Public Finance Podcast

Public Finance Live 2026 | LATCo Model – the best option for difficult times? | Norse Group

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100

PUBLIC FINANCE LIVE 2026
15-16 July,
Olympia, London

Public Finance Podcast:
LATCo Model – the best option for difficult times?
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Speakers:
Justin Galliford
CEO, Norse Group
Anna Randle
Chief Executive, New Local

Sponsored by:
Norse Group

Public Finance Live 2026 | Getting ready for LGR from a systems perspective | Vision ERP

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100

PUBLIC FINANCE LIVE 2026
15-16 July,
Olympia, London

Public Finance Podcast:
Getting ready for LGR from a systems perspective
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https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/

Speakers:
Matt Bland
Director of Existing Business, Vision ERP
Dave Elbro
Director of New Business, Vision ERP

Sponsored by:
Vision ERP

Modernising Payment Strategies: Gaining control, insight and efficiency in a complex financial environment.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100

In Partnership With Lloyds

Linkedin: Lloyd Bank Business | Linkedin
Facebook: Lloyds Bank Business | Facebook
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With Special Guest:
Linda Weston | LinkedIn
Head Of Make & Take Payments, Lloyds

Host Martin Reed (Editor - Public Finance Magazine)

Public Finance Podcast: Modernising Payment Strategies: Gaining control, insight and efficiency in a complex financial environment.

In this Public Finance podcast, sponsored by Lloyds, PF’s senior editor Martin Read is joined by Linda Weston, Head of Make & Take Payments at Lloyds to discuss the modernising of payment strategies and how public sector organisations can gain control, insight and efficiency in a complex financial environment.

Together, they consider how rising costs, greater scrutiny, fragmented processes and the need for stronger controls mean organisations are being forced to rethink how payments are managed. How can organisations improve visibility, control and decision making across their payment processes — and what does good look like when organisations modernise their approaches?

Public Finance Live 2025: Review and highlights with Owen Mapley

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0100

Speakers:

Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/)

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PF Live 2025: Local Government Reorganisation - Are you prepared?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100

PF Live 2025: Using Public Sector data: From Transactional to Transformational Services

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Sponsored by Policy in Practice

Speakers:
Deven Ghelani - CEO, Policy in Practice
Abbie Everett - Head of Client Services, Policy in Practice

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PF Live 2025: In conversation with Owen Mapley

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100

Speakers:

Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/)

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PF Live 2025: Making life simple for the community at TechnologyOne

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0100

Sponsored by TechnologyOne

Speaker:
Emma Foy, Local Government Lead, TechnologyOne

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PF Live 2025: Powered by Partnership: Smarter Services for Stronger Communities

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100

Sponsored by Liberata

Speaker:
Darren Smith, Head of Transformation, Liberata

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PF Live 2025: Occupying minds: how can underutilised assets play their part in the LGR conversation?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0100

Sponsored by Norse Group

Speakers:
Justin Galliford, Norse Group CEO
Richard Gawthorpe, Group Business Development Director

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PF Live 2025: How to steer complex services through major disruption

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100

Sponsored by Impower

Speakers:
Andrew Burns Associate Director at CIPFA, and former President of CIPFA and the Society of County Treasurers and IMPOWER Advisor
Nina Phillippides – Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director of Corporate Resources at Gloucestershire County Council
Ebony Hughes, Chief Operating Officer, IMPOWER Consulting

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PF Live 2025: Empowering UK Devolution: Why Modern Finance Systems are the Backbone of Confident Public Leadership

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0100

Sponsored by Vision ERP

Speakers:
Matt Bland, Director, Vision ERP
Dave Elbro, Director, Vision ERP

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A question of scale: The impact of proposed strategic authorities on Public finance

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In December 2024 the government published its English Devolution White Paper, setting out a plan to further spread devolution across the country.

