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Jos Clark is an experienced local councillor now leading the Lib Dems into Bristol's local elections. A party that used to have strong support in the city has seen its seats dwindle over the last decade. The critic of Marvin Rees and the mayoral system, who helped manoeuvre the referendum on introducing the new committee system, talks to Neil Maggs about libraries, Bristol's failing bus services and her prediction that Labour will take a kicking after eight years in powerSubscribe to The Bristol Cable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You go faster alone, but you can go further together: Why ‘The Big Society' failed and how we can make it work again. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. In part one Steve sets out his third principle, in part two Marvin responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. We talk together about Principle 3: You go faster alone, but you can go further together. I really enjoyed my conversation with Marvin because through the lockdowns, through the pandemic, through COVID, I had the opportunity of working with Marvin in Bristol where Oasis runs a number of schools, and I watched a man who knew how to build a team do exactly that. Bristol is an incredible city. A city that's learned that you may go faster alone, but you get a lot further together.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Marvin Rees Marvin Rees was first elected mayor of Bristol in May 2016, and re-elected in 2021, making Bristol the first major European city to have elected a black mayor. Marvin began his working life with Tearfund, one of the UK's leading international development agencies, before working in Washington D.C with US social justice organisation, Sojourners, and advisor to President Clinton, Dr Tony Campolo. Marvin also worked with the BBC as a broadcast journalist, with the Black Development Agency supporting the BME-led voluntary sector, and in NHS Bristol's Public Health team on race equality in mental health. Awarded an OBE for services to local government in King Charles' first New Year's Honours list, Marvin is also a Yale World Fellow and was named fourth on the UK black Powerlist in 2024. About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You go faster alone, but you can go further together: Why ‘The Big Society' failed and how we can make it work again. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. In part one Steve sets out his third principle, in part two Marvin responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. We talk together about Principle 3: You go faster alone, but you can go further together. I really enjoyed my conversation with Marvin because through the lockdowns, through the pandemic, through COVID, I had the opportunity of working with Marvin in Bristol where Oasis runs a number of schools, and I watched a man who knew how to build a team do exactly that. Bristol is an incredible city. A city that's learned that you may go faster alone, but you get a lot further together.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Marvin Rees Marvin Rees was first elected mayor of Bristol in May 2016, and re-elected in 2021, making Bristol the first major European city to have elected a black mayor. Marvin began his working life with Tearfund, one of the UK's leading international development agencies, before working in Washington D.C with US social justice organisation, Sojourners, and advisor to President Clinton, Dr Tony Campolo. Marvin also worked with the BBC as a broadcast journalist, with the Black Development Agency supporting the BME-led voluntary sector, and in NHS Bristol's Public Health team on race equality in mental health. Awarded an OBE for services to local government in King Charles' first New Year's Honours list, Marvin is also a Yale World Fellow and was named fourth on the UK black Powerlist in 2024. About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Devolution to nations, regions and cities has been a feature of British politics since 1997 - to the nations of the UK, Greater London and more recently to other English counties and city regions. It has led in some cases to significant change and the rise of powerful national institutions and city leaders, but it has also been a messy, incomplete process that has produced inequalities of power between different parts of the UK. Not all areas have seen substantive devolution, devolved authorities have different powers, considerable power is still hoarded in the central UK state, and the consequences of devolution for the constitution of the UK, and relations between its constituent nations, remain fraught and contested. Some argue that England should be formally recognised as a partner nation in the UK; others that devolution has gone too far. How has devolution worked in practice? What should the next government do? What can places ask for? Can we move from an overly centralised state to one where true power rests with elected representatives and local communities? Should we consider a federal future for the UK? In this IPR panel discussion, Zoë Billingham (IPPR North), joins Michael Kenny (Bennett Institute for Public Policy, Cambridge), Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, and Hannah White (Institute for Government). Hosted by Nick Pearce, Director of the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and Professor of Public Policy. This discussion took place on 27 February 2024 and was hosted with Bristol Ideas.
