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Camden Council's Cabinet Member for New Homes & Community Investment, Cllr Nasrine Djemai joins Concilio's Account Director Siddo Dwyer to discuss the future of Camden. In the latest episode of Concilio's Better Places podcast, Account Director Siddo Dwyer sits down with Cllr Nasrine Djemai, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Community Investment at Camden Council, to explore the future of Camden, diving into how Camden is shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future. Key points discussed: Camden's Community Investment Programme Affordable Housing & temporary accommodation pressures Climate-focused Future Neighbourhood programmes The repurposing council assets for social action Sustainable Development & Regeneration in growth areas like Regis Road Cllr Djemai's lived experience with HS2 played a pivotal role in catching the attention of both HS2 leadership and Camden Council, ultimately inspiring her to run for public office. In the podcast, she discusses Camden's Local Plan, the role of public-private partnerships, and the borough's ambitious Community Investment Programme - a £2.3bn initiative delivering over 1,700 homes, marking a key milestone in a pipeline of 4,850 new homes. She also emphasises her belief that residents are the experts, advocating for a community-led approach that ensures local voices help shape and deliver Camden's major developments. Don't miss this conversation – listen now! 

On Tuesday 9 July, the Free Speech Union was honoured to bring together an expert panel that included whistleblowers Sue Evans and Dr David Bell from the Tavistock Clinic, who risked their careers and much more to pursue the truth. As anticipated, the evening was a unique opportunity for us to learn the core free expression lesson from the Cass Report and the Tavistock scandal: that open inquiry and freedom of speech are essential to protecting us from pernicious ideas. Both Tom and Ben were fortunate enough to attend in person and much of today's episode is spent pondering the thoughts and threads that resonated with them most strongly. We also discuss a London council's attempt to label a Bloomsbury monument of Virginia Woolf with a digital tag that highlights her alleged ‘imperialist attitudes'. The story was reported in the Mail and it is heartening to witness Emma Woolf robustly defending her great aunt on Twitter/X: ‘You couldn't make it up. The wokerati of Camden Council have decided that this statue of my great-aunt Virginia Woolf in Bloomsbury needs a QR code to explain her 'offensive' attitudes. Just to be clear, this was a woman born in 1882. Are they expecting her to trot out the Wokery of 2024? Virginia was a feminist, socially progressive, a literary pioneer, politically active (Fabian Society etc), she was way ahead of her time in so many ways' .  ‘That's Debatable!'  is edited by Jason Clift.

Tim Fisher has been a social worker for over 15 years and is currently a service manager in London's Camden Council. Tim's Masters Degree research focussed on empowerment models in social work and he has published academic writing on community approaches. He has collaborated with organisations to develop restorative practice, under the banner To Love is to Act. This encourages people towards Relational Activism, which means taking action in the everyday and making change happen through personal and informal relationships.   @familygroupmeet

It's been a very exciting start to 2024 at the Free Speech Union where we have been celebrating one of our biggest ever wins, the case of FSU member Carl Borg-Neal. At least £500,000 in damages is now expected to be paid out to Carl by his former employer, Lloyds Bank. As reported in The Telegraph, an employment tribunal has unanimously ruled Carl's dismissal unfair after he inadvertently used (and immediately apologised for using) the ‘n-word' during the bank's race education training. FSU general secretary, Toby Young, said over the weekend that “the financial compensation Carl has secured is ground-breaking. But in addition, the Tribunal made various recommendations that Lloyds will have to follow. Senior members of the bank, including members of the Board, have been ordered to read and digest the judgment, learning, if they did not appreciate it already, that context is everything when deciding whether to dismiss someone for breaching a workplace speech code. The bank also has to inform the Financial Conduct Authority that it got this one wrong – they have to tell the regulator that their dismissal of Carl was substantially and procedurally unfair and an act of disability discrimination. Finally, they must correct their internal records and provide a reference for Carl to future employers”. While most of today's episode is spent discussing this fantastic win, we also touch on the rather more sobering news that Camden Council is now putting potential suppliers through McCarthy-esque interrogation of their stance on LGBT dogma. Our Communications Officer, Freddie Attenborough, has written a great piece covering the issue in The Critic. Finally, we want to let all listeners know that “That's Debatable!” is now being published directly onto the Apple podcast app, in addition to all the other popular podcast platforms. "That's Debatable!" is edited by Jason Clift.

Ceri interviews Zerritha Brown, Head of Culture at London's Camden Council, about how her Jamaican roots fuel her rebel spirit to drive grassroots activism. Zerritha shares how she brings that spirit into institutional settings through relationship-building and empowering others. She provides insight on how institutions need to understand their communities, not just co-produce content. Zerritha also discusses her soft yet deep listening leadership style and how she's paving the way for the next generation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Zerritha's Jamaican heritage and music instilled a rebel spirit in her to create access and open doors in the arts for underrepresented communities. She builds relationships with institutions to create change from within, like bringing a sound system into the British Museum. Institutions need artists and community members working at all levels, not just co-producing content. Zerritha's approach involves collaborating with the same artists long-term to actively shape communities. Her listening leadership style achieves remarkable results by empowering others. She believes in succession planning to pave the way for the next generation of diverse arts leaders. Dance and movement energise and inspire Zerritha to keep growing as a leader. Despite challenges, she learned to lead as her authentic self rather than fit a typical leadership stereotype. BEST MOMENTS "That rebel attitude, being Jamaican, from Kingston, Jamaica, music as well, particularly reggae was becoming quite politicised at that time. My dad always carried that warrior, fighter, rebel, rebellious spirit, which was ingrained in me and my siblings." "The spaces that we have in our control are the public realm. So how do we start to use that public realm and our role as connectors and conveners, bringing people into public space through cultural intervention?" “They've been able to come in and really connect with us with what is going on in the ground, what needs to happen, where we're doing things wrong, where we're not listening. But also feed that into some of the partners that they're working with. I've seen a real shift change. "I think also just being me as well and, and just being that, you know, I find, as I said, listening is a real skill…I don't think I can do my job if I don't listen." PODCAST HOST BIOMeet Ceri Hand, the driving force behind countless creative success stories. A creative coach, entrepreneur, and dynamic speaker, she's committed to empowering creatives to realise their dreams and make a meaningful impact through her creative coaching, mentoring and training company. With three decades in the arts under her belt, Ceri has ridden the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Now, she's here to help you achieve your goals, your way. **** Subscribe to receive my weekly coaching message to nurture your creativity and be the first to hear about our latest creative coaching, mentoring opportunities and course announcements.: https://linktr.ee/cerihand This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

