The Star Chamber – Details, episodes & analysis

Join Michael Clifford and Marcus Richards – alongside leading voices from across the sector – for insightful, engaging and occasionally irreverent conversations about the world of local government. Each episode takes you beyond the headlines: unpacking the latest developments shaping the sector, taking a deeper look at the big policy and delivery challenges facing places and public services, and exploring the fascinating history, quirks and idiosyncrasies of local government along the way. From devolution and local government finance to social care, regeneration and the changing relationship between citizen and state, The Star Chamber Podcast brings together informed analysis, expert guests and lively discussion about how local government really works – and where it might be heading next. Whether you work in the sector, lead it, represent it, or are simply curious about the forces shaping our places and public services, join us for a fresh perspective on the world of local government.