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Public Sector Wales is a monthly roundtable thought leadership podcast bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by the public sector in Wales.

MAR 28

Digital Innovation for Public Sector Improvement

Leadership plays a critical role in driving digital transformation to provide better public services while ensuring value for the public purse. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Harriet Green of the Centre for Digital Public Services, Liz Lucas of Caerphilly County Borough Council and Dyfed Alsop of the Welsh Revenue Authority to discuss how they are leveraging digital as an enabler for service improvement.

36 min
FEB 14

Net Zero in the Public Sector

What role does the public sector play in driving decarbonisation and achieving net zero targets in Wales? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Helen Nelson of Future Generations Wales and Ben Burggraaf of Net Zero Industry Wales to discuss.

37 min
JAN 10

Sector Outlook 2025: Challenges and Opportunities for the Public Sector in Wales

With local authorities facing increasing pressure on budgets, host Carwyn Jones is joined by Councillor Paul Miller, Deputy Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, and The Baroness Wilcox of Newport, to examine the challenges and opportunities the public sector is likely to encounter in 2025, including financial sustainability and the impact of new procurement legislation.

30 min
11/07/2024

Measuring Social Value

What is social impact or social value - and how can it be effectively measured? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Paul Shackson, Director of the Camarilla Group; Catryn Newton, Community Investment and Communications Director at Bute Energy; Owen Derbyshire, CEO at Keep Wales Tidy and Claire Lane, Director of Wales and Sport at StreetGames UK to discuss how organisations can track and demonstrate the value they bring to communities and society at large.

36 min
10/04/2024

Procurement - Navigating Changes and Opportunities

Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Howard Jacobson, Supply Chain Engagement Manager, Business Wales; Richard Dooner, Programme Manager, Welsh Local Government Association; and Grahame Steed, Director of Public Policy and Research, BiP Solutions and Event Organiser at Procurex Wales. They discuss the potential impact of the Procurement Act 2023 on SMEs, challenges facing buyers and suppliers, how procurement can drive public service improvement, economic regeneration and social value, as well as the upcoming Procurex Wales event.

39 min
09/02/2024

Understanding the Role of Corporate Joint Committees

This inaugural episode of the Public Sector Wales podcast, hosted by Carwyn Jones, delves into the concept and function of Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs). The discussion, featuring Kellie Beirne, Chief Executive of the Cardiff Capital Region, and Alwen Williams, Interim Chief Executive of the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee, explores the origins, statutory duties, governance structure, and strategic importance of CJCs established under the Local Government and Elections Act 2021. Together the experts explore the potential for CJCs to enhance regional governance, strategic planning, and economic development by facilitating collaborative decision-making. The segment also addresses challenges, democratic accountability, and long-term visions for CJCs' impact on Wales' economic landscape.

34 min
08/30/2024

Episode 1: The Impact of Corporate Joint Commitees - Inaugural Show Teaser

This inaugural episode of the Public Sector Wales podcast, hosted by Carowyn Jones, delves into the concept and function of Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs). Featuring Kelly Beirne, Chief Executive of the Cardiff Capital Region, and Alwen Williams, Interim Chief Executive of the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee.

1 min

7 Episodes

Public Sector Wales is a monthly roundtable thought leadership podcast bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by the public sector in Wales.

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Business News Wales
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

7
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Public Sector Wales

Public Sector Wales

Episodes

Digital Innovation for Public Sector Improvement

Net Zero in the Public Sector

Sector Outlook 2025: Challenges and Opportunities for the Public Sector in Wales

Measuring Social Value

Procurement - Navigating Changes and Opportunities

Understanding the Role of Corporate Joint Committees

Episode 1: The Impact of Corporate Joint Commitees - Inaugural Show Teaser

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