Local Point with Andrew Day

In this episode, we discuss with Cllr Izzi Seccombe (Leader, Warwickshire County Council) and Philip Seccombe (Warwickshire Police & Crime Commissioner):
• The partnerships at the heart of Warwickshire
• Getting into local politics, learning the ropes and leaving a legacy
• Hopes and aspirations for our amazing community

In this episode, we discuss with Cllr Barry Franklin (Whitnash Residents' Association) and Cllr Oliver Jacques (Conservative):
• What it takes to be a Mayor of your town
• The important role that Mayors play in community life
• Hopes for the future of local government across our Towns.

In this episode, we discuss with group leaders Cllr Judy Falp (Whitnash Residents' Association) and Cllr Alan Boad (Liberal Democrats):
• Being a local Councillor - getting elected is just the start.
• Views on the new Council and the challenges ahead.
• Hopes for the next four years.

In this episode, we discuss with Vice Chancellor, Prof Stuart Croft:
• Impact of £1b+ enterprise, employing 8k+ people and generating a further 10k local jobs.
• Drive for Quality; focus on innovation in mobility and biomedical breakthroughs.
• Creating £100m venture capital fund to support start-up businesses.
• Helping shape a more sustainable community, where graduates choose to stay.
• What the new West Midlands Trailblazer deal could mean locally.
• Opportunities to address climate change through technological innovation (Very Light Rail on The Parade?)

Topics covered in this episode:
• the thinking behind creating the Council budget.
• dealing with the post-Covid dislocation.
• Debate not hate - the challenge of finding good councillors.
• focusing on key cost of living support, while investing in future projects.

Topics covered in this episode:
• Changing working patterns and cultures.
• Getting the private a public sectors together, for breakthrough results.
• A fresh look at the future of our town centres.
• Virtuous circles, local partnerships and thoughts for the year ahead.

Topics covered in this episode:
• What clean air means for a healthy life.
• Mini-Holland comes to Leamington.
• Cycle bus - a cool way to get to school.
• Cycleways and reimagining towns with less cars.

Topics covered in this episode:
• A surprising insight into building community life.
• Action 21, much more than an environmental charity.
• Helping Hands, much more than a soup kitchen.
• Revealing opportunities to foster an inclusive community.
• Inspirational leadership that is changing lives, and redefining what a healthy community looks like.

Topics covered in this episode:
• Creating the right environment for new businesses to flourish
• 1 Mill Street leads the way for further innovative spaces
• Co-operating across all levels of local government
• The new Leamington Transformation Board - building a fresh vision
• Making Good Grow - unlocking the power of ESG to power our community

Topics covered in this episode:
• Lessons from Covid, reimagining our urban open spaces
• Making positive choices to reduce plastic use
• Actions to boost levels of recycling
• Details of new Materials Recycling Facility
• Historic Net Zero Carbon Development Planning Document, next steps
• Local opportunities for net zero carbon businesses
• Plans for a local Hydrogen Hub
• Swimming in the River Leam?