The government itself referred to it as ‘the greatest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation’, and it’s not for nothing that the proposed strategic authorities were instantly dubbed ‘mega’ authorities on account of their sheer size.

Joining us to discuss all of this are Dr Jonathan Carr-West, who this year celebrates 12 years as chief executive of the Local Government Information Unit; Joe Fyans, head of research at the local government think-tank Localis; and Justin Galliford, chief executive at Norse Group.

It’s certainly a generationally ambitious programme of local government reorganisation. But how realistic is it? Our guests have plenty to say on the issue.

This podcast is in association with Norse Group.
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PF Live Podcast - In conversation: Owen Mapley

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0100

The new CIPFA CEO discusses the future of the organisation, holding the government to account, and what he hopes to see from the new government.

You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.

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PF Live Podcast - How local authorities can take back control of their finances

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0100

This episode is sponsored by Norse.

You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.

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PF Live Podcast - The role of AI in public finance transformation

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0100

This episode is sponsored by Kefron.

You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.

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PF Live Podcast - Blackpool Rocks: behind the scenes of Blackpool’s transformation programme.

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0100

This episode is sponsored by TechnologyOne.

You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.

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PF Live Podcast - Using finance planning tools to do more with less

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0100

This episode is sponsored by Vision ERP.

You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.

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New frontiers, New elections - the changing landscape

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0100

We have new local and regional players who will be setting their agendas and new officials in Whitehall. While Westminster resets, is this the opportunity of a lifetime?

The Road Ahead, the reality of delivery

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Councils have now set budgets for the coming year. Despite extra funding from central government, every local authority has a gap that must be filled by budget cuts or spending reserves.

There's also uncertainty because we are in both a general election year and many local authorities will be holding elections in May. We'll be looking in detail on how councils can navigate a way through the coming months. What options do they have?

Joining us to give expert insights are Joanne Pitt CIPFA's lead for local government policy and Jonathan Werran, chief executive of Localis. Also sharing insights on potential local authority responses is Justin Galliford, chief executive of Norse Group.

A crux issue has been deciding what counts as a statutory service. We’ve got some clear advice on how to come to a definition on this that works for councils. There’s also advice on audit and how to deliver vital services. There’s also thoughts on navigating elections plus what the government needs to think about. It’s a packed – and very useful edition.

This podcast is in association with Norse Group.
https://norsegroup.co.uk/

Public Finance Focus: the Local Government Settlement and forecasts for 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

What happens next? Is the question every council leader is asking right now.

Despite not one but two financial deals for local government, the year ahead is set to be even tougher. Decisions are being made about which services to cut and for some whether s114 is the only option.

So in this very special podcast, we discuss how local authorities can ensure not only they balance the books but also protect the important projects and services that will support their communities for years to come. After all, local government needs to be there long after a one-year settlement.

It's going to be a very busy year - and one that is likely to include a general election. So we've taken the opportunity to look at some of the other issues that could come up over the next few months.

In this fascinating discussion, joining Chris Smith, Editor Public Finance are two experienced influencers in the sector.

Dan Corry is Chief Executive of the think tank, New Philanthropy Capital. And he was previously head of the Number 10 Policy Unit for British prime minister Gordon Brown.

Justin Galliford, CEO of Norse Group (https://norsegroup.co.uk/), which is owned by Norfolk County Council.

What is it like to be in the Treasury dealing with the demands from council leaders? How can an organisation under pressure meet short-term and long term demands? And is there some politics going on here?

There's some great insights to all this and more...

This episode is sponsored by Norse Group

UK Autumn Statement special focus

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

The Autumn Statement was critical for public sector finances, businesses, the UK public and politics. And hanging over the chancellor’s plans is a general election next year. What’s the real impact going to be? To tell us are two well-placed influencers in the sector.

Chris Smith, Editor Public Finance

Dan Corry is Chief Executive of the think tank, New Philanthropy Capital. And he was previously head of the Number 10 Policy Unit for British prime minister Gordon Brown.

