Local Power, Financial Pressure, and Regeneration
Truth about Local Government · Matt Masters
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Show Notes
In this episode we interview Cllr Millie Earl, Leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) Council, to explore how local leadership is navigating financial adversity, driving regeneration, and empowering communities.
Cllr Earl discusses the council’s strategic vision, including place-based regeneration, community governance reform, and the challenges posed by a significant SEND deficit. She shares her approach to collaborative leadership within the Three Towns Alliance and reflects on how BCP is balancing ambition with fiscal responsibility.
Listeners will gain insight into:
- The realities of leading a unitary authority under financial strain.
- How BCP is investing in infrastructure and community empowerment.
- The importance of local decision-making and inclusive governance.