{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6582bb79715d53001695673f/65b7a78fd15e11001718aa6f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"004: Devolution - The Social Obligation","description":"<p>Welcome to ‘This Is The North’ Podcast, your source of transformative conversations. An intentional challenge to the systems holding back the North of England. Hosted by Alison Dunn, an award-winning charity chief executive and former solicitor. This podcast is supported by <a href=\"https://www.societymatterscic.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Society Matters Community Interest Company</a> and is dedicated to curating and sharing knowledge, powering the change we need from a more equal and inclusive society.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Alison is joined by a distinguished panel: John Johnston, Dr. Henry Kippin, and Sheena Ramsey.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>John Johnston,</strong> CEO of Bernicia and influential figure on the Council of North East Chamber of Commerce's board, brings a wealth of leadership and regional development insight.</li><li><strong>Dr. Henry Kippin,</strong> the driving force as Interim Chief Executive of The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (NEMCA), shares his vision for the region's future.</li><li><strong>Sheena Ramsey,</strong> Gateshead Council's Chief Executive, represents one of the seven local authorities integral to NEMCA, offering a unique perspective on local governance and community impact.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Together, they unravel the complexities of the north-south divide, exploring the pivotal role of devolution and the \"levelling up\" agenda in addressing longstanding socio-economic disparities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>During this insightful conversation, we discuss:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Levelling Up &amp; Can It Be Done</li><li>Collaboration Over Competition&nbsp;</li><li>Poverty &amp; Real Term Inequalities&nbsp;</li><li>Performance &amp; Productivity&nbsp;</li><li>Employment &amp; Intellectual Capacity</li><li>The Social Obligation of Devolution</li><li>A Strategy For Skills &amp; Improvements</li><li>Transport &amp; HS2</li><li>Investment &amp; Infrastructure&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Long vs. Short Term Planning&nbsp;</li><li>The Potential Impacts of A General Election &amp; Change of Governance</li><li>Thoughts For The Future &amp; What Success Looks Like</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Referenced Documents:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\" https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61fd3ca28fa8f5388e9781c6/Levelling_up_the_UK_white_paper.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Levelling Up White Paper</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-67053587\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bankrupt Birmingham</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Join us as we dive deep into the heart of the North's challenges and opportunities, seeking pathways to a more balanced and prosperous future. Tune in to \"This Is The North\" for a conversation that not only questions the status quo but also inspires actionable change.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed the podcast? Don't forget to subscribe and connect.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisondunncag/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alison Dunn </a>(Host)</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-johnston-7b55b943/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">John Johnston</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-kippin-14a34815a/?originalSubdomain=uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr Henry Kippin</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheena-ramsey-240b65a9/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sheena Ramsey</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-george-bell/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Peter Bell</a> (Producer)</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast was recorded by <a href=\"https://thisismoja.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Moja</a> and produced by <a href=\"https://www.purposemade.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Purpose Made</a>.</p>","author_name":"Alison Dunn"}