Justin Galliford, CEO of Norse Group, which is owned by Norfolk County Council.

Our latest podcast episode there’s a tribute to former chancellor Alistair Darling, 100 measures, what should have been in the statement plus why US taxes and Scandinavian spending don’t add up. Will the next government stick to the Treasury forecasts?

Financial resilience: Follow the Money

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0100

How do we build better communities without it costing the earth?
The gap between rich and poor is widening with devastating consequences.
What’s gone wrong and how do we put it right?

Communities across the country are struggling in the cost of living crisis and local government is straining to meet huge demands including more families in poverty and vulnerable older people.

So for the latest edition of our podcast on financial resilience we’ll be exploring how public sector organisations can make a difference.

Joining us are two very special guests. Former Treasury minister and anti-poverty campaigner Liam Byrne MP reveals his research into how we’ve got to the crisis.

And Jonathan Werran, chief executive of local government think tank (https://www.localis.org.uk/), explains the pressures the public sector is under.

Together with Justin Galliford, chief executive of Norse Group (https://norsegroup.co.uk/), they explore the potential solutions.

This fascinating edition starts in Britain’s most expensive neighbourhood where a house now costs a staggering £30m.

This is the second in a series of three podcasts sponsored by Norse Group.
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Financial resilience: Facing the unknown

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0100

Local government in every part of the UK is making tough decisions about the services they provide and how best they can support vulnerable people. It's a difficult moment as they are facing budget challenges at a time when demand for critical services is high. There's also the cost of energy and the added demand of a population that is getting older. So what can be done?

Our podcast explores these issues in order to find some answers - as well as look towards the future. We are joined by special guests Jonathan Werran, chief executive of the Localis think tank and Justin Galliford, chief executive of Norse Group.

Their takes cover everything from Dennis Healey to school meals - and even Donald Rumsfeld gets a look-in. So, enjoy this very special edition.

Achieving true business partnering

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

A recent Public Finance/Workday roundtable discussion highlighted how culture change and technology can help government departments transform their finance function into a faster and smarter partner, better equipped to help the organisation succeed…

Driving organisational efficiency with active financial planning and agile financial management

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100

What can organisations do when priorities are continually changing and budgets are short term? Active financial planning enables them to gain data-driven insights into multiple scenarios and their potential impact, while agile financial management helps shift the focus towards effective resourcing improvements for frontline delivery.

Join Rob Douglas, Regional Sales Director, Planning, at Workday and Edward Bass, Regional Finance Lead, Workday to discuss how organisations can become more efficient and effective while driving impactful improvements in the public services they deliver.

Managing resources during uncertainty to deliver frontline services and increase overall fiscal and workforce visibility and accountability
Process automation for efficiency
Driving collaboration and visibility while managing short term budgets

Whos who:

Claire Callaghan, lead finance business partner, probation service, Ministry of Justice Finance
Jon Watkins, group editor, Public Finance
Nicola Smith, UK and Ireland lead for finance platforms and transformation, Accenture UK
Paul Eccleson, trustee, National Museums Liverpool
Mike Newbury, director, local audit code and guidance, National Audit Office
Jenni Field, deputy director, finance strategy, Health Education England
Olivia Halliday, head of balance sheet management, HM Treasury
Andy Venables, financial accountant, Office of the Public Guardian, MoJ
John Matheson, chair of audit and risk committee, Transport Scotland, and former CIPFA president
Rob Douglas, director Europe, planning, Workday
Vicky Rock, director of public spending, HM Treasury and deputy head of the UK Government Finance Function
Edward Bass, government financials lead, EMEA, Workday

Welcome to Public Finance Podcasts

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100

In this Podcast series from Public Finance magazine, the official magazine of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, we'll be bringing you news, opinions and tips to help Public Finance professionals stay informed about policy and practice developments affecting their work. To sponsor an episode please email advertising@publicfinance.co.uk.