The CoLCast

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A monthly podcast to connect people at the City of London Corporation, sharing stories about how we are delivering for those who live, work, learn and explore in the Square Mile and beyond.

Episodes

  1. Jun 9

    Guildhall Art Gallery

    Take a peak into how an art curator pulls an exhibition together and an inside look at the Underground and Surface exhibition by Jock Macfadyen and Jem Finer. Join Andrew Buckingham as he speaks with Liz Scott, a former colleague and Head of Gallery and Amphitheatre at the Guildhall Art Gallery, in the heart of the Square Mile.

    10 min

  2. May 5

    May, We Grow...

    This month we are doing things a little different. We are joined by colleagues from Learning and Organisational Development and People and HR as they play a game to mark Mental Health at Work Week and Learning at Work Week.

    10 min

  3. May 5

    CoLSSAC X CoLCast

    Listen to Kristina Kendall and Gary Weir speak about the City of London Staff Sports and Activities Club.

    8 min

  4. Mar 4

    Zac Roubians and Katie Lawman

    This month's episode is an Environment Department takeover, with Katie Lawman, Senior Business Operations Officer in the driving seat, with one of our wonderful City Garden Apprentices, Zac Roubians. Listen for an inside look at the day to day life of a City Gardener, some tips for green-fingered enthusiasts and some advice on where to spend your lunchbreak... no surprises where Zac chose.

    6 min

  5. Feb 11

    Cliff Morton on Building Brilliant Basics

    This month we are joined by Cliff Morton, Interim ChiefPeople Officer, and Leah Nelson from People and HR. Leah asks Cliff all about Building Brilliant Basics, whyit’s important to get it right and how we can all build them together.

    8 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Step-Up Mentoring - December CoLCast

    In this episode Torri Stewart and Jelani Banks tell us about the fantastic Step-Up Mentoring Programme for care-experienced young Londoners. Town Clerk, Ian Thomas and Chairman of the Education Board, Naresh Sonpar also say a few lines.

    4 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    Artizan Street Library - November CoLCast

    Tune in to hear from Rachel Levy, Head of Community Libraries and Melanie HufkieBaxter, Principal Library Assistant at Artizan Street Library. In this episode, Rachel and Melanie tell us all about the wonderful Maker's Space at the library and the equipment available.

    8 min

  8. 09/22/2025

    Our Culture Team - September CoLCast

    Hear from Mena Fitzgibbon, Senior Marketing Manager of our wonderful, and incredibly busy Culture Team. Interviewed by one of our brilliant Media Officer's Andrew Buckingham, Mena speaks about the Guildhall Art Gallery, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the breadth of work that her team is involved in across the year.

    5 min
  9. ColCast: episode 4

    05/15/2025

    ColCast: episode 4

    In this episode of ColCast, we took to Southwark Bridge (or ‘Southy B’) to meet with City Bridge Foundation’s Poet in Residence, Cecilia Knapp as she spoke with Tim Fletcher (Media and Writing Manager). Cecilia tells us about the institution, how her poetry promotes the important work of London’s biggest independent charity funder, and her top tips for budding poets. Cecilia also treats us to a reading of one of her poems, O Southwark Bridge, so listen out for that at the end.

    13 min
  10. CoLCast: episode 3

    02/10/2025

    CoLCast: episode 3

    Join Siobhan Harley as she speaks to the Lord Mayor of the City of London Alderman Alaistair King about his mayoral theme Growth Unleashed and to Mark Gettleson about the City Belonging Networks which are a key part of it. This episode all features Lorraine Mclennan talking to Jay Patel as she goes on a behind the scenes tour of the magnificent Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court) one of the most famous courts in the world.(00:00) Lord Mayor Alaistair King (04:35) Mark Gettleson (06:08) Jay Patel

    12 min
  11. CoLCast: episode 2

    11/07/2024

    CoLCast: episode 2

    Join Mihaela Tudose as she interviews Ian Thomas, Town Clerk and Chief Executive to learn more about his early career and what, and who, has shaped his thinking and path. This episode also features Yassar Abbas talking to Ciaran O’Keefe, Formal Parks Manager about our stunning West Ham Park, now celebrating 150 years. And for all the movie buffs, Lorraine Mclennan a fascinating behind the scenes interview with Joanna Burnaby-Atkins and Mick Bagnall from our Filming Team, who play a key role in blockbuster productions including Paddington, Bridget Jones, Slow Horses and so much more. (00:00) Town Clerk and Chief Executive (09:46) Ciaran O'Keeffe (15:55) Film Team

    21 min
  12. CoLCast: episode 1

    09/03/2024

    CoLCast: episode 1

    Join Lorraine McLennan as she meets Steve Higgon, Port Health Officer at the Port Health Authority, where she learns how the team ensures that imports safely enter the food system.  She also joins Richard Smith, Exhibition Manager at Tower Bridge, who gives insight into the running of one of the City’s most popular visitor attractions.  Finally, Thomas Kingsley interviews Olivia Larkin, Head of Employability and Erik Dronen, Regulatory and Business Environment Advisor in Innovation and Growth about the work they are doing to raise awareness of AI in the financial and professional services sector.

    17 min
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About

A monthly podcast to connect people at the City of London Corporation, sharing stories about how we are delivering for those who live, work, learn and explore in the Square Mile and beyond.

Information

  • Creator
    City of London staff news
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © City of London staff news
  • Show Website
    The CoLCast