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This very special episode was recorded live in front of an audience on Monday 12 June, ahead of the BASW UK conference at Conference Aston in Birmingham. The theme of the discussion is exploring the role of podcasts as a learning resource. What do social workers gain from engaging in podcasts, what would they like done better, who is yet to be reached and what have the participants learned from making, studying and taking part in podcasts.Joining Andy McClenaghan to discuss all this and more are Patriche Bentick—Senior Practitioner in Camden Council and friend of and regular contributor to Let's Talk Social Work, Joe Hanley—lecturer with the Open University and Dr Sylvia Smith—host of the wonderful Social Workers Matter podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Bennett, Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, is a politician and journalist. She had a working-class background and was the first in her family to attend university. Bennett received her education at MLC School, an independent day school for girls in Burwood, New South Wales, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies, and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication.Bennett began her career in journalism in Australia, working for regional newspapers such as the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth. In 1995, she moved to Thailand, where she worked for Australian Volunteers International and the Bangkok Post newspaper. In 1999, she settled in the United Kingdom and started contributing to various publications, including The Guardian, The Independent, and The Times. Bennett served as the deputy editor and later editor of The Guardian Weekly from 2007 to 2012.In January 2006, Bennett joined the Green Party of England and Wales. She ran for various positions, including the Camden Council election and the London Assembly elections, but was not elected. In September 2012, she was elected as the leader of the Green Party, succeeding Caroline Lucas. During her leadership, the party saw an increase in support, and Bennett played a significant role in raising its profile. She also stood as the Green Party candidate in the 2015 general election for the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.After serving two terms as leader, Bennett did not seek re-election in 2016. However, she continued to be involved in politics and was selected to contest the Sheffield Central constituency in the 2017 UK general election. Although the Green Party experienced a decrease in vote share in her constituency, Bennett remained an active member and advocate for the party's policies.In September 2019, Bennett was nominated for a life peerage and became Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle in October 2019. She joined the House of Lords as the second Green Party member alongside Jenny Jones, Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb. Throughout her political career, Bennett has been known for her advocacy of feminist causes, environmental issues, and the Green Party's policies. She has also expressed support for a cultural and economic boycott of Israel, the abolition of the monarchy, and polyamorous relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Let's Talk Social Work we explore the important, and unfortunately all too often overlooked issue of the needs of Black children in care.The episode begins by exploring a ground-breaking initiative run by Camden Council, to ensure all foster carers are able to meet the haircare and skincare needs of Black children and young people in their care. The discussion later widens out to look at other issues concerning cultural awareness. Host, Andy McClenaghan is joined by friends of the podcast James Kargbo Equalities Lead at Camden Council, and Patriche Bentick, member of the BASW Black & Ethnic Minority Professionals Symposium and Senior Social Work Practitioner, also at Camden Council and foster carer, Sarah Livingstone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for our Christmas special. We wanted to leave 2022 on a high, with a hugely inspirational story of imagination in action, of imagination going big, one that will leave your mind fizzing with possibility. Recently, Camden Council in London became the first UK local authority to offer Imagination Activist training to its staff. 32 people took part over 8 weeks in a course designed to expand their imaginations and to make them ambassadors for the imagination within the organisation. It was a huge success. In this podcast we speak to Phoebe Tickell, of Moral Imaginations, who designed and taught the course, and Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council, to find out more. We explore what if every organisation did the same? I hope you're going to love this. As always, do let me know what you think.

Calvin Robinson is a political commentator and broadcaster who is also a deacon in the Free Church of England (FCE). Previously, Robinson had worked as a secondary school teacher and became a video games journalist. From 2020 to 2022, he was studying for ordained ministry in the Church of England, but was refused ordination, prompting him to join the FCE. He is a regular contributor to The Daily Telegraph, the Daily Mail, Spiked and First Things. As a commentator, Robinson has contributed to talkRADIO and GB News.Robinson was employed in the technology industry before training as a teacher. He taught computer science at the St Mary's and St John's Church of England School in Hendon where he became head of the IT department. In 2017, Robinson was featured in a recruitment advert encouraging people to become teachers. He was a video games journalist and is also owner of the video games site God is a Geek.In May 2016 and 2018, Robinson sought election to Brent Council and Camden Council respectively, where he stood in the wards of Kilburn and Swiss Cottage for the Conservative Party. He was the Brexit Party candidate in Broxtowe in the 2019 election, but dropped out to support the Conservative candidate.Robinson has also held various positions in local news and right-wing political organisations and campaigns, including Defund the BBC, Unite2Leave (a pro-Brexit tactical voting campaign) and Conservative Way Forward. He has contributed to Black Lives Matter UK: An Anthology, a Henry Jackson Society report opposing Black Lives Matter and "hard-left identity politics". Robinson has claimed that his commentary has made him the target of racial abuse.Having studied from 2020 to 2022 for ordination in the Church of England at St Stephen's House, Oxford, he was refused ordination by Jonathan Baker, the Bishop of Fulham, and chose to leave the church for the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GAFCON). He was ordained as a deacon on 25 June 2022 in the Free Church of England by Bishop Paul Hunt. The decision to deny ordination to Robinson was controversial and attracted strong criticism by conservative media and by Anglican theologian Angela Tilby.Robinson has also worked for talkRADIO and as a presenter on GB News, with, from late 2022, a regular slot on Sunday afternoons entitled "Calvin's Common Sense Crusade". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A popular Christmas light display in Mount Annan on Swansona Avenue has had food trucks banned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A popular Christmas light display in Mount Annan on Swansona Avenue has had food trucks banned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight against climate change will be won or lost in cities. We've known this for some time. The question is, What do cities need to do financially to rise to that challenge?   How can they strengthen their business cases for net zero investment? And if their plans are brought together and aligned in a new and creative ways, could they generate greater scale, volume and predictability in ways that might make them more attractive to investors?  To answer this, the Connected Places Catapult has teamed up with the UK's Core Cities and London Councils to create the UK Cities Commission for Climate Investment, or 3Ci. The aim is to the leverage the combined scale and clout of the UK's cities to mobilise investment into low and net-zero carbon projects across all of the UK's largest cities, not just individual ones. 3Ci was launched in the lead up to COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, so in this episode we hear about the momentum that's been growing behind 3Ci over the last year. We hear how the UK's cities have started having a closer, more collaborative conversation with banks, pension funds and private investors.   We hear from:   Cllr Susan Aitkin, Leader of Glasgow City Council  Mayor Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol  Cllr Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council and Chair of London Councils  Prof Greg Clark CBE, Chair of 3Ci  Chris Sood-Nicholls, Managing Director and Head of Regional Development, Lloyds Banking Group   Pete Gladwell, Group Social Impact & Invesment Director, Legal and General  Lesley McEwan, Assistant Director (Government & Infrastructure), Deloitte  Ingrid Holmes, Executive Director, Green Finance Institute  Josiah Lockhart, CEO of Changeworks  Steve Turner, Director of 3Ci  The 3Ci partnership is now widening to include Metro Mayors, Combined Authorities, Scottish and Key Cities, Counties and Districts and a growing number of private investors, financiers, advisors, developers and built environment technology professionals. Innovate UK has also been providing core funding for 3Ci and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is providing programme support.   Theme music on this episode is by Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com)

