Podcasts about local government association

Keira, one of the young food ambassadors at the Food Foundation, is with a panel of experts to find out about Auto Enrolment on Free School Meals. They explore how it can help the 250,000 children who are entitled to a free school meals but are missing out because of the barriers to registering.Professor Maria Bryant, researcher on Fix Our Food, the University of York's five-year research programme is joined by Myles Bremner, CEO of Bremner and co and a partner on the project, Peter Lamb MP, Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Deputy Chair of the Children and Young People's board at the Local Government Association and Rhett, a single father who reports from the front line of food poverty.Click on the links for more information on Fix our Food, the Food Foundation Manifesto and to sign up for the newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episodeof the Social Work Sessions, Carolyn Smith (Principal Social Worker for Adults,Somerset Council), talks with Professor Suzy Bray about the Self-neglectThematic Review she recently completed for the Somerset Safeguarding AdultsBoard (SSAB).  Suzy is an Independent Safeguarding Adults Consultant and Professor of Social Work (University of Sussex). Her work onself-neglect has influenced policy and legislation plus she was awarded an OBE for her contribution to the field of adult safeguarding. Suzy talks about what a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) is, shares key findings from the Self-neglect Thematic Review about needs and risks, mental capacity, and inter-agency working, alongside discussion about relationship-based practice.  The Self-Neglect Thematic Review will be published on the SSAB website where other SARs can also be accessed: Safeguarding Adult Reviews  Practice guidance and resources, including self-neglect guidance, are also available on the SSAB website: Practice guidance and resources Suzy is one of the authors of the Second national analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews: April 2019 - March 2023, which contributes to the knowledge base for adult safeguarding: Second national analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews:April 2019 - March 2023 | Local Government Association

Directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui talk about their new documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, which uses never-seen-before family archive to tell the story of the famed Superman actor. He became a champion of disability rights after being left paralysed from a horse riding accident.The final of Front Row's interviews with the authors on this year's Booker Prize shortlist - Samantha Harvey on her novel Orbital.As a banana stuck to a wall with duct tape is presented for auction with an estimated sale of 1 million dollars, FT columnist Melanie Gerlis, who regularly writes about the art market, explains what you get for the price and why someone would pay that.Councillor Liz Green - Chair of the Culture, Tourism, and Sport Board at the Local Government Association - talks about the impact of the Government's decision to reconsider £100m funding for six cultural regeneration projects across the UK.Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu

In this week's episode, Chay has a fascinating and in-depth conversation with Dr Deborah Burn PhD, CEO of Charity known as Green Allotments, and allotment holder for nearly 30 years. Deborah is a co-author of the Local Government Association's "Growing in the Community" allotment management best practice guide. She worked on a national project to increase the popularity of allotments from 2003 to 2011, and she received a PhD for her research on informal social cooperation among allotment gardeners in the absence of incentives.Chay and Deborah discuss Deborah's allotment journey, how the growing season has been this year, and the ups and downs. Deborah discusses the research she conducted for her thesis on allotments, her time at the National Allotment Society, and her role as CEO of Green Allotments. Green Allotments is a registered charity that aims to increase the number of allotment gardens by securing and converting land into allotment plots. They also help new plot holders manage their allotment site.Finally, Deborah discusses an exciting competition that Green Allotment is hosting in which people can win an allotment plot. For more information, including terms and conditions, visit https://greenallotments.org.uk/competition/.If you have any questions you would like to ask us or would like to collaborate with us, then please contact us on: allotmentdiariespodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow our social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Allotment Diaries Podcast is a podcast that examines what has worked well and what hasn't worked so well when it comes to having an allotment plot. It seeks to give an honest insight into what owning an allotment plot is actually about.

LISTEN In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG's residential reporter Akanksha Soni sits down with Ealing Council leader Peter Mason, who has just been appointed as the local authority's lead for planning and skills, in addition to his role as deputy chair of the Local Government Association. Mason speaks about the tripartite collaboration of a Labour council, mayor of London and national government, and the borough's goal to deliver 4,000 affordable homes by 2025. Ealing's overarching plans include the building of 28,000 homes over the next 15 years, with key roles for build-to-rent and private developers in providing them. He adds that the borough is open for investment and partnership to deliver homes across underutilised areas such as Old Oak and North Acton, as well as highlighting the lessons learnt from John Lewis's BTR scheme above its Waitrose store in West Ealing.

  Clement Manyathela chats to Lance Joel, Chief of Operations at SALGA about the key strategic roles played by SALGA at local municipalities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish novelist Edna O'Brien who has died aged 93. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins said she was "one of the outstanding writers of modern times". She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of women's lives against repressive expectations in Irish society. Her first novel, The Country Girls, was published in 1960 and became part of a trilogy that was banned in Ireland for their references to sexual expression and social issues. Nuala McGovern speaks to Irish novelist Eimear McBride, who knew Edna.Parents, children and politicians all agree that the SEND education system for children with special educational needs and disabilities is 'broken'. How can it be fixed? The Local Government Association and the County Councils Network have published a 'landmark' report which warns that the current system is failing children and too adversarial. Reporter Carolyn Atkinson investigates. The Government accepts educational outcomes are 'flatlining', as parents and local authorities are pitted against each other. But 12 Chief Executives of leading childrens' charities are warning that some of the suggestions in the report won't work. Katie Ghose, CEO of Kids joins Nuala in the studio to discuss.The US presidential election race now looks set, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris attempting to win the confidence of US voters. Today we're taking a closer look at the Republicans and how their policies might shape women's rights in America. Nuala speaks to the BBC US Special Correspondent Katty Kay, who's also written four New York Times bestselling books on women and work. Hailed as the “Carmen of our time,” mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina was chosen to lead the cast of Bizet's immortal masterpiece in eight international productions in one season. At the age of 27, Aigul has made history as the youngest artist ever to take on the title role at both the Royal Opera House in London and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Her debut album features a portrait of her famed Carmen and other operatic arias, including a Bashkort folk song. She joins Nuala to discuss her music, and perform live in the studio.Presented by Nuala McGovern Producer: Louise Corley

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast – recorded live at UKREiiF in Leeds – deputy editor Tim Burke is in conversation with Alexa Culver, general counsel at Environment Bank, Anna Rose, head of planning advisory service at the Local Government Association, and Rico Wojtulewicz, head of policy and market insight at the National Federation of Builders about how to successfully implement a biodiversity net gain strategy. As the BNG market finally starts to unfold, it has become clear that delivering BNG entirely on-site isn't an option in most cases. In this EG Property Podcast our experts explain more about off-site biodiversity units and how the industry can seamlessly integrate them into development strategies. Listen in to find out what's available, how it works, and how it can be effective. Brought to you in partnership with Environment Bank.