In the last few months, Wesley Bear has been at the forefront of actions by ACORN. That's the community union known nationally for taking direct action to stand up for tenants' rights, which originated in Bristol almost a decade ago.On 17 November Wesley, ACORN's communications officer, was involved in an altercation with security guards at the Holiday Inn in Bristol city centre. Residents of the Barton House tower block evacuated that week have been temporarily housed in the hotel – in conditions many have complained are far from suitable for families. A recording heard at the start of this week's episode captures Wesley trying to speak to Bristol's mayor, Marvin Rees, during the incident, which he claims ended with him being assaulted by those security staff. The exchange, in which Wesley calls Rees a "villain" of the situation, marks the latest downward spiral in relations between the mayor – and the council more widely – and ACORN activists.Over recent weeks the union has been calling out the council over its handling of the high-rise evacuation. People were moved out very suddenly over fears the structure is unsafe – and ACORN is calling for an independent inquiry into what happened. It's also been taking the council to task over proposals to reduce council tax relief for the poorest households – which have now been scrapped.Things weren't always so oppositional. So what has turned them so sour? What exactly does ACORN believe the council has done wrong in its handling of the tower block emergency? Does the union really speak for the wider Barton Hill community? And does Wesley – as a communications man – see any way back to friendlier ties between ACORN and the powers that be?Join Neil Maggs for another engrossing chat as he puts these questions, and many others, to Wesley.ReplyForward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Mayor Marvin Rees, who has been Mayor of Bristol since 2016 and has given city leaders and city networks a voice on a national and international level as Chair of Core Cities UK and Co-Chair of the UK Future Cities Commission. They discuss Mayors' political roles in UK cities, the need for more housing, and the role of cities to tackle the climate crisis, which Marvin made the subject of his TED talk a year ago. This episode is part of Centre for Cities' City Leaders series. Please rate, review and share the episode if you enjoyed it. Subscribe to Centre for Cities' newsletter to hear about new episodes in this series: https://www.centreforcities.org/cities-bulletin/
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Marvin Rees, the mayor of Bristol, to discuss his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a political leader. He delves into his motivations for getting involved in politics and the impact of his experiences with poverty and racism. Marvin highlights the realities of working in politics, the challenges he has faced, and the skills he has developed along the way.
Economic growth in the UK is stagnating. Can a radical reshaping of private and public sector roles in core cities help unlock productivity and prosperity in Britain? The latest in our Spotlight on Policy series welcomes the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, the CEO of Leeds City Council, Tom Riordan, and PwC's Public Sector expert Katie Johnston, to explore the role cities can play in boosting Britain's productivity. This episode is sponsored by PwC.Download the Good Growth for Cities report here: https://www.pwc.co.uk/industries/government-public-sector/good-growth.htmlView the PWC productivity tracker: https://www.pwc.co.uk/industries/insights/productivity-tracker/regional.htmlFind out more about the UK Urban Futures Commission: https://www.thersa.org/projects/uk-urban-futures-commission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Boris Johnson to Marvin Rees will Martin Booth the editor of Bristol 24/7 become one of a long line of journalists who enter political office? Booth is in the running as an independent in the by-election for Hotwells and Harbourside ward. As editor of a local publication, what are Martin's motivations and inspirations? Can anyone be really independent, including Bristol 24/7's owners and shareholders? The area is the site of a major battle over the future of Bristol - the transformation of Cumberland Basin into Western Harbour. But what's the big idea? Who wins and who will lose? Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bristol's electorate has spoken: the role of city mayor will be dropped when Marvin Rees finishes his term of office in 2024. It will be replaced by a committee system in which decisions will be ratified by groups of councillors rather than by a cabinet appointed by the mayor. Supporters of the change hope it will allow for a more democratic form of government. In this 55-minute podcast, EG's guests discuss how Bristol reached this point and what it means for development in the city. Will it slow things down or will it help pave the way for getting Bristol's future growth right? Joining associate editor Julia Cahill are: Jonathan Lambert, director, development, Savills Bristol John Savage, executive chairman, Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative Christine Townsend, councillor – Green Party, Bristol City Council
"If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for hosting us in our growing numbers," says Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK. Rees notes that while sustainable infrastructure already exists in many parts of the world -- like electric buses in Colombia and freshwater reserves in Singapore -- major investments could make similar innovations more far-reaching and successful. He highlights the pivotal role of city mayors in advocating for a "worldwide network of efficient decarbonized cities" that will bring the world closer to its climate goals. After the talk, hear our host Sherrell Dorsey dig deeper into how cities can make sure the future is equitably sustainable.