Sian Berry is the former leader of The Green Party. She was Co-Leader alongside Jonathan Bartley from 2018 to 2021 and its sole leader from July to October 2021. She is one of the Green Party's representatives on the London Assembly, and has stood as the Green Party candidate in three London Mayoral elections. She is also a Green Party councillor on Camden Council, representing Highgate. Sian Berry is guest number 242 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Sian Berry on Twitter @sianberry .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Valuable Conversations with the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. In this episode, MPA alumni Gwen Casazza and Justin Beirold talk to IIPP's fearless leader, Mariana Mazzucato. Like many people at IIPP, Gwen and Justin came to the institute in large part because of Mariana and her ideas. Mariana is one of the most influential economists in the world, and as a result, there are hundreds of podcasts, YouTube videos, interviews, and lectures featuring her. We decided that we would get into the weeds about the substance of her research, but we also wanted to learn more about her as a person. We talked about her childhood in an Italian family in New Jersey and being inspired by her High School history teacher. We discussed the trials and tribulations of the past decade, as she went from being a respected professor to running her own institute and becoming low-key famous (relative to most economists). She tells us about the critical importance of crafting new economic narratives in addition to new policy ideas. And of course, we covered some of the most exciting projects she is working on at the IIPP, including her work with Camden Council, the City of Barcelona, and the (all-women) WHO Council on Economics of Health For All. Guest Bio: Mariana Mazzucato is Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London (UCL), where she is Founding Director of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose (IIPP). She is winner of international prizes including the 2020 John von Neumann Award, the 2019 All European Academies Madame de Staël Prize for Cultural Values, and the 2018 Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought. She was named as one of the '3 most important thinkers about innovation' by The New Republic, one of the 50 most creative people in business in 2020 by Fast Company, and one of the 25 leaders shaping the future of capitalism by WIRED. She advises policymakers around the world on innovation-led inclusive and sustainable growth. Her current roles include being Chair of the World Health Organization's Council on the Economics of Health for All and a member of the Scottish Government's Council of Economic Advisors, the South African President's Economic Advisory Council, the OECD Secretary General's Advisory Group on a New Growth Narrative, the UN High Level Advisory Board for Economic and Social Affairs, Argentina's Economic and Social Council, Vinnova's Advisory Panel in Sweden, and Norway's Research Council. Previously, through her role as Special Advisor for the EC Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation (2017-2019), she authored the high-impact report on Mission-Oriented Research & Innovation in the European Union, turning “missions” into a crucial new instrument in the European Commission's Horizon innovation programme. We hope you enjoy this conversation! - Read Mariana's latest book - “Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism (Link) https://marianamazzucato.com/books/mission-economy - Learn more about the WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All (Link) https://www.who.int/groups/who-council-on-the-economics-of-health-for-all/members Follow Mariana on Twitter: @MazzucatoM Learn about our alumni hosts: - Justin Beirold (Link) https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/public-purpose/justin-beirold - Gwendolyn Casazza (Link) https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/public-purpose/gwendolyn-casazza Follow IIPP on Twitter: @IIPP_UCL https://twitter.com/IIPP_UCL https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/public-purpose/ Production and music by Justin Beirold

Diversity and inclusion are a key part of the discussion about how to run effective public services. The Cabinet Office's ‘Declaration on Government Reform' reinforced the need for the civil service to draw on a more diverse range of experiences, skills and backgrounds, and set the standard for inclusive workplaces where people achieve their full potential. The new prime minister will need to make decisions about the government's approach to managing diversity and inclusion in the public sector. Such key decisions will be: How can current leaders create public sector workforces that reflect wider society? How can organisations support diverse groups of future public sector leaders and how can diverse public sector institutions deliver more inclusive policies and services? This panel event will draw on insights from the three previous private roundtables in the IfG and PwC's Future Leaders Series. This series has brought together a mix of current and future public sector leaders to consider how the public sector can best reflect and serve society in a more inclusive way. On our panel to discuss these questions: Paul Cleal, Adviser and non-executive board member for the Premier League, Guy's & Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and the Metropolitan Police Cllr Georgia Gould, Leader of Camden Council and Chair of the Leaders' Committee of London Councils Rupert McNeil, former Government Chief People Officer Ming Tang, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at NHS England Bernadette Thompson, Associate Director of Inclusion at Barts Health NHS Trust and former Deputy Director for Inclusion, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement at DLUHC The event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. #IfGfutureleaders We would like to thank PwC for kindly supporting this event as part of their Future of Government research programme.