With the local elections dominating the news we go inside local government with the former leader of Stoke on Trent City council, Abi Brown. Abi became the face of Stoke for many leading a number of high profile projects such as the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone and, working with local MPs like co-host Jonathan Gullis, secured significant new funding for the area.Abi is also active within the Local Government Association and shared insights with us on how to run a council and the ways local government interacts with national politicians and central government. Follow and comment on Twitter @WhitehallPodUK

The annual meeting of the town saw some of Petersfield's residents awarded for their contributions to the community. Hear some of them and their reaction in this report by Shine Radio's Julie Butler. The meeting was also disrupted by activists from outside Petersfield. They tried to prevent the Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones from giving a report during the current pre-election "purdah" period. Howard Linsley of Labour and Don Gerrard of the self-styled Justice & Anti-Corruption party came to our town from Liss and Greatham respectively. Mr Linsley attempted to derail the running of the civic event. He backs a rival candidate to Ms Jones while Mr Gerrard is standing himself in the PCC elections. You can see all the candidates at https://shineradio.uk/2024/04/who-are-the-police-and-crime-commissioner-candidates/ The Town Council says it took legal advice from the Local Government Association and stands by its decision to invite Ms Jones to deliver a report as planned. Hear what happened and how the activists defend their actions. Julie also speaks to the outgoing Mayor of Petersfield, Councillor JC Crissey on his busy year in the role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipswich councillors split over who should be deputy mayor and every other major decision at the post-election meeting held April 11. This included division over selecting members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Local Government Association of Queensland policy representative, meanwhile second term councillor Jacob Madsen was nowhere to be seen.Published: 11 April 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich City Council deputy mayor Cr Nicole Jonic (supplied)Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

By 2030, there are expected to be up to 11 million hybrid or electric vehicles in the United Kingdom, according to the Local Government Association. But there are currently only around 45,000 mechanics who are qualified to fix and service them. Unless more people sign up to be EV mechanics, drivers in the U.K. might find themselves with an electric car they can’t get fixed or afford to insure. We’ll hear more from BBC reporter Frey Lindsay.

By 2030, there are expected to be up to 11 million hybrid or electric vehicles in the United Kingdom, according to the Local Government Association. But there are currently only around 45,000 mechanics who are qualified to fix and service them. Unless more people sign up to be EV mechanics, drivers in the U.K. might find themselves with an electric car they can’t get fixed or afford to insure. We’ll hear more from BBC reporter Frey Lindsay.

1 in 5 local councils in England is in danger of going bankrupt within the next two years - it's a growing crisis that Westminster has done its best to ignore. With their budgets continually slashed, council leaders are faced with sometimes impossible choices about which services can be funded and which have to be axed. Nish and Coco discuss the crisis with a council leader, Joe Harris, and a ‘policy wonk' Zoe Billingham. As they chat it emerges that Michael Gove has committed an extra £500 million into the pot for next year. Our guests verdict? It won't touch the sides.Meanwhile in Westminster, is it a rebellion if it's only one person rebelling? Plus introducing your new favourite Conservative group…the Popular Conservatives or PopCons! Nish is obviously delighted to hear about another SFG (or stupid fucking group), especially as this one has a certain Liz Truss attached to it.Also find out what Ministers Lucy Frazer and Hugh Merriman did to jointly take the villain of the week crown, while the hero of the week goes to a judge who defended the honour of the poppadom. Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukWhatsApp: 07514 644 572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644 572Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/podsavetheworld Guests:Joe Harris, vice chair of the Local Government Association, and the Lib Dem leader of Cotswold District CouncilZoë Billingham, the director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) North think tank Audio credits:Sky NewsBBC News / Laura Kuenssberg

Following today's announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations, film critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh joins Front Row to consider how well this year's shortlisted categories reflect the year in cinema. In Howard Jacobson's new novel, What Will Survive of Us, nothing much happens but everything changes. Lily and Sam, in middle age and longstanding relationships – with other people - fall in love, then stay that way for years and years. The Booker Prize winning author talks to Shahidha Bari about love, sex and literature. Local Government funding has been rising up the political agenda with one in five council leaders fearing that their local authority is on the verge of municipal bankruptcy. However is cutting council spending on culture a false economy? Stephanie Sirr, Chief Executive of Nottingham Playhouse and joint president of UK Theatre, and Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of Derbyshire County Council and member of the Local Government Association's Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, join Front Row to discuss.Presenter Shahidha Bari Producer: Paula McGrath

Local Government Association of Queensland CEO, Alison Smith explaining why many local councils in the South-East are rallying against the federal government who are slugging them with additional costs. Some of these costs including health and morgue services, CCTV cameras and housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King is announcing today a decade-long $4bn funding boost commitment in a bid to patch up small country roads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Tucker, President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania and Mayor of Break O'Day Council, shares his concerns for the proposed fire levy changes. And, Tubes catches up with Tasmanian Tigers star Caleb Jewell after an impressive performance in the Marsh Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John MacKenzie chats with Mayor Angela Toppin AM, Mareeba Shire, about a nine-point action plan to address juvenile crime penned by the Local Government Association of Queensland during their 127th annual conference. The LGAQ is calling for differentiating approaches to meet the dynamic complexities of each locality, explaining that implementation of Brisbane-based policy may not be effective in Cairns or Mareeba.