In a new series 'Friends Forever?' we are looking at key relationships in many women's lives, those with female friends. Specifically we're interested in when things go wrong - when and why friendships fall apart and how devastating that can be. And, whether they can be repaired. Annie and Lizzie were very close at school and after and then their lives diverged. They each told their story to Jo Morris. More than 33 million people have been impacted by the devastating floods in Pakistan, and over a thousand people have died since mid-June. Emma is joined by two students from Pakistan who have set up Mahwari Justice campaign to get sanitary products to those in need. In the second part of our Woman's Hour series on Fangirls we ask: Can fangirls change the world? We speak to Professor Jay Song, associate professor in Korean Studies at the University of Melbourne about the political power of fangirls, and a member of the BTS Army, Dr Heta Bhatt. We deep dive into the world of K-Pop band BTS and their loyal fandom called the BTS Army, who have been instrumental in shaping politics and socioeconomic issues in Korea and beyond. The cost of living crisis is having an impact on us all. And while paying a monthly fee to go to the gym may likely be seen by some as non-essential expenditure – some people say using the facilities there like showering can help shave hundreds of pounds off energy bills. Should there be boundaries on what facilities people can use in the public sphere? We are joined on the programme by the money saving expert and mum Gemma Bird. The mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees also chats to us about setting up ‘warm banks' - those are heated sites like museums and galleries for those unable to afford their energy bills.
Record-breaking temperatures are serving as yet another wake-up call for the people of this planet, as Europe bakes under intense heat. Thousands have died and firefighters are battling flames from France to Greece. We're joined by Bob Ward from the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change, and the climate-focused mayor of Bristol England, Marvin Rees. Also on today's show: Simon Munday, author of Race for Tomorrow, who traveled to 26 countries to discover how those on the frontlines are adapting to the climate crisis; Sinn Fein VP Michelle O'Neill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
"If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for hosting us in our growing numbers," says Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK, who understands deeply how cities can help (or hurt) the environment. Rees notes that while sustainable infrastructure already exists in many parts of the world -- like electric buses in Colombia and freshwater reserves in Singapore -- major investments could make similar innovations more far-reaching and successful. He highlights the pivotal role of city mayors in advocating for a "worldwide network of efficient decarbonized cities" that will bring the world closer to its climate goals.
"If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for hosting us in our growing numbers," says Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK, who understands deeply how cities can help (or hurt) the environment. Rees notes that while sustainable infrastructure already exists in many parts of the world -- like electric buses in Colombia and freshwater reserves in Singapore -- major investments could make similar innovations more far-reaching and successful. He highlights the pivotal role of city mayors in advocating for a "worldwide network of efficient decarbonized cities" that will bring the world closer to its climate goals.
"If we can unlock the full potential of our cities, we can minimize the price the planet pays for hosting us in our growing numbers," says Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK, who understands deeply how cities can help (or hurt) the environment. Rees notes that while sustainable infrastructure already exists in many parts of the world -- like electric buses in Colombia and freshwater reserves in Singapore -- major investments could make similar innovations more far-reaching and successful. He highlights the pivotal role of city mayors in advocating for a "worldwide network of efficient decarbonized cities" that will bring the world closer to its climate goals.
In episode 50 of the Behind the Headlines podcast, Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe explores the results of this week's mayoral referendum, hearing from mayor Marvin Rees and from Mary Page, organiser of It's Our City Bristol, who campaigned for the mayoral system to be scrapped.Also on this week's episode is Mario Saeed, a professional fighter and martial arts coach, who has transformed a building by the M32 into an academy that is changing young lives. And Paul Hassan from ACH talks about a new Sanctuary to Opportunity report, homes for Ukraine programme and more.