Shaun is joined in this episode by Tariq Khan, the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Camden Council. Tariq started his career in the private sector working for big multinational organisations. However, in the pandemic, and after a lot of reflection, he decided to take up a role with Camden Council to help implement social change.Tariq is now responsible for technology on 600 lines of business, from parking solutions to schools to road maintenance. He shares his thoughts on why being a team leader is more like being a head gardener, how to gain trust when collecting data that can help others and the differences in approach between the private and public sectors.Listening to this episode, you will:Gain tips on how you can maintain working towards a goal, despite everyday real world challengesHear observations on the type of talent which is needed in an every expanding and developing public sector workforceDiscover how reverse mentorship can assist and develop your skills when implemented with all levels of hierarchyLearn how he's working to achieve a citizen-centred approach to all tech solutions can achieve success for all users           For blogs and insights into the tech industry, visit www.expertsintechnology.hays.com

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Dmytro Chupryna, ESG Partnerships Director for AirScape. Dmytro talks to us about AirScape, the world's densest air quality sensor network, that has been installed in the Borough of Camden in partnership with Camden Clean Air and Camden Council. The hyper-local, real-time sensor network aims to fundamentally transform how we monitor and manage air pollution to improve public health and well-being in urban spaces. The network will provide at least 45x more spatial resolution and refresh 60x more regularly than the network of existing air quality reference stations in Camden, capturing and reporting hyper-local air quality data every minute to map the issue in real-time. The data will contribute to impactful decision-making for all stakeholders interested in improving air quality in the Borough, from councils, individuals and communities to schools, offices, hospitals, retail and hospitality businesses. This insightful episode explores how making the invisible visible will have significant impacts on our behaviour. Dmytro has spent his career working with governments and companies across the globe, with extensive commercial and charity experience. He is a passionate advocate of projects focused on sustainability and urban air quality, investing in the environment, health, and wellbeing for current and future generations. At AirScape, he leads on strategic partnerships to deliver street-level air quality data in real-time. Actionable information that will be made publicly available in 200 major cities of the world.  

Strolling along Camden High Street today, it is hard to imagine a time when it was rural. A time where witches inhabited what are now our local haunts (literally). If you've never picked up a ouija board during a drag show, then look no further... join us in the iconic Black Cap pub! References: Walters, Ben. “LGBTQ Spaces.” Urban Claims and the Right to the City: Grassroots Perspectives from Salvador Da Bahia and London, edited by Julian Walker et al., by Angus Stewart, UCL Press, London, 2020, pp. 80–85. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv13xprh7.22. Accessed 31 Mar. 2021. Whitehead, A. (2015). The story of burlesque at the Black Cap. Available: https://www.kentishtowner.co.uk/2015/09/30/story-burlesque-black-cap/. Last accessed 30th November 2021. Camden New Journal. (2018). Black Cap Foundation speak at Camden Council meeting. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmqfb6UaVFE&ab_channel=CamdenNewJournal. Last accessed 30th November 2021. ​​Castleton, D. (2021). Mother Damnable – the Wicked Witch of Camden Town Tube Station. Available: https://www.davidcastleton.net/mother-damnable-witch-camden-town-london-mother-red-cap-black-cap/. Last accessed 30th November 2021. Palmer, S (1870). St Pancras. London: Kessinger Publishing Giardina, H. (2021). Into. Available: https://www.intomore.com/culture/black-cap-one-londons-oldest-gay-bars-get-second-act/. Last accessed 30th November 2021. Honey and the Hex is a sister duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Through a progressive lens they delve into myths, magick and mystery in English and Scottish folklore. Journey through the British Isles in search of gremlins, goblins, fairies, banshees, witches and vampires.

This week's guest  Winnie Ogwang, co-founder of Living Proof. The idea came about in 2020 when Winnie and her co-founders saw the power of  innovation skills in the hands of young people - pulling out stories and insights from their communities quickly and authentically. Simply because of trust. Genius. It's clear they have the fearless raw energy and commercial instincts that businesses desperately need. And they're the diverse young audience that organisations need to become future-fit.   Born and raised in South-East London, Winnie is grounded in the culture of altruism of her immigrant community, which so often fills the gap the state leaves behind.  Winnie brings expertise in operations and specialises in participation through roles at Camden Council. Winnie is shaped by her lived experience as the child of refugees and is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to learn how they can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.   In this episode, Coni and Winnie talk about: The power of using your voice Harnessing the ideas and talents of young people Falling in love with the problem to create a successful solutions focused business The magic that can happen when we collaborate outside of our echo chamber The pandemic's influence on the community and what it's like to start a new business venture when the world is in lockdown.  Resources: MONEY TALKS: Understanding Gen Z's attitudes towards money Insights report We hope you enjoy.   Find out more about Winnie Web: https://www.livingproof.world IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingproof.world/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnieogwang/ To find out more about this podcast and to nominate a guest visit www.foundflourish.co.uk/podcast. Join the conversation using #bossingitpod and tagging us @foundflourish on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.   More about Found & Flourish Found and Flourish is a growing network, online membership, media & events platform, aimed at empowering the next generation of entrepreneurial women and impact driven change-makers to launch, grow and scale their businesses. Join us by visiting www.foundflourish.co.uk.   Connect With The Host Coni Longden-Jefferson https://www.conilj.com https://www.instagram.com/conilj/ https://twitter.com/cljwrites https://www.linkedin.com/in/coni-longden-jefferson-15b0b163/

In the second of two episodes exploring issues related to the independent review of children's social care in England, Andy McClenaghan is joined by social workers Patriche Bentick, Senior Practitioner at Camden Council and James Kargbo, Fostering Team Manager, also from Camden Council. They examine issues facing Black and minoritized children in the care system, the extent to which matters of equality, diversity and inclusion have been considered in the Care Review so far and the need to decolonise social work education. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Climate Change Committee called for a public engagement strategy on net zero which includes involving people in decision-making and providing trusted information.This episode considers three different techniques which councils could use to engage their communities on the climate emergency in their local areas. We also hear about Camden's Climate Assembly where Councillor Adam Harrison talks through the process, impact, and challenges, for councils to consider if using a similar approach.Guest speakers:Chandrima Padmanabhan, Programme Lead - Climate, Centre for Public Impact Europe.Cllr Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Camden, Camden Council.For more information about this podcast series and to read the show notes, visit www.local.gov.uk/local-action-podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to another episode of Moments of Change. I am your host, Melanie Rayment and in this episode I speak with Noel Hatch, an incredible change maker from Camden Council in UK. We speak about his work as Head of Strategy at Camden Council and enabling neighbourhoods to exist and thrive. I hope you enjoy it - Mel https://www.twitter.com/melrayment Links in this episode https://www.twitter.com/noelito medium.com/@noelito See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of a number of distinguished housing estates created by Camden Council in the 1960s and 70s and commonly regarded as some of the finest council housing in the land, now Grade II-listed.