The Local Government Association's Future Crime Horizon Scan suggests autonomous vehicles heading to UK roads by 2025 are of “particular concern” for criminal use as remote weapons. Fentanyl crisis: White House targets Chinese chemical firms. How Google Pixel 8 Pro's thermometer works. ‘Terminator drone' rigged to fire torpedoesAlso in this episode:Early humans' river route out of Africa 84,000 years agoCompetition regulator probes £7.5bn cloud marketFirst fine for space junkNintendo 3DS & Wii U gameplay to go offline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fewer trees will be planted in Wales over the next few months than planned says the forestry industry - and they are blaming the Welsh Government for delays to woodland planning and woodland creation grants. Confor, the Confederation of Forest Industries, says it comes just before the planting season and will have a huge impact this winter and beyond. The British Poultry Council warns that it's only a matter of time before another outbreak of bird flu. Last year it had a devastating effect on some poultry farms and wild bird populations have been badly affected by the illness. Defra, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, says the risk among wild species remains high and poultry farmers are being urged to take extra care to guard their flocks from infection. We hear from one North Yorkshire poultry farming family keeping vigilant, as they prepare their Christmas flock. Rural councils should have more power over buses - to end the 'spiral of decline' in services. The idea comes from the Local Government Association which wants more councils to have the same powers as mayors so they could then decide fares, routes and the frequency of buses. We've been talking about growing booze all this week, and there is an obvious relationship between growing barley and beer. We speak to a brewer who's making beer from barley grown just three miles from his pub in Cumbria. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Darren Sturgess, CEO of Tennis Tasmania, previews the Hobart International coming up in January. Mick Tucker, President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania details Code of Conduct changes. And, poor Tubes is off sick again with laryngitis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday on Woman's Hour, one of Russell Brand's alleged victims, 'Alice', called for a conversation around changing the age of consent in the UK, to what she called 'a staggered age of consent'. It would mean individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 could legally have sex with one another, but there would be legislation in place to prevent adults having relations with 16 to 18-year-olds, as there is the potential for a power imbalance in this dynamic. Emma Barnett speaks to Baroness Helena Kennedy and Gudrun Young QC. Lucy Letby was recently convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill six others while working within the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit between June 2015 and June 2016. We talk to Dr Susan Gilby who joined the hospital trust as medical director and then chief executive a few weeks after Letby was arrested. Two weeks ago, Birmingham City Council issued a 114 notice which means they can't balance the books to meet their spending commitments this year.  The tipping point appears to have been a £750 million equal pay settlement and it's feared many more councils could be in a similar position. Emma talks to Heather Jameson, Editor of the Municipal Journal and to Peter Marland from the Local Government Association which represents councils in England about the problems they're facing. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Tim Heffer

Today's Chris Mason is joined by Rachel Aldred, a Professor of Transport at Westminster University, to discuss the overall success of ‘low traffic neighbourhoods' and whether they're here to stay. He then speaks to Linda Taylor, a Transport spokesman for the Local Government Association, who explains the importance of engaging with residents to help find solutions to environmental damage. Steve Berry, a Motoring journalist and former Top Gear presenter, outlines the problem he finds with ‘low traffic neighbourhoods'. Together, the guests look to the future, to discuss the need for better schemes, to provide benefits to future generations.

In this episode of the Jane Anderson Show, I'm so thrilled to interview an amazing lady, Mel Kettle. Mel Kettle is an internationally recognised expert in fully connected leadership and communication.   Mel is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement.   At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She has an over-arching belief that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This view came after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, and was reinforced when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s.    Mel also brings the unique educational combination of a Master of Business (Marketing) and a Master of Public Health, making her a valuable asset to clients including IRESS, Toll, Queensland Country Bank, ANZ, Westpac, the Local Government Association of Qld, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, IHC New Zealand, Arup and numerous universities and government agencies.   Mel's sub-speciality is helping women and organisations better understand the impact of menopause in the workplace. She has been a frequent podcast and radio guest talking about her experience and how organisations can better support menopausal women at work.    Mel has twice (2022 and 2023) been recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership, one of only seven Australians on the list.   Mel is the host of the podcast This Connected Life and the author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connected and The Social Association.    In her spare time, Mel loves to cook, go to the beach, dance around the house and read crime thrillers.  Visit www.melkettle.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dog and Cat Management Board is a state government statutory body whose responsibilities include planning for, promoting and providing advice on dog and cat management practices, including responsible ownership. Each year the Board captures dog bite statistics from the state's 69 councils and hospitals. These numbers are unfortunately on the rise. In the interest of public safety and to help people better understand dogs, the Board has developed an awareness and education campaign.In this segment, we hear from David Parkin, who was Mayor of the City of Burnside from 2010 to 2018. During that time, he was elected to the board of the Local Government Association, the LGA Executive Committee and as an LGA Vice-President. Associate Professor Susan Hazel, who is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Ethics in the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide. 

FULL SHOW PODCAST | On today's show, Woody and Tubes chat with Mick Tucker, President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) and Mayor of Break O'Day Council, about the State Government decision not to force council amalgamations. Triple M listeners give Woody advice on how to handle her 18-month-old (nephew) when he's having a tantrum. And, Tubes faces a moral dilemma after pulling his own ticket out of a raffle he was drawing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May's elections saw more than 80 councils change political control with an increase in the number of councils under no overall control. Often this can mean the councillors involved in forming an administration are doing so for the first time; sometimes they can also be relatively new councillors who are still getting to grips with how the council works or forming a coalition with political opponents. In this episode of The Local Authority, we'll explore how to best support newly elected members, and ensure the success of councils with minority or coalition administrations. Joining LGC deputy editor Martin George are William Benson, chief executive of Tunbridge Wells BC; Cllr Liz Leffman (Lib Dem), leader of Oxfordshire CC and Cllr Abi Brown (Con), chair of the Local Government Association's innovation and improvement board and former leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

