’Standing Orders’ is the weekly local Council podcast from Politis. Tom and Sue (with occasional special guests) have informal topical discussions about local government and anything else that crops up!
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Tom and Sue talk about the recent (or was when recorded) return of David Cameron to the cabinet! Slightly delayed through technical challenges and because it took some editing thanks to Sue trying to get me into trouble....By Politis Ltd
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Tom and Sue try and tactfully talk migration!By Politis Ltd
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Sue and Tom talk FOI and the Information Commissioner's decision to describe the ADSO and LLG request as 'vexatious'....they should see what comes through local government!By Politis Ltd
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Tom and Sue (eventually) discuss the 20mph limit in Wales, Climate Change Committees, and the contentious stuff which we could do without!By Politis Ltd
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Tom and Sue discuss the weather, oh and the recent by-election results!By Politis Ltd
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Tom and Sue do a quick update about the past week, before Sue becomes a one woman workshop. Just to note - officers have better spending ideas than (some) Councillors!By Politis Ltd
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Sue has recovered! Discussions centre on how great it is to have the internal auditor in, how rubbish the external auditor can be, and how good the tarmac is in Scotland.By Politis Ltd
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Sue is suffering and so to make her feel better, it's a podcast where she gets all her questions and issues discussed....bare with us!By Politis Ltd
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Tom and the Emeritus Mayor talk about the fallout from some electoral 'issues'. Sue doesn't really miss local government, having realised she can actually do her own garden!By Politis Ltd
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A review of the local government elections, the Parish Poll pitfalls of annual meetings, and Tom touting for business! Also, Sue's last podcast as an important person...By Politis Ltd
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Tom and Sue record Sue's last podcast as a Councillor! This is our second attempt following technology failing us miserably. Listen into election predictions and normal general chat.By Politis Ltd
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The latest (belated) edition following Sue going on holiday and therefore returning with plenty to say...By Politis Ltd
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Tom and Sue talk about preparations for Christmas...and not much else! Local Council discussion rating: 1/10By Politis Ltd
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Sue and Tom talk about devolution and change...at length (and we will had more to say about Gordon Brown's report, so we will do that in 2023!). Warning : Listening to this episode may cause drowsiness and impact on your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. The next edition will be much lighter!…
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Sue and Tom discuss the recent Christmas light event, including Tom's illumination mishap and the topic for the next edition! Released slightly later than planned because the sound needed a little (a lot) of work.By Politis Ltd
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Tom and Sue chat about their weeks and the types of things routine and less routine they have been doing. Tom gets on his soapbox a bit about churchyards and there is lots of talk about the upcoming Christmas Light event!By Politis Ltd
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Tom and Sue talk officer and Councillor roles, and the pitfalls therein! Both are recovering from a charity quiz night where officers beat Councillors, despite what the scores said...By Politis Ltd
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A fatigued Tom and ever chirpy Sue talk changes at the DLUHC (was easier as the DCLG), and also what gripes them...(Tom)... about other Councils!By Politis Ltd
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Sue calls for a General Election, and Tom gets on his soapbox (again). Then they move onto the topic of whether a Council is less likely to say 'no' than in previous years! Opinions were true at the time of recording...By Politis Ltd
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Sue and Tom (mainly Sue) talk about the death of HM the Queen, the period of national mourning, and the accession of King Charles III. Reflecting on what can go right (and wrong) with tributes, and personal memories of the Royal Family.By Politis Ltd
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