As crucial climate negotiations are postponed to 2021, many wonder whether the world can wait. Echoing calls by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, our guest today, Farhana Yamin is clear that “we need to stop talking about climate change as a future problem, we really only have a short space of time to start making fundamental changes. The time for action really is now.” Farhana is an internationally recognized environmental lawyer, climate change policy expert and justice activist. She joined us at UCL between 2013 and 2018 as a Visiting Professor at UCL. During this time, she also set up Track 0, an organisation which promotes strategic coalition-building to pressure governments to act. Closer to home, in fact in our very own post code, she is also coordinator of the Camden Council's Think and Do Community Climate and Eco Action pop up. She brings with her a wealth of experience, from serving as an author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to advising the European Commission on how to design the European emissions trading directive, and, in more recent years, negotiating at the UN on behalf of the Marshall Islands, where she has also been a lead proponent of the net zero emissions by 2050 goal in the Paris Agreement. Farhana joined Extinction Rebellion in November 2018 and has taken an active role in non-violent direct action, including gluing herself to Shell's London offices last year. In this wide-ranging conversation, Farhana reflects on her journey to green radicalism and why she believes that more radical action is now required to deliver on the Paris Agreement.

"The Good Loo Tours had introduced punters to the source of the sewage, logically we should show them where it went." 

Dyfrig Williams, Learning Events Co-ordinator at Research in Practice speaks to Becca Dove, Head of Family Support and Complex Families, and Tim Fisher, service manager for Family Group Conferencing and restorative practice at Camden Council. They talk about the council’s role in community development, relational activism, and how the strength of the community has helped to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. This is the first in a series of podcasts on the topic of community development. Talking points Becca, Tim and Dyfrig discuss: How a community is defined The origins of Camden Council’s community development approach The council’s role in community development Re-distributing power How previous work has enabled the council to better deal with the impact of COVID-19 The key challenges that COVID-19 has posed and how they have been overcome Advice for others wanting to do similar work. Resources mentioned in this podcast Lawrence, J. (2019) ‘Me, Me, Me: The Search for Community in Post-war England’ Oxford University Press. Dove, B. and Fisher, T. (2019) ‘The personal is the political: Relational activism and social justice’ Transforming Society, Bristol University Press. Haraway, D. (2015) ‘Anthropocene, Capitalocene, Plantationocene, Chthulucene: Making Kin’ Environmental Humanities. Klein, N. and Roy, A. (2020) ‘A Global Green New Deal: Into the Portal, Leave No one Behind’ Haymarket Books. Barnett-Jones, B. and Fisher, T. (2020) ‘Breaking virtual bread with Tom Shakespeare’ The Relational Soup Podcast. Related resources Dove, B.(2020) ‘Someone to watch over me’ Social Work 2020 under Covid-19 Magazine. Dartington: Research in Practice. Godar, R. (2020) ‘Enabling community capacity during COVID-19 Dartington: Research in Practice. Sutton, J. (2018) ‘Assets-based work with communities: Leaders' Briefing’​

Returning to work after parental leave can be a daunting time for parents. What can managers do to ease this process and support returners in the best way possible? This week on the Good Practice Podcast, Nicola Boyle and Cat MacLeod speak to Nikki Slowey from Family Friendly Working Scotland and Camden Council's Tom Spencer. In the episode we discuss: tips for managers supporting parental leave returners some of the classic pitfalls managers fall into the perceived (or actual) gender differences in attitudes towards returners Show notes To find out more about Nikki Slowey and Family Friendly Working Scotland, check out their website https://www.familyfriendlyworkingscotland.org.uk/ The Harvard Business Review article Cat mentioned can be found at https://hbr.org/2020/03/whats-really-holding-women-back?sf117680049=1 To find out more about more Katherine Johnson and her career at NASA, click here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/24/science/katherine-johnson-dead.html Tom's book recommendation was 'You're not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters' by Kate Murphy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Not-Listening-Missing-Matters/dp/1787300951 To learn more about Aviva's parental leave policy, click here - https://www.aviva.co.uk/business/business-perspectives/featured-articles-hub/equal-parental-leave/ To find out your own unique 3-word address, click here: https://what3words.com/ If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers on Twitter: Nicola Boyle @Nicola_BoyleEW Cat MacLeod @CatGoodPractice Nikki Slowey @nikkislowey73 Tom Spencer @TomBSpencer

We know that in a lot of organisations, learning and development still means training, and training still means classroom. How do we overcome resistance to the alternatives? Should we overcome that resistance? On this week's episode of The GoodPractice Podcast, Ross G and Owen are joined by Camden Council's Tom Spencer and Sarah Sedley. We discuss: the challenges of delivering learning for a diverse audience historic approaches to learning new opportunities created by technology and a changing mindset. If you'd like to get in touch with us about any of the things we've said on this show, you can tweet @RossGarnerGP, @OwenFerguson, @TomBSpencer or email learning@camden.gov.uk. You can also tweet @GoodPractice and @GoodPracticeAUS. To find out more about what we do, visit goodpractice.com. In 'What I Learned This Week', Owen's nature paper was found via Max Roser, and was: Song, X. P., Hansen, M. C., Stehman, S. V., Potapov, P. V., Tyukavina, A., Vermote, E. F., & Townshend, J. R. (2018). Global land change from 1982 to 2016. Nature, 560(7720), 639. The story Ross shared, about the Polish village of Miejsce Odrzanskie, is online at: https://theconversation.com/polish-village-hasnt-seen-a-boy-born-in-nearly-10-years-heres-how-that-computes-122176 

Episode 22 and we're talking Jeremy Corbyn's recent "controversy" over a piece of street art and how the removal of nuance causes offence to anyone looking for it while removing the ability to recognise real injustice. We also talk the "War Against Drugs" enacted by Camden Council and how the legalisation of cannabis could help fund the NHS. And, we throw in the March for Our Lives protest and Stormy Daniels giving Donny a bit of a spanking. Enjoy! Follow us on iTunes, SoundCloud, Facebook & Twitter.

