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?

Topics covered in this episode: Commonwealth Games wash-up, thoughts for the future. 123+ waste service roll out, teething problems and recycling benefits. Plans for new regeneration projects, publicly owned spaces.  Public art? Upgrading play areas? Free public BBQ's? What next for Riverside House and the Town Hall.    Shaping the new Council budget. Dealing with inflation and rising fuel costs.

Topics covered in this episode:
• Where are we at with homelessness and rough sleeping, post pandemic
• How can local people get into more affordable local housing
• The new 123+ waste service, Green waste charges and helpful App
• Commonwealth Games preparations
• Financial help with our fuel bills
• Updates on new local projects