Clinton Jury, CEO, Local Government Association and Kevin Kaeding, President, SA Federation of residents and ratepayers speaks with Matthew Pantelis about the council rate increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local Government Association of SA CEO Clinton Jury and President Public Libraries SA Damian Garcia speak with Matthew Pantelis about the campaign to restore funding otherwise they may have to slash services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland has pulled out of the Local Government Association with Mayor Wayne Brown describing the organisation as too Wellington beltway and its conferences an opportunity for members to dance and get  "pissed all night long for no benefit to ratepayers." Auckland council currently pays more than $350,000 to be a member of the advocacy group. LGNZ says Auckland will lose the benefits of a collective voice, policy support, and training for elected members.  Manukau Ward Councillor Lotu Fuli wanted the council to remain a member of the organisation because of the immeasurable support given to Māori, Pasifika, and the  young. But Auckland's mayor says pulling out of the LGA will force government ministers to engage in meaningful consultation with Auckland rather than just talking to a roomful of mayors in Wellington.  Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby spoke to Corin Dann.

In the 40th episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn spoke to Cllr James Jamieson about all things local government.As Chairman of the Local Government Association, James took us through some of the most pressing issues being faced by local government at the moment including the housing crisis, meeting housing targets, achieving net zero carbon emissions, and issues with a lack of funding impacting the services that councils provide. Speaking about the effort councils are making to continue providing for their communities despite dwindling funding, James said:“Every council is doing its damnedest to support its residents. No two places are alike and that means that the pressures that different places face are different.”To hear James' expert insight into the struggles being faced by local councils in 2023, as well as other insightful guests, make sure you tune into the Public Sector Executive Podcast.

The MP for Flinders covering the Eyre Peninsula says the ball is now in SA Water's court on selecting a desalination plant for water security to relieve a time-limited Uley Basin, after the Marshall Liberal government appointed site selection committee wrapped up its work. We discuss the recent interview on FlowFM by the local government minister Geoff Brock and clear up the history of what the Local Government Association and sector handed over to the Electoral Commission of SA to do in what the shadow minister Sam Telfer describes as a shambles of a process that has seen 43 councillors and 3 mayors disqualified due to disclosure failures.

The comedian Katherine Ryan has been in the news this week after she spoke out on a recent documentary with Louis Theroux about confronting an alleged sexual predator while making a tv show. She says this ‘star' has sexually assaulted women she knows and despite it being an ‘open secret' in the industry no one has managed to nail him down because he has ‘very good lawyers'. In the documentary she refuses to name the alleged sexual predator and then was called out on this on social media. But what is there to gain for women who name sexual predators in this way? Comedian Grace Campbell and Psychologist Dr Holi Rubin discuss the complexities of father and daughter relationships with Anita off the back of a new film Aftersun. It stars Paul Mescal, is directed by Charlotte Wells and has been applauded for the way it presents the bond between a father and daughter. Last month women's boxing made history when Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall fought in front of a sell-out crowd at the 02 arena to become the World Middleweight Champion. Not only was it the first-ever all female card in the UK but also the first time that two female boxers headlined at a major British venue. Despite this these developments 99% of all boxers are men and it remains a male dominated sport in all areas. One woman trying to change this is Susannah Schofield OBE. With her longstanding career in business and coaching she is using her knowledge, skills, and experience to ensure that women boxers get the same opportunities as their male counterparts, through her organisation championing female boxers. She hopes to harness the growing appetite for women's sport with the recent successes of women's football and rugby by convincing the BBC to show women's boxing. A recent report by the Local Government Association said “the largest proportional increase in gonorrhoea and chlamydia was seen in people aged over 65” leading up to the pandemic. But why are older people so often left out of the conversation about sexual health? Anita Rani is joined by Elaine Kingett, 70, who found herself widowed and having to buy condoms for the first time in her 50s and Professor Kaye Wellings, who is currently working on the next action plan on older adults and sexual health for the government. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Kirsty Starkey Interviewed Guest: Harriet Johnson Interviewed Guest: Polly Vernon Interviewed Guest: Grace Campbell Interviewed Guest: Dr Holi Rubin Interviewed Guest: Susannah Schofield Interviewed Guest: Elaine Kingett Interviewed Guest: Prof Kaye Wellings

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler discusses returning to Black Panther after the death of Chadwick Boseman and how that experience has inspired the making of the sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In the wake of this year's annual Museums Association conference which asked its members to “to reimagine our future if we are going to survive”, Front Row brings together Rowan Brown, CEO of Museums Northumberland and Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Chair of the Local Government Association's Culture, Tourism and Sport Board to discuss how museums are responding to the challenge of the cost of living crisis and rising energy prices. In 1992 Craig Easton photographed Mandy and Mick Williams and their children for the first time for a series he called Thatcher's Children. In 2016, he was able to reconnect with the family and has continued to photograph them since then. As he prepares to publish the photographs in a new book, Craig talks about taking pictures for posterity. Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu Main image: Nick Ahad and Ryan Coogler

Millions of people living in social housing in England could see increases to their rent capped next year. A consultation has been launched by the Government. If the plans go ahead it would protect 3.8 million households from a rise of potentially more than 10 percent. We'll speak to renters on a housing estate in Cheshire and get reaction from the National Housing Federation and the Local Government Association. If you're a pensioner you may have heard about extra money you could get to help pay your heating bills. The Winter Fuel Payment is higher this year meaning people who're eligible could get up to £600 depending on their circumstances. To qualify you must have been born on or before a specific date set by the government - which this year is 25th September 1956. We've been contacted by two people who reach pension age this winter but are unhappy because they don't fit that criteria. We'll get a response from the Department for Work and Pensions. Plus, we'd like to hear from you about your saving habits. Are you managing to save at the moment? Maybe high prices are eating away at your nest egg or perhaps you're unsure what options you have - let us know - we have Anna Bowes, savings champion on hand to help. And, why trusts need to be registered with HMRC. Presenter: Felicity Hannah Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researcher: Sandra Hardial Editor: Jess Quayle (First broadcast 12pm Saturday 3rd September, 2022)