Frances Hasler of Healthwatch Camden explains how Healthwatch supports local people in improving services. By finding out what the priorities are for improvements in the provision of health and social care services, Helathwatch Camden then works to get things changed. Recently Healthwatch Camden helped the users of mental health services in Highgate to explain to Camden Council and to service providers what was wrong with the way that they were re-organising services. The work of Healthwatch Camden can influence future service provision on other issues as well. Package by: Marian Larragy Healthwatch Camden :: Healthwatch Camden/Independent Age Develop quality indicators on Local Care Homes :: Healthwatch Camden Reports on Local Care Homes :: Healthwatch Camden on Transformation & Sustainability Plans for NHS in Camden :: Back to Camden Community Radio home page :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (5:23 min / 5 MB)

This week look out for Camden Council’s celebration of the connection between UK and Indian culture in their Camden Kala festival. There are events happening all over the borough, one that caught our eye was a exhibition by painter Lancelot Ribeiro at the Camden Archives in Holborn Library. Package by: Freddy Chick, Violet Macdonald, Rochelle Robinson Camden Kala :: Lancelot Ribeiro exhibition :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (1:27 min / 1 MB)

Since one of our colleagues became homeless in Camden, we have been thinking about the issue of homelessness in the borough. In this show Freddy Chick speaks to some of the homeless people in Camden about their experience of the system that is in place to help. We hear from Ian Bangay, head of Camden Safer Streets Team, the street outreach team for Camden Council. What rules are in place surrounding the system of help and how does it work? Is it fair? The names of the people interviewed in this piece have been changed. Package by: Freddy Chick Camden Safer Streets Team :: Outreach and Homless Services in Camden :: Helping to prevent homelessness :: Camden Safer Street Team :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow camden Community Radio :: File Download (21:24 min / 20 MB)

Leo Joseph is one of six artists from the Camden Arts Centre putting on a show in a pop-up space provided by the Camden Council. Leo came into the studio to discuss the exhibition and living as an artist in Camden. The show, Colour Assembly, looks at visual art’s most basic building block, colour, and also features work by London-based artists Beatriz Perez, Camilla Bliss, Emma Sywyj, Glynis Minors and Haydn Albrow. It runs from 11am-7pm Tuesday-Sunday at 18 Malden Road until the 21st of January. Package by: Violet Macdonald, Lacky Ahmed Colour Assembly Event :: Colour Assembly Twitter :: Camden Arts Centre :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (9:27 min / 10 MB)

Anyone who would like to provide adult social care services in Camden should book now to attend a session in September on Camden Council’s new care online website that will connect future providers and users of social care services; Camden People’s Theatre is running a day of free workshops for artists and companies looking for help with professional development; budding writers get craicing! The London Irish centre is looking for entrants for its regular Irish playwrights competition; Found exhibition at the Foundling Hospital is finishing soon- visit this week! Read by Catherine Carroll, Freddy Chick, Marian Larragy amd Mario Camden People's Theatre :: Biscuits for Breakfast :: Found at Foundling Museum :: Book Camden Social Care Online Directory :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (3:33 min / 4 MB)

In this episode of Spotlight, Rachel Ozanne from SafeLives talks to Rachel Nicholas, Safety Intervention Manager at Camden Council, about their successful campaign, Know It’s Not Too Late - designed to reach more older victims, More on Know It's Not Too Late: http://news.camden.gov.uk/know-its-not-too-late Read the transcript for this podcast: http://www.safelives.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Spotlight%20podcast%201%20transcript.pdf IMPORTANT: The thoughts and opinions expressed in our podcast do not necessarily state or reflect those of SafeLives.

Camden Community radio’s Freddy Chick was chosen as one of Camden’s 50 Volunteers of The Year 2015, when the borough was 50 years old. Some of his fellow Camden Community Radio volunteers spoke about why they felt it was well deserved. Edited: Danielle Manning Contributions: Danielle Manning, N.N.D., Marian Larragy, Athos Harber, Joseph Hughes Camden Council :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (4:06 min / 4 MB)

Plenty to look forward to this week with a mega-long guided walk of 50 landmarks; an exciting new exhibition at the Swiss Cottage gallery; a talk from Camden Council’s top archivist and to top it all off, news of a new show arriving soon! Package by: Athos Harber, Joseph Hughes, Freddy Chick Camden History talk at British Museum :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (4:11 min / 4 MB)

This was such an exciting show because both of our guests today have a fantastic background in the arts, both have achieved international recognition, and it hasn't all been plain sailing either. JD (Junior) Douglas took himself from Arts and Development Officer at Camden Council to being a prolific writer, director and producer of plays. Find out how he made that happen. We also welcomed back onto the show Neema Kambona to catch up with how her Diversity Business Magazine project is coming along as it gets ready for the big launch. Neema is such an inspiring lady, with a big history behind her. Plus Junior had THE most business tips, sayings and quotes of any guest so far - and all of them so relevant, inspiring and just plain useful. Listen in to hear all about it.

This was such an exciting show because both of our guests today have a fantastic background in the arts, both have achieved international recognition, and it hasn't all been plain sailing either.JD (Junior) Douglas took himself from Arts and Development Officer at Camden Council to being a prolific writer, director and producer of plays. Find out how he made that happen. We also welcomed back onto the show Neema Kambona to catch up with how her Diversity Business Magazine project is coming along as it gets ready for the big launch. Neema is such an inspiring lady, with a big history behind her.Plus Junior had THE most business tips, sayings and quotes of any guest so far - and all of them so relevant, inspiring and just plain useful. Listen in to hear all about it.

This was such an exciting show because both of our guests today have a fantastic background in the arts, both have achieved international recognition, and it hasn't all been plain sailing either.JD (Junior) Douglas took himself from Arts and Development Officer at Camden Council to being a prolific writer, director and producer of plays. Find out how he made that happen. We also welcomed back onto the show Neema Kambona to catch up with how her Diversity Business Magazine project is coming along as it gets ready for the big launch. Neema is such an inspiring lady, with a big history behind her.Plus Junior had THE most business tips, sayings and quotes of any guest so far - and all of them so relevant, inspiring and just plain useful. Listen in to hear all about it.

