The UK’s in the midst of a housing crisis. How can councils help and should they be empowered to build more truly affordable homes, at scale?   Sam Carmichael explores this complex issue in conversation with Councillor Joe Harris, Leader of Cotswold District Council and Vice Chair of the Local Government Association. Join them as they discuss what his local authority is doing to combat the crisis in the Cotswolds – and whether this is a model that could be explored elsewhere.  ..read more

In an industry which is increasingly dominated by corporations, what does it take to survive as an independent local journalist? In this episode we are joined by Eliz Mizon from the Bristol Cable, a fully independent, resident funded paper writing about pressing local issues in Bristol. Eliz shares with us some of the benefits and challenges of working in local press as well as the importance of independent local media for representing local interest and in-depth, unique coverage ..read more

As we look ahead to the area’s first mayoral election, Camargue’s latest podcast explores York and North Yorkshire’s devolution deal and what it means for the region.  Director Tim Read shares insights on the opportunities presented by the deal, and hears perspectives from experts across the county ..read more

Don’t miss a beat. The Drum’s editorial team is committed to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to dissecting the future of marketing.  Senior account executive Charlotte Blake caught up with senior reporter Amy Houston to look at how marketers are adapting to consumer expectations, and how the publication is changing, in turn, to keep its finger on the pulse ..read more

What do refugees, prison leavers and the neuro-diverse have in common? Could they hold the key to winning the war for talent? Paul Thornton, Talent Acquisition Director at Kier Group and Siyanda Mngaza, project co-ordinator for Kier’s inclusive recruitment team, and a prison leaver herself, join Camargue Director Isabel Stanley to explore the answer ..read more

What’s The Academy of Urbanism all about, what happens at its annual Congress and why should you care? Listen to Chair Jas Atwal and Congress lead Shane Quinn in conversation with Ben Copithorne and you’ll find the answers. Cities need solutions across everything from accessibility to inclusivity and sustainability to affordability.  The Academy is at the forefront of learning, sharing, and leading and is a great place for anyone involved in design, development, planning and any aspect of placemaking to grow their knowledge.    ..read more

As real estate grapples with ambitious environmental goals, we talk with BNP Paribas Real Estate’s sustainability transformation manager Josh Spencer about the operational and asset management challenges facing the industry and how a more holistic mindset when delivering decarbonisation and biodiversity measures could benefit us all ..read more

With massive investment planned to meet growing demand and achieve net zero targets, how can the water sector work smarter to mobilise the supply chain in delivering these aims? Rachel Lewis and Shaun Stevens from British Water discuss the role of structural reform and greater collaboration in unlocking innovation for the benefit of the water sector and the UK as a whole ..read more

The energy price cap is due to rise by record levels in April 2022. In the new edition of the Camargue Podcast we speak exclusively to Ofgem about the price cap, the supplier market and what the cost of living crisis means for consumers.  ..read more

Coasts are the buffer zones between sea and land. With the majority of human habitation located along waterfronts, coasts are a key scientific and political frontier for climate change. In this episode of The Camargue Podcast, Emma Rendle from Resilient Coasts speaks to Camargue's Jonny Brownsteen about how a global community of engineers, researchers and scientists is balancing the needs of the natural world and built environment.   ..read more