Christina Holmdahl, President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT)

About the book Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed?Do you feel like you have no time for yourself?Are you wondering how to regain your energy and find joy? Being a leader today is hard. We are pulled in so many directions, with big responsibilities and many livelihoods reliant on us. It may be surprising to learn that our first responsibility is to care for ourselves. To make choices that are right for us, instead of what is right for others. With blurred boundaries between work and life, it can be difficult to find time for this. We've glorified being busy to become over-scheduled and over-committed and feel guilty about taking time for ourselves. Fully Connected is for leaders who want to take back ownership of their lives and reclaim their health and energy. On their terms. When you figure out what lights you up and how to say no to what doesn't bring you joy, you become a better leader as you energise your co-workers, communicate with conviction and create a culture of belonging. In these pages Mel Kettle shares practical, simple and actionable ideas for you to increase your self-awareness, understand what motivates you and prioritise self-care so you can become a fully connected leader. Source: https://www.melkettle.com/store/p/fullyconnectedbook   About the author Mel is a trusted mentor to executives and leaders and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement. At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She has an over-arching belief that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This view came after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, and was reinforced when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s. Mel also brings the unique educational combination of a Master of Business (Marketing) and a Master of Public Health, making her a valuable asset to clients including IRESS, Toll, Queensland Country Bank, ANZ, the Local Government Association of Qld, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, IHC New Zealand, Arup and numerous universities and government agencies.  Mel's sub-speciality is helping women and organisations better understand the impact of menopause in the workplace. She is the founder of the award-winning menopause blog, Just as Juicy (www.justasjuicy.com). She has been a frequent podcast and radio guest talking about her experience and how organisations can better support menopausal women at work. In January 2022 Mel was recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership for 2022, one of only seven Australians on the list. Mel is the host of podcast This Connected Life and the author of two books: The Social Association, published in 2018; and Fully Connected, due out in June 2022. In her spare time, Mel loves to cook, go to the beach, dance around the house and read crime thrillers. Source: https://www.melkettle.com/about Big idea #1 - Connect  The first section of the book is about connecting with yourself, but you need more than that to thrive.   If you're struggling, talk to a trusted friend, a colleague, or a doctor to help make some plans to change and regain control. To connect with yourself you need to get back control so that you feel like you have some level of agency about what is happening to you and around you.  To know when something isn't right, you need to be connected with yourself first to know what those signs of physical, emotional, and mental stress might be.  Ultimately if we don't start with leading and connecting with ourselves, it's going to be very hard to lead others.   Connecting with yourself is a leadership capability. It allows you to bring more energy to others rather than being an energy vampire to your team.   Big idea #2 - Prioritise Another big section of the book is about becoming more self-aware, self-motivated and prioritising self-care, which are the three elements of prioritising yourself.   Becoming self-aware is being present with your feelings, your fears, your wants, your needs, your values, your strengths, and your weaknesses. It's thinking about what it is that makes you tick and knowing when those things are out of whack and when to do something about them.   Self-motivation isn't just forcing yourself to do all the things you should do (it's not all about the green smoothies and 5am runs on the beach). It is about creating your own luck, and when you create your luck, you're taking responsibility for what you spend your time and energy on. Self-care is more than just an occasional spa day (although these are also good), it's about looking after ourselves every single day and looking after all aspects of our health every day. Rather than waiting till there's a problem or waiting for that one big holiday to rest. All of this will look different to everyone and you need to find ways to build your habits around that. Mel gives plenty of examples of different people and their ways of finding their version of self-awareness, self-motivation and self-care.   She also provides four very helpful foundation principles   being aware of your health and getting regular health checks etc.  getting the basics right. Eat, sleep, move, repeat.  creating clear boundaries and sticking to them.   doing something every day that brings you joy.   Big idea #3 - If not now, when? It feels kind of twee, but we do only get one go at this life.  If we're not building our habits, our resilience, our health, and generally being better connected to ourselves and with others we are going to find things much harder and much more stressful than they need to be. For leaders, this is essential and is the new expectation. We need to step up. To do that, you need to have a solid relationship with yourself in order to best role model and lead others. 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Tracy Whitelaw, Chief Digital Officer of the Local Government Association of Queensland and the 2021 Executive Leader of the Year Award for leadership in eGovernment joins the show to discuss why the challenges being faced by governments in Queensland, Australia are not unique to this region. We also talk about the greatest challenges facing government executives today, her advice for industry partners looking to make a change, and shares a compelling use case for IoT in public sector.

Christina Holmdahl, Mayor of West Tamar Council + President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Dame Andrea Leadsom, Labour MP Darren Jones, Deputy Political Editor of the Daily Mail John Stevens and Joe Harris, Lib Dem councillor and Vice Chair of the Local Government Association.

PM under fire for Sue Gray meeting, Cross Question & MPs condemn shambles of Afghanistan withdrawal - so what should happen now? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Dame Andrea Leadsom, Labour MP Darren Jones, Deputy Political Editor of the Daily Mail John Stevens and Joe Harris, Lib Dem councillor and Vice Chair of the Local Government Association.