Nicola Bowden-Jones was at the heart of Bristol's Labour Party for years, but is now at odds with the city's Labour administration in a big way. Having resigned amid a dispute with the mayor, Bowden-Jones is now campaigning to scrap the role altogether on the basis that it is anti-democratic. Some say this is a personal vendetta against Marvin Rees, but Bowden-Jones says for the city to move forward the mayor must be scrapped. Listen to the third of our mini-series on Bristol's referendum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the latest episode, Simon chats with Kevin Slocombe – for 12 years the Communication Workers' Union's Head of Communications before moving on to work with Jeremy Corbyn while he was Leader of the Opposition, and then becoming Chief Of Staff for Bristol's Mayor, Marvin Rees - not one but three roles that are each fascinating in their own way, but not often open for viewing and discussion. Kevin's assessment of what works best in comms is one that comes with real authority. We also have Mel Simms' #thought4theweek direct from the UCU picket line, Basit Mahmood with his #RadicalRoundUp, and news of a brand new podcast from the UnionDues stable. A Makes-You-Think production. Music by Scott Holmes. A member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Timestamps 2m01s - #thought4theweek, with Mel Simms, 5m28s - Kevin Slocombe (6m48s – CWU, 17m14s - LOTO, 29m10s – Bristol), 36m44s - #RadicalRoundUp, with Basit Mahmood, 40m21s - New podcast news! Total run time - 43m57s
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A story of race, inequality and activism... This week Roshan goes it alone and talks to Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees, about the four people who have been cleared of criminal damage for removing a statue of Edward Colston. We also catch you up on the passing of Desmond Tutu, potential new plans for cannabis users in London, and Usain Bolt's new album. 00:00 Hey! 00:43 Cannabis usage in London 2:51 RIP Desmond Tutu 3:45 Author Kehinde Andrews on apartheid and remembering Tutu 7:15 Usain Bolt's new album!! 8:19 Marvin Rees in conversation 19:48 Until next time... Hosts: Roshan Roberts Producers: Jack Suddaby, Roshan Roberts & Siham Ali Editor: Sam Bonham
Clive Stevens returns for the fifth and final instalment of his series where he breaks down the central ideas of his fantastic book, After The Revolution, which you can buy from our website here: https://www.tangentbooks.co.uk/shop/pre-order-now-after-the-revolution-lessons-from-local-government-on-designing-a-dynamic-democracyIn this episode, Clive talks about proportional representation, Marvin Rees' leadership, the great white whale of the Bristol stadium and much more.
We all remember the summer of 2020 when, in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, statues were brought down in the UK and the US. But is this the right way to ensure we continue to live in a liberal democracy? Should we think about what unites us, rather than divides us? I am joined by Peter Hughes, author of A History of Love & Hate in 21 Statues.You can get in touch on the Twitter @olliewcq @aspectshistory Email history@aspectsofhistory.com or head to our website.You can buy his book here: https://amzn.to/3ry5tlXIn the show we talked about:David Olusoga's Black & BritishThe documentary made by Olusoga's production company, and presented by Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, Statue WarsThornton Wilder's novel, The Bridge of San Luis ReyAndrew Gold's Podcast, which certainly has influenced me, is: On the Edge
Joe Sims is a well-known actor from Bristol. Having made it through the ranks of a notoriously elitist industry with a working-class background, Joe has a lot to say on and off-screen. Neil and Joe talk about his acting career, growing up in the city, and that video he made for Marvin Rees's re-election campaign. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this instalment of our City Leader's dialogues, “The net zero road to COP26 and beyond”, we speak to Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol; the largest city in the south west of England and a hotbed of innovation, creativity and discovery going back centuries. Before the industrial revolution catapulted cities like Manchester and Liverpool to prominence, Bristol was Britain's third most prosperous city and throughout the 19th and 20th Centuries it remained a key trading gateway to the wider world. To this day Bristol remains a uniquely global city with cosmopolitan connectivity and dynamism in its DNA. In more recent years its innovation and technology economy has shaped what's come to be known as Silicon Gorge – comprising the wider regional economies of Bristol, Swindon, Gloucester and Bath, now ranked as the fifth largest high-tech region in Europe. Behind London, Bristol is now the fourth most popular city for startups in the UK. Yet this globally-minded city also has a reputation as a progressive city where activism on the legacy of colonialism and slavery through to social justice, urban sustainability and tackling climate change have shaped its civic culture. So in this fourth episode in our City Leaders dialogues that we've been holding in the run up to the COP 26 Climate Change Summit in Glasgow this November, Prof. Greg Clark speaks to Mayor Marvin Rees. He asked him how Bristol is positioning itself for the monumental changes ahead; both the challenge of achieving net zero, and the opportunities that innovation