Practical advice, real stories, and a bit of fun for everyone working in parish, town, and community councils across England and Wales.
Hosted by John Fagan
with Millie Manton
Millie Manton explains why councils are getting it wrong with outdoor spaces for tweens and teens — and shares the research-backed design principles that actually get young people active.
with Eleanor Greene
Eleanor Greene shares practical advice on getting through your internal audit — covering remote vs face-to-face audits, Assertion 10, governance pitfalls, and the Daily Mail Test.
with Keira Lake, Nigel Hayes
Nigel Hayes and Keira Lake share how Dorchester Town Council made apprenticeships work — and map out the full career pathway from entry-level qualifications through to CiLCA and a degree.
with Mark Tomkins
Mark Tomkins breaks down what Assertion 10 of the Annual Governance Statement really means for parish and town councils, covering the key updates in the 2025 Practitioners' Guide.