Restoration and Resilience: Building Capacity and Capability in the South East with Joe Fyans

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Fyans, Head of Research at Localis, to explore the findings of their latest report, "Restoration and Resilience: Building Capacity and Capability to Deliver Local Services in the South East." Despite its reputation for prosperity, the South East of England faces significant challenges in local governance, including financial strain, workforce shortages, and fragmented governance.Joe discusses the critical need for strategic capacity building, collaborative governance, and tailored devolution to address these issues. We delve into the importance of empowering local authorities with enhanced fiscal powers, data-driven decision-making capabilities, and robust partnerships to foster resilience and sustainable service delivery.Join us as we uncover the strategies and recommendations that can transform the South East into a model of sustainable and equitable governance, ensuring it remains a vital economic engine for the UK. This episode is a must-listen for policymakers, local government officials, and anyone interested in the future of public service delivery.Tune in to gain insights on how to build a resilient and capable local government system that can meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.