and digitisation are bringing to the city? And what does a fair and just transition to net zero look like for a city with some of the highest levels in England of both wealth and deprivation? This conversation was recorded live as part of our City Leaders Dialogue and you can watch the full video here. Music on this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions and Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com) Show notes: To read more about the UK Cities Climate Investment Commission, founded by the Connected Places Catapult, London Councils and Core Cities, click here. To learn more about the work of the Coalition for Urban Transitions, click here. You can also register for our Innovation Places Summit on 23rd September, as well as our Active Travel Summit on 29th September. If you'd like to get in touch with your feedback, comments and suggestions on what you'd like to hear more of on Connected Places, please email: podcast@cp.catapult.org.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you! To find out more about what we do at the Connected Places Catapult and to hear about the latest news, events and announcements, please sign up to our newsletter! Follow the show! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please also take a moment to write a review and rate us so that more people can hear about the podcast and what we do at Connected Places Catapult.
The Mayor of Bristol found himself in an awkward position last summer. Marvin Rees was visibly delighted that the statue of slave trader Edward Colston, which had stood in the city centre for 125 years, had been torn down by Black Lives Matter protestors and thrown into the harbour. But given his position as mayor, he also told reporters he could not condone criminal damage. When I put this disparity to the 49-year-old, he shrugs. “Yeah, absolutely, but we live in a complicated world, and sometimes two things can be true at the same time.” Rees has learned to embrace complexity and paradox, especially when it comes to his faith. He became a Christian aged ten at an evangelical crusade, and was taught “certainty is the mark of faith” at university. In this in depth interview he explains how his faith has changed over time and why Jesus' parable of the talents is inspiring him to work for change in Bristol and beyond. You can also read this interview in Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe now FOR JUST £1/month
One year since the toppling of the Colston statue, Matt Chorley tours the city with a long history of protests, and speaks to the mayor Marvin Rees.PLUSColumnists Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester give their take on the news See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's always easy for broadcasters and journalists to try and make a name for themselves and go on the attack when interviewing politicians. Whatever your political view the art of conversation and listening is becoming more rare in political debate. Here's a chance to listen to re-elected Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees on his reflections and thoughts in conversation with Bcfm Radio's Pat Hart who says "It costs nothing to be polite" .
Marvin Rees is standing for the third time as a candidate for Bristol mayor. Having lost in 2012, Rees came back to comfortably win in 2016. Now after 5 years in office, Rees has a record to promote and to defend, attracting a lot of support and criticism from diverse quarters. In this in-depth interview, Neil and Marvin get into the personal, political and policy of the current mayor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bristol has been at the centre of two major demonstrations in the last year: the removal of the Colston statue and the 'Kill the Bill' protest. The elected mayor of Bristol explains how he handled the delicate politics of both events and the wider politics and history of the city. He also shares his own political philosophy in this candid interview reflecting on the challenges he still faces as a result of his race and class. This is a politician speaking from the heart, it is riveting listening. Get your ticket for the Tony Blair Political Party Streaming Special this Thursday here: https://link.dice.fm/8kcZhboQrfb Get your tickets for the Political Party Specials at The Garrick Theatre here: https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/matt-fordes-political-party-podcast/ Monday 24 May: Peter Mandelson and Sayeeda Warsi Tuesday 25 May: Keir Starmer and Andrea Leadsom Wednesday 2 June: Jess Phillips and Esther McVey Follow Marvin on Twitter: @MarvinJRees Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Apply to vote by post here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-postal-vote Order Matt's book 'Politically Homeless' here: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/2100000262618 Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Follow Matt on WTSocial: https://wt.social/u/matt-forde For the latest UK Government advice on coronavirus go to: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Its hard to say that the Conservatives have a strong electoral record in the city, but the businessman and former councillor Alastair Watson thinks he has a shot at unseating Marvin Rees on May 6th. Neil and Alastair chat about the recent protests and policing and what he say's he'll do as mayor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Marvin speaks on the culture of the city from John 8.