Christina Holmdahl, President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania

Christina Holmdahl, Mayor of West Tamar Council + President of Local Government Association of Tasmania

Hello and welcome to the Alcohol Alert, brought to you by The Institute of Alcohol Studies.In this edition:Will the Health Disparities White Paper help where previous strategies have failed? 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵Ban on drinking during football matches may be overturned after nearly 40 years‘Sobriety tags’ to be rolled-out further, following scheme’s “success”Councils to receive £85.7 million for drug and alcohol servicesParents choose a “reluctantly accepting” approach to children drinkingProtecting public health in trade and investment agreementsMandatory calorie labelling on menus comes in and cracking down on gambling adsWe hope you enjoy our roundup of stories below: please feel free to share. Thank you.IAS BlogsTo read blogs click here.Will the Health Disparities White Paper help where previous strategies have failed?🎵 Podcast feature 🎵Following the February release of the Levelling Up White Paper*, the Government is set to publish a Health Disparities White Paper this Spring, which should set out how the gap in health inequalities will be reduced and how the Levelling Up plan of delivering 5 additional years of healthy life by 2035 will be achieved.In our podcast we spoke to Alice Wiseman, Director of Public Health at Gateshead Council, about what could be expected from the White Paper, particularly in terms of alcohol. She said, “It’s really important that it’s a cross-government approach, if we don’t combine action across all wider determinants of health we won’t achieve the aspirations set out in the Levelling Up White Paper.”The Health Foundation think tank has highlighted ‘Five tests for tackling health disparities’ within the levelling up agenda, including that there needs to be significant investment to support the proposals – which the Levelling Up White Paper did not include – and how a cross-government approach is crucial to success.The Alcohol Health Alliance and IAS will be responding to the Health Disparities White Paper once it is published.* A White Paper is a report that sets out proposals for future legislation.Ban on drinking during football matches may be overturned after nearly 40 yearsIn November 2021, the Fan Led Review of Football Governance was published, which set out recommendations for how to reduce issues within the game, particularly financial issues. On 25 April 2022 the Government announced that it accepts or supports all ten of the strategic recommendations.Within one of the recommendations is the suggestion to assess whether the current alcohol rules – established 37 years ago – are fit for purpose. The current rules mean spectators cannot drink alcohol in sight of the pitch in England’s top five leagues. The Review refers to the “perverse outcome” of being promoted from the sixth to the fifth league and it being unaffordable to the club due to not being able to sell as much alcohol.The Government says it will consider the case for pilot schemes of the sale of alcohol in sight of the pitch, but that this “must be balanced against wider fan safety considerations”. They cited the “appalling conduct of some fans at the EURO 2020 final between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium” partly being driven by alcohol.Chief Constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire Police, previously told Sportsmail that it was “madness” to lift the alcohol ban in stadiums during matches, highlighting a surge in arrests at football matches this season and the violence at Euro 2020.There is very little evidence as to how a change in alcohol sales legislation at football stadiums would affect rates of violence. The University of Stirling is currently working on a number of studies on ‘Understanding the role of alcohol consumption in football cultures‘. The first of these was published in December 2021 and concludes that “alcohol regulations in some nations and sports – where restrictions are based on historical disorder – may no longer be appropriate”.Focus on alcohol-related violence in football has predominantly been on violence in and around stadiums, however there should also be consideration of changes to alcohol rules potentially affecting domestic violence when spectators return home.‘Sobriety tags’ to be rolled-out further, following scheme’s “success”The Ministry of Justice has judged the rolling out of alcohol-monitoring tags “a success” and will therefore widen the roll-out to other people leaving prisons. More than 3,100 people have been fitted with such tags and it is estimated that by 2025 around 12,000 people will have had a tag.This apparent success is based on compliance to wearing the tag, with the Government stating that over 97% of those on so-called ‘sobriety tags’ have not drunk while tagged. In January, Dr Carly Lightowlers wrote a blog for IAS on the topic, and highlighted that:“A focus on compliance – in terms of alcohol-free days – is somewhat of a smokescreen as what is needed is evidence of whether drinking and related offending are reduced in the long term after tag removal, which is yet to be provided.”Minister for Policing, Kit Malthouse, said, “It is not only protecting the public from the scourge of alcohol-fuelled crime – it also gives probation officers the chance to work with offenders to help them turn their lives around.”Councils to receive £85.7 million for drug and alcohol servicesAs part of the promise to implement the vast majority of Dame Carol Black’s drug review recommendations within its Drug Strategy, the Government has announced the allocation of £85.7 million to local councils in additional grants to improve drug and alcohol treatment services. The release lists how much each local authority will be given for ‘Drug strategy allocation’ and ‘Inpatient detoxification allocation’.Local councils and their partners have been asked to provide plans to improve these systems, which will be agreed with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).The Local Government Association welcomed the additional funding with Councillor Louise Gittins, Vice Chair of the LGA’s Community Wellbeing Board saying:“People with drug and alcohol problems should be able to get the right support and treatment when they need it. Councils want to see vulnerable people being given another chance to find work, rebuild relationships and find safe and secure accommodation and will work with partners to improve the life chances of those impacted by drug addiction.”It is not clear how far the Drug Strategy will go to support those needing alcohol treatment services, with references to drug treatment and support being the prevailing rhetoric. Conservative Minister Maggie Throup responded to a call for an Alcohol Strategy by saying that “the implementation of many aspects of the drug strategy will also benefit people seeking treatment for alcohol dependency”. MPs such as Labour’s Dan Carden continue to call for a specific Alcohol Strategy:Parents choose a “reluctantly accepting” approach to children drinkingA University of Bristol study explored parental views and attitudes towards alcohol use during adolescence among their children and other young people.In general, parents felt that it was inevitable that adolescents would drink alcohol, although they were aware of the risks and were mostly disapproving. Many parents therefore chose a “reluctantly accepting” approach. The researchers write that “This approach was determined by weighing disapproval of drinking against consistency with wider culture and parental behaviour, support for autonomy of the child, and avoidance of social sanctions.”A key theme was that parents wanted to protect their relationship with their children, maintain an open, honest and communicative relationship, and ultimately limit risk and minimise harm. The researchers write that:“Various boundaries and strategies were employed to this end, including care around role modelling, gradual introductions to alcohol, boundaried provision, clear risk reduction messaging and parental monitoring.”Protecting public health in trade and investment agreementsFollowing a recent publication that showed alcohol industry arguments were infiltrating World Trade Organization discussions (see our blog here), a number of academics have released a WHO Bulletin on non-communicable disease prevention policy and trade and investment agreements.The analysis identified opportunities for protecting and promoting public health in trade and investment agreements, including:The researchers write that this analysis provides support for greater engagement between the health and trade policy sectors, and that a high level of health protection in trade and investment agreements requires cooperation between disciplines, and engagement with experts in law, economics and public health policy.Mandatory calorie labelling on menus comes in and gambling ads face a crack downAs part of the obesity strategy, from 6 April new rules came into force requiring calorie information to be displayed on menus and food labels for businesses employing over 250 people. The two exceptions are for food that is only on a menu for 30 days of the year or less and alcoholic drinks above 1.2% ABV.Regarding alcohol labelling, Ministers are still stating that the consultation on mandatory labelling will “be launched in due course”.In marketing news, the Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) has announced that gambling and lottery advertising will no longer be allowed to use content “likely to be of strong appeal to children or young persons”. This will include “all sportspeople well-known to under-18s” – including topflight footballers and those with large social media followings – as well as people from reality TV shows popular with young people, and any references to video game content.The UK Alcohol Alert (incorporating Alliance News) is designed and produced by The Institute of Alcohol Studies. Please click the image below to visit our website and find out more about us and what we do, or the ‘Contact us’ button. Thank you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit instalcstud.substack.com