It’s the Bank Holiday weekend=time to crack out the BBQ. Camden Council have compiled a handy list of the best BBQ sites in the borough; Historic Conway Hall will be open at Friday lunchtime for a tour; the Roundhouse hosts ‘The Last Word- – its annual festival of spoken word poetry and you can kick up your heels and learn how to do the Highland fling at Cecil Sharp House’s weekly ceilidh dance. Danielle Manning, Joe Hughes & Freddy Chick Top parks for a BBQ! :: Conway Hall :: The Last Word - Roundhouse :: Cecil Sharp House Ceilidh Club :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (5:31 min / 8 MB)

There’s plenty to see and do in Camden this week. If you’re a Kentish Town fanatic then you shouldn’t miss a talk by the author of the new book ‘Curious Kentish Town’, Andrew Whitehead. Today (Sunday 8th) is international women’s day and there will be celebrations all over Camden. This year’s theme is make is happen and Somers Town Youth Centre is making it happen with a day of activities. All through the month of March the Camden People’s Theatre will be celebrating new theatre in its Sprint festival. There are dozens of performances to look out for and if they get you in the mood for some acting of your own, you can check out classes at the London-Irish Centre. This coming Saturday 14th there will be a booksale at the St Pancras Community Association Centre to help fund Women and Health on Carol Street. Written and read by: Danielle Manning Joseph Hughes Freddy Chick Curious Kentish Town by Andrew Whitehead :: Camden Council's International Women's Day :: Camden People's Theatre :: Acting Workshops at London-Irish Centre :: Back to homepage :: Follow us on Twitter :: File Download (5:33 min / 8 MB)

Just in time for the imminent local elections, here is Camden Community Radio’s election special. We went out and about on the streets of the Cantelowes ward to hear what people are thinking. Plus we bring you interviews with two of the Cantelowes candidates: Phil Jones, Labour, and Cat Sinclair Jones, Lib Dem. Presented: Sarah O’Brien Reporting: Freddy Chick Edited: Freddy Chick Camden Labour :: Camden Green Party :: Hampstead and Kilburn Lib Dems :: Hampstead and Kilburn Conservative :: Camden Council's Local Election info :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (13:05 min / 15 MB)

‘Our Glass House’ is a performance based on real life testimony about how people deal with domestic violence, that is set in an actual house loaned by Camden Council, Tel 0844 77 1000; ‘Wasted’ is on at the Last Word Festival of spoken word, story telling and live performance’ at The Roundhouse; London Irish Film Festival runs from 20th-24th and is followed by the Feminist Festival from Sunday 24th. ‘Loudest Whisper’ is soliciting artwork for the open category of its LGBT History Month next February. Submissions close on 1st December. More details, tel 020 7918 8416. Read by: Marita Hutson, Freddy Chick & Marian Larragy Editing: Freddy Chick & Marian Larragy Script: Marian Larragy Camden People's theatre :: Our Glass House at Edinburgh :: Commonwealth Theatre :: The Last Word Festival at The Roundhouse :: Irish Film Festival London :: London Feminist Film Festival :: Camden LGBT Forum :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (6:02 min / 6 MB)

Youth unemployment at the UK rose sharply after the economic crash and remains stubbornly high. There are fears this could be leading to another ‘lost generation’ of Britain’s youth. Camden Council’s apprenticeship team are dedicated to helping young people into work. In Spring/Summer 2013 they ran an initiative called ‘Camden 100 in 100’. The idea was to create one-hundred apprenticeships in the borough in one-hundred days. To find out more about the scheme, Camden Community Radio interviewed Rahima Khanum, an apprentice at the Wellcome Trust on Euston Road, and Brian Lim, her manager. We also spoke to Michael Pratt, from the council’s apprenticeship team, and councillor Valerie Leech. Special thanks to Michael for all his help and to Rahima and Brian for giving up their time. Package by: Freddy Chick Apprenticeship info from Camden Council :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (22:52 min / 21 MB)

Institute of Historical Research Mobilising London's housing histories: the provision of homes since 1850 Session 6: Council housing and experience Camden council tenants' housing experiences and attitude in the 1990s Paul Watt (Birkbeck, U...

There is a re-development proposal before Camden’s Development Control Committee which would destroy the Black Cap as we know it, a thriving pub and entertainment venue. This icon of the LGBT world will be lost if people do not make their objections known. Hear why this pub matters and what people think of the proposed re-development. To make an objection, write to Camden Council. Quote Application Number is 2013/0262/P Package by: Marian Larragy The Black Cap :: Development Control Online :: Camden LGBT Forum :: History of Black Cap from 1751 :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (6:05 min / 6 MB)

Camden Community Radio talks with striking Camden traffic wardens whose case was mentioned in Parliament last week: Charlotte asks if slowing down traffic by Camden Council will reduce road deaths? Tom explores the Bloomsbury Festival with Festival Director Roma Backhouse and Taiwo went to watch Arsenal Ladies lift the triple and become invincible. Features Editor: Charlotte Briere Edney Presented by: Charlotte Briere Edney Features by: Charlotte Briere Edney, Marian Larragy, Taiwo Olungadi & Tom Boyle. 20 mile Zone? :: Living Streets on 20 Mile Zone :: Unison on Parking Attendants Strike :: House of Commons on Camden Dispute :: Big Smoke on Traffic Wardens Strike :: Bloomsbury Festival :: Pics from Bloomsbury Festival :: Arsenal Ladies :: Arsenal Ladies Match Fixtures :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: File Download (19:22 min / 18 MB)

The Fabulous free Bloomsbury Festival is almost here; Apple Day will be celebrated at Maiden Lane Community Centre, There is free Irish Traditional music and, separately a book launch at the Irish Centre and Proud Camden has free weekend afternoon live music; Camden Council and Transport for London are consulting local people; ‘Red Velvet’ by Lolita Chakrabarti opens at the Tricycle and The Improsarios are in Camden with a trilogy; Marina Warner and others debate whether Shakespeare is still contemporary; the Iranian film’About Elly’ is at the cinema. Read by: Beteil Baraki, Cina Aissa, Denise O’Connor, DJ Rude Boy P. Tosh, Jayson Mansaray, Marian Larragy & Sarah O’Brien Edited by: Nick Holder The Impresarios :: The Tricycle Theatre :: Apple Day at MLCC :: Proud camden :: London Irish During the Troubles :: Bloomsbury Festival :: King's Cross Transport Consultation :: Is Shakespeare Our Contemporary? :: Music gigs :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow CCRadio on Twitter :: File Download (7:53 min / 7 MB)

Cina Aissa went to Regis Road Recycling centre, where she chatted with staff about the highs and lows of their work, which has transferred from control by Camden Council to the North London Waste Authority. Recorded & Editied by: Cina Aissa Regis Road Recycling Centre :: North London Waste Authority :: Freecycle- Online reclycling :: Recycle More :: London Waste Council :: Back to CCRadio :: Follow CCRadio on Twitter :: File Download (9:56 min / 9 MB)

A rolling interview with Christian Wolmar, journalist, cyclist and Britain’s leading transport commentator. We ride from Tufnell Park to St Pancras and encounter a flood, demon drivers and Camden Council’s contraflow cycle track. Christian explains where it went wrong with … Continue reading →

