In this Mile End Institute podcast, our expert panel discusses the impact of Covid-19 on local government, including the financial implications and the attitude and actions of central government. The panel also offers their thoughts on the threats and opportunities that may be faced by local government in the wake of the pandemic in both a short and long-term context.
Panel:
Dr. Patrick Diamond (Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, QMUL)
Dr. Jonathan Carr-West (Chief Executive, Local Government Information Unit)
Dr. Andrew Walker (Head of Research, Local Government Information Unit)
The LGiU report on Post-Covid Councils can be viewed here.