Christina Holmdahl, Mayor of West Tamar Council + President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania

Christina Holmdahl, Mayor of West Tamar Council + President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania

Nick Buckley starts the week, discussing what it's like to be cancelled in the current climate. Conservative MP Jonathan Gullis joins Mike, commenting on the term 'white privilege.' Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Councillor Darren Rodwell fron the Local Government Association chats to Mike about the possibility of a shortage of gritters and what that means for winter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to the Alcohol Alert, brought to you by The Institute of Alcohol Studies.In this edition:Upcoming eventsThis month’s IAS blogsScotland sees the highest number of alcohol deaths since 2008 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵England and Wales saw a record number of 11,000 deaths from alcohol and drugs in 2020, with many suggesting that policies and treatment services aren’t doing enough to help.The Local Government Association has called for public health issues to be a “legal requirement” when councils grant licences for pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants. A new advert by French alcohol giant Pernod Ricard highlights the industry’s tactics when developing corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategiesIssues in Australia highlight the need for regulatory change in response to emerging technologies A new study looks at UK ministerial meetings with the alcohol industry and links with political donations 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵Which studies came out? Upcoming eventsOn 30 September, 14:00-15:00 BST, we are hosting a webinar to launch the new publication ‘Alcohol marketing during the 2020 Six Nations Championship’, which looks at:To register for the event click here.This month’s IAS blogsRead the blogs here. Scotland sees highest alcohol deaths since 2008 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵New data show that between 2019 and 2020 there was a 17% increase in alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland, up from 1,020 to 1,190. This represents the highest number of deaths since 2008 and reverses the downward trend of alcohol-specific deaths that Scotland had been seeing. Those living in the most deprived areas of the country were 4.1 times more likely to die and men were more than twice as likely to die. The following chart shows the marked increase in male deaths, compared to the relatively unchanged number of women dying. Most of the deaths were of people in their 50s and 60s, representing 60% of the 2020 total. 2019 saw a drop in alcohol-specific deaths, which is widely attributed to the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) in May 2018. Elinor Jayne, Director of Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP), rightly drew attention to the fact that these deaths mean that “colleagues, friends, family, [and] partners now have the burden of their grief to struggle with”. Both Ms Jayne and Alison Douglas, Chief Executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, reiterate the policy demands that public health campaigners and researchers have previously called for: Raise MUP from 50p to 65p as inflation has reduced its effect Reform alcohol duty so that it rises with inflation and is based on the strength of a productBan alcohol marketing as it increases alcohol harm to children Label alcohol to inform people of its risks e.g., cancer risk Improve access to and provision of treatment services Jayne also called for alcohol availability to be reconsidered: “Let’s look at models in countries such as Sweden and Canada where alcohol is sold in designated alcohol stores rather than in supermarkets and convenience stores.”Those in opposition to the Scottish National Party (SNP) were quick to berate the government for the rise in deaths.Annie Wells, Scottish Conservative health spokeswoman, said:“Scotland has a real problem with treating addiction that has grown far worse since the SNP came to power. The Scottish Conservatives are developing plans for a Right to Recovery Bill alongside frontline experts, so that more people can immediately access the drug or alcohol addiction treatment they need. We urge the SNP Government to take the decisive action that is necessary and back our bill.”Gillian Mackay, Scottish Greens health spokeswoman, had a slightly different focus: "We need to recognise the role that poverty and mental health play in this, providing earlier treatment and support where it is needed. There also still needs to be action on the marketing and promotion of alcohol and a reassessment of the minimum unit price."Record alcohol and drug deaths in the UK England and Wales saw a record number of 11,000 deaths from alcohol and drugs in 2020. With Scotland’s recent alcohol data adding to that, many are suggesting that policies and treatment services aren’t doing enough to help.Reported by The Independent, data from the House of Commons Library show that only 10 of over 300 English councils have been able to increase spending on alcohol and drug services. Other councils, including South Tyneside and Wiltshire, have had cuts of over 40% to services. Labour’s shadow health secretary, Jonathan Ashworth, said:“Years of Tory cuts to vital public health services have seen sickness increase and health inequalities widen. We need a new settlement for public health services, a clear target to reduce inequalities and action to minimise harm and help prevent so many dying from addiction.”These figures come at the same time it was reported that since the pandemic the number of people in England drinking over 50 units a week increased from 1.5 million to almost 2.5 million. Dr Tony Rao said:“The impact of the Covid pandemic on alcohol use has been devastating and is a stark warning for the Government.” The largest increase was in over-65s, with a rise from 190,000 (or 3.4%) of this group drinking over 50 units pre-pandemic, to 453,000 (8.1%) subsequently. This represents a 139% increase. MPs Dan Carden and Christian Wakeford, who sit on opposite sides of the House of Commons, have been working together to raise awareness of alcohol harm in the UK. They spoke to ITV News about the shocking alcohol death data that has emerged recently. Christian said:"I think my burning question is - if these are the ones we know about, how many more? How many are crying out for help and not being able to get it? And that to me is something we fundamentally need to change." Both MPs sit on the All Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Harm, which as well as recommending that the Government tackles the availability of cheap alcohol and improves labelling, also calls for better support and treatment. One of the major issues the Government consistently faces is pressure from the alcohol industry when trying to improve public health policies, often backing down due to the argument that the economy will be negatively affected by such policies. However this argument has frequently been shown to be a false economy due to the net-negative financial impact that alcohol has on society. Local authorities call for alcohol-related injuries to be considered when granting licences