Camden Council is considering a judicial review on HS2, Jayson Mansaray looks at the issues for and against. The Vatican City recently held a symposium on the issue of sexual abuse, Denise O’Conor asks whether the Vatican is making up or covering up And, one local team, Arsenal Ladies Reserves has made it to the Cup Final which takes palce in March. Presented by: Jayson Mansaray FeaturesEditor: Jayson Mansaray Features by: Denise O’Connor, Jayson Mansaray, T-O, Marian Editing support: Charlotte Briere-Edney HS2 impact on Camden :: HS2 Action Alliance :: Stop HS2 :: Case goes to the International Criminal Court :: Survivors Netwok of those Abused by Priests :: Arsenal Ladies Reserve :: Arsenal Ladies Team :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: Follow Camden Community Radio on Twitter :: YestoHS2 :: File Download (14:51 min / 14 MB)

Darryl McKay looks at why the number 29 bus is changing shape; Police numbers in Camden are going up while London is experiencing cuts in policing – Jayson discovers that Camden Council is funding the gap; Charlotte talks to a new company of young actors who are toughing it out in Camden; Camden Council is worried that the changes to electoral boundaries will inhibit local development planning. Holborn & St Pancras MP, Frank Dobson talks with CCRadio about how the proposed electoral boundaries are being re-shaped. ; Marita Hutson discovers that if you think you are too wealthy too need a universal benefit such as winter fuel allowance, there are people who can help you to give that benefit to people who do need it. Lucy looks at how the simple run around the park is going Hi tech. Presented by Jayson Mansaray Features by: Darryl McKay, Marita Hutson, Charlotte Briere-Edney, Lucy Waterhouse and Jayson Mansaray Readers: Athos Haber, DJ Rudeboy P Tosh, Cina Aissa and Charlotte Briere-Edney About the Number 29 Bus route :: Metropolitan Police in Camden :: Giant Olive Theatre Company :: Camden Council on Electoral Boundaries :: Fuel Our Youth :: Parkrun Website :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: File Download (19:41 min / 18 MB)

Are the Police Protecting the Cyclist – Jayson Mansaray talks to police Commander Sutherland following the death of cyclist Deep Lee in King’s Cross? Holly Lodge Community Centre funding slips away. Charlotte Briere-Edney update on Camden Council’s plan to limit sex entertainment venue licences; Lucy Waterhouse visits the New University of the Arts in King’s Cross; Chris Wilson tells Marian Larragy that it doesn’t require much more than iron determination to be a triathlete and we can confirm that the Olympic Torch is to travel through Camden. Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Road Death Investigation Unit at Alperton on 0208 998 5319. Presented by: Jayson Mansaray Reports from: Lucy Waterhouse, Charlotte Brier-Edney, Marian Larragy, Jayson Mansaray If you witnessed the fatal incident in King's Cross :: Camden Cyclists :: Cycling intelligence in King's Cross :: Sex entertainment venue licences :: Central St Martin's School of Arts :: Lucy's extended report on Central St Martin's :: Holly Lodge Community Centre :: Triathlon Clubs in London :: Triathlon in Olympics :: Olympic Torch through Camden :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: CCRadio on Twitter :: File Download (15:53 min / 15 MB)

Smartphone snatching and what the police are doing about it – Jayson Mansaray talkers to Commander Sutherland; Camden Council plans to limit number of sex entertainment venues, Charlotte Briere-Edney wants to know whether that will make matters worse or better; A student at the New University of the Arts in King’s Cross was killed as she cycled to the new site. Sarah O’Brien discovers that local organisations believe that more can be done to prevent such accidents and are angry that nothing much seems to be happening; Service Commissioners for Teenage Pregnancy, Young People’s Sexual Health and Drug & Alcohol services have been consulting 16-19 year old residents on priorities. Marian Larragy finds another favoured Camden pursuit as she happens on the Mornington Chasers in Regents Park. Presented & Edited by Jayson Mansaray Metropolitan Police in Camden :: Camden Council Cabinet Meeting Papers :: FAQs on Sexual Health :: King's Cross Environment :: Cycling Intelligence on King's Cross :: Living Streets 20 MPH Campaign :: Kings Cross Community Projects :: Mornington Chasers :: Back to Camden Community Radio :: CCRadio on Twitter :: File Download (22:54 min / 21 MB)

Sue Lawley's castaway is the entertainer Paul O'Grady. Best known as the 'Blonde Bombshell', Lily Savage, he's one of the most popular figures on television with his outrageous clothes and wigs. Originally from Tranmere in Birkenhead, Paul worked as a social worker for Camden Council as well as working part time in pubs around London in the 1980s. His talent as a drag artist was discovered at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in South London after he stood in for the compere who'd rung in sick.He got his first big break on Channel 4's Big Breakfast replacing Paula Yates in 1995. Since then he's hosted Blankety Blank and his own Lily Savage Show as well as the sitcom Eyes Down, set in a bingo hall in Liverpool. He'll also be following in the footsteps of Bruce Forsyth, Larry Grayson and Jim Davidson by fronting a new series of the show the Generation Game. Paul's recently scaled down work commitments after suffering a heart attack last April. He was given angioplasty and has made a full recovery but he now says he's taking life easier and cutting down on drink and cigarettes.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Meditation from Thais. Act 11 by Jules Massenet Book: The Borrowers by Mary Norton Luxury: Skin so Soft - Avon

This week Sue Lawley's castaway is the entertainer Paul O'Grady. Best known as the 'Blonde Bombshell', Lily Savage, he's one of the most popular figures on television with his outrageous clothes and wigs. Originally from Tranmere in Birkenhead, Paul worked as a social worker for Camden Council as well as working part time in pubs around London in the 1980s. His talent as a drag artist was discovered at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in South London after he stood in for the compere who'd rung in sick. He got his first big break on Channel 4's Big Breakfast replacing Paula Yates in 1995. Since then he's hosted Blankety Blank and his own Lily Savage Show as well as the sitcom Eyes Down, set in a bingo hall in Liverpool. He'll also be following in the footsteps of Bruce Forsyth, Larry Grayson and Jim Davidson by fronting a new series of the show the Generation Game. Paul's recently scaled down work commitments after suffering a heart attack last April. He was given angioplasty and has made a full recovery but he now says he's taking life easier and cutting down on drink and cigarettes. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Meditation from Thais. Act 11 by Jules Massenet Book: The Borrowers by Mary Norton Luxury: Skin so Soft - Avon