executive of the think tank…

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Financial resilience: Follow the Money 41:05

2+ y ago41:05

41:05

How do we build better communities without it costing the earth? The gap between rich and poor is widening with devastating consequences. What’s gone wrong and how do we put it right? Communities across the country are struggling in the cost of living crisis and local government is straining to meet huge demands including more families in poverty a…

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Financial resilience: Facing the unknown 50:20

2+ y ago50:20

50:20

Local government in every part of the UK is making tough decisions about the services they provide and how best they can support vulnerable people. It's a difficult moment as they are facing budget challenges at a time when demand for critical services is high. There's also the cost of energy and the added demand of a population that is getting old…

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Achieving true business partnering 13:22

4y ago13:22

13:22

A recent Public Finance/Workday roundtable discussion highlighted how culture change and technology can help government departments transform their finance function into a faster and smarter partner, better equipped to help the organisation succeed…By Public Finance

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Driving organisational efficiency with active financial planning and agile financial management 15:55

4+ y ago15:55

15:55

What can organisations do when priorities are continually changing and budgets are short term? Active financial planning enables them to gain data-driven insights into multiple scenarios and their potential impact, while agile financial management helps shift the focus towards effective resourcing improvements for frontline delivery. Join Rob Dougl…

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Welcome to Public Finance Podcasts 0:52

4+ y ago0:52

0:52

In this Podcast series from Public Finance magazine, the official magazine of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, we'll be bringing you news, opinions and tips to help Public Finance professionals stay informed about policy and practice developments affecting their work. To sponsor an episode please email advertising@publicfi…

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Baroness Scott in conversation with Mike Bennett 38:28

8+ y ago38:28

38:28

Welcome to the Local Government Leaders podcast from Public Intelligence and the MJ. This episode features a conversation between Baroness Scott of Bybrook and Mike Bennett when they met recently in the House of Lords. Jane Scott, has been the Conservative leader of the Wiltshire Council since June 2009 and before that of its predecessor, the forme…

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Cipfa Conference Special: 2017 1:01:49

8+ y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

This is a special edition of the Local Government Leaders podcast from the Cipfa conference in Manchester presented by Mike Bennett. Local Government Leaders is published by Public Intelligence and The MJ.The podcast contains a series of interviews, conversations and vox pops with speakers and delegates from the conference which capture insight and…

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Barry Quirk in conversation with Mike Bennett 1:06:27

8+ y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

In this third edition of the Local Government Leaders Podcast, Mike Bennett speaks to Dr Barry Quirk CBE, the Chief Executive of the London Borough of Lewisham, about his unique career. Barry talks about changing perceptions of chief executives from Jedi Knights to "zeros". Barry also discusses the impact of austerity, the abolition of the Audit Co…

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