The Local Government Association (LGA) – the body that represents local councils – has called for public health issues to be a “legal requirement” when councils grant licences for pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants. In a press release the LGA said it is “vital to protect communities from harm, reduce NHS costs and save lives”. Alcohol-related harm is estimated to cost the NHS in England, Scotland and Wales almost £4billion a year. Annual estimated costs of alcohol harm to the NHS, 2006-07The measure would update the Licensing Act to include a public health objective and allow for action against premises that fail to protect the health of the community. As it stands, councils can only consider four issues: the prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; prevention of public nuisance; and protection of children from harm. The change would allow them to consider whether granting a licence would exacerbate existing public health issues, such as alcohol-related hospital admissions. Councillor Nesil Caliskan, Chair of the LGA’s Safer and Stronger Communities Board, said:“The last year has shown us the importance of businesses taking measures to protect public health, yet currently councils are specifically discouraged from using the Licensing Act to consider public health issues. Councils do not want powers to refuse every application. But being able to consider the public health impact of new licensed premises would allow them to take a more balanced view in line with their other priorities such as creating vibrant and safe town centres and protecting people from harm.”The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) national chair, Mike Cherry, said:“This suggested licensing change would hit small businesses disproportionately. Perhaps a period of allowing small business hospitality to recover after an exceptionally difficult 18 months is in order.” The Government has said it will respond in due course, and that “Directors of public health are responsible authorities which means that they must be given notice of all licence applications and can make representations about any that raise concerns relevant to the four licensing objectives.” New advert exemplifies Big Alcohol’s ‘dark nudges’ A new advert by French alcohol giant Pernod Ricard highlights the industry’s tactics when developing corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. The digital campaign was developed by the company’s CSR wing – the ‘Responsible Party’ – whose aim is to promote “responsible alcohol consumption and combat binge drinking among young adults in Europe and beyond”. The advert itself shows dramatised clips of inebriated people falling over and passing out, with the line ‘Drink More’ repeatedly flashing up, before it eventually says: ‘Drink More…Water’.  Nudges steer people toward certain options, and ‘dark nudges’ encourage the consumption of harmful products, such as alcohol or gambling.In the 2020 publication ‘Dark Nudges and Sludge in Big Alcohol’, the authors looked into the alcohol industry’s CSR activities and found it is rife with ‘dark nudges’. This new Pernod Ricard advert and CSR activity can be seen as a clear example of a dark nudge and what the authors describe as “priming drinkers by offering verbal and pictorial cues to drink, while simultaneously appearing to warn about alcohol harms”. The study also highlighted that CSR activity often misrepresents alcohol harm by highlighting apparent social benefits whilst making information on alcohol harm difficult to access. On the ‘Responsible Party’s’ ‘Drink More’ website, there is no explicit statement encouraging people to consume less alcohol as a way of reducing harm. Instead it says its aim is to combat binge drinking and mentions moderation towards the end of the page. The study authors conclude that:“reducing, removing, and mitigating the impact of dark nudges should be an important priority for public health policy”. And that “public health policymakers and practitioners also need to consider whether there is a role for sanctions for making misleading and false health claims on alcohol and other harmful commodity industry websites”. Regulations and youth drinking in Australia Over the past month there have been a number of stories from Australia that highlight the need for regulatory change in response to emerging technologies that enable unhealthy commodity producers to market their products to children and young peopleThe Cancer Council Western Australia drew attention to the “world of opportunities” for alcohol companies to market their products, especially on social media platforms that are not open to public scrutiny. The group’s recent research found that 28% of alcohol brand accounts on Instagram had no age-restriction controls. The authors write that of the three top wine and spirits companies, only one of each had controls across all their accounts. This highlights the more hidden ways that alcohol continues to be promoted to children and shows the need for stricter marketing restrictions across social media. In addition to this, a story earlier in the month looked at the State of Victoria’s failure of regulations on alcohol deliveries, with alcohol harm groups saying that the current system makes it far too easy for children to buy alcohol online. A survey by Alcohol Change Victoria of over 1,000 people found that over a quarter of 18-24-year-olds who used delivery services were not asked for ID or didn’t personally receive the order. Not only is it often too easy for young people to buy alcohol without necessary checks, a study published this month shows that a quarter of Australians aged 16 and 17 are allowed to drink at home. Dr Brendan Quinn, lead researcher of the Australian Institute of Family Studies report, said:“In some cases, parents may be allowing their teenagers to drink at home in the belief that supervised alcohol consumption could facilitate a more responsible relationship with alcohol and reduce potential harm. However research suggests early alcohol use could lead to harmful drinking practices, both now and later in life.”Whilst regulations are a few steps behind technology, the alcohol industry continues to develop products that seem to target young people. Mid-month, an alcoholic stout drink was banned from being advertised after a child accidentally drank it, mistaking it for chocolate milk. The stout brand was also ordered to change its branding, due to being so similar to the chocolate milk brand. Another recent example of alcohol brands appearing to target younger drinks is the news that the energy drink Mountain Dew is releasing an alcoholic version. From the packaging it is difficult to tell that it is alcoholic. Which studies came out? The UK Alcohol Alert (incorporating Alliance News) is designed and produced by The Institute of Alcohol Studies. Please click the image below to visit our website and find out more about us and what we do, or the ‘Contact us’ button. Thank you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit instalcstud.substack.com

We're building new houses - but the busses can't get there! Mike and Daisy speak to Councillor Martin Tett from the Local Government Association. Also former Rugby Player Doddie Weir is in the studio to discuss his new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.