Protests in Bristol over the Crime and Police bill turned violent and led to a number of police officers being seriously injured. The city's Labour Mayor Marvin Rees, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Roger Hearing that a small number of self-indulgent people - with fantasies about being revolutionaries - hijacked what was otherwise a legitimate debate. Plus Tobias Ellwood, Conservative MP & chair of the defense select committee, joins to discuss the government's new defense review. He argues that shrinking the armed forces now is a mistake and that defense spending must go up to three percent of GDP to deal with a constant conflict even more complex than the Cold War.
This year has seen our cities coming under pressure as they struggled to withstand the impact of the coronavirus. City centres were deserted as shops shut and people stayed away. But in some city streets there was a new community spirit as people faced the pandemic together and supported neighbours they'd never met before. In this programme, Tamasin Ford investigates what the future could be for our cities, and asks how they need to change if they are to survive, and even flourish. We hear from architect Siri Zanelli; the mayor of Bristol in the south-west of England, Marvin Rees; transport planner Susan Claris; Singapore-based Lauren Sorkin, the head of the Resilient Cities network; Liu Qian of Greenpeace in Beijing, and Rosamund Kissi-Debrah who has been a campaigner for better air quality since the death of her daughter from asthma in 2013. (Image: Mumbai skyline in lockdown March 2020. Getty Images.)
In this episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary talks with Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees about leadership, resilience and what Bristol needs from the built environment. Rees talks about his journey to leadership, about diversity - the lack of it and the need for more - and about how difference is one of the greats tools any establishment can have. Listen in to find out more.
Helen McKenna sits down with Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, to explore his approach to place-based leadership, the NHS's role as a ‘place-shaper' and the city's experience of Covid-19. Find out more Healthy places: the link between your health and where you live The role of cities in improving population health: international insights What is population health?
"I shouldn’t be mayor of Bristol. I grew up poor, there was some domestic violence, I’m the first in my family to go to university, I shouldn’t be sitting in the United Nations building… I shouldn’t be addressing the US conference of mayors, I shouldn’t be walking into Downing Street. That’s not my background. I’m at the same table as this person and I started 100 metres behind the start line." Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees describes growing up as a mixed race child, his life defined as a struggle, before finding self-belief through the encouragement of the adults who believed in him and becoming a force for positive change in Bristol and in the lives of its young people. For more information about the City Leadership Programme, look at the link: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/mayor/city-leadership-programme (https://www.bristol.gov.uk/mayor/city-leadership-programme) See below for Marvin's favourite: Place: https://goo.gl/maps/cEy3TLV9JvQcPv3q9 (Spitsbergen, Norway) Piece of music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5TmORitlKk (What's going on by Marvin Gaye) Book: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/beyond-vietnam ('A time to break the silence') - Speech by Martin Luther King, 4th April 1967
Tish interviews Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees who shares candidly about the intersection of faith and politics and how the church in his city has stepped up to provide real solutions to community issues.
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Marvin Rees, the mayor of Bristol, discusses the 1963 Bristol bus boycott – a protest that proved to be a watershed moment in the UK’s civil rights movement. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
In this episode of the Plodcast, Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees takes us for a wander round his old stomping ground in Eastville Park as we talk childhood adventures, life in politics and being a voice for the voiceless.
Costa Mesa is an eclectic city in Southern California, home to world brands well known in the Surf and Skate Industry around the world like: Vans, RVCA, Volcom, Hurley, among others. Neighbor to International destination beaches like Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Bristol is a city in England, one of the largest 11 cities in the country. Rich in history and global presence because of it's ports. Accounting over a half million inhabitants. What happens when you bring 2 guests on a podcast who both have Leadership roles in their quiver as Mayors of their respective cities and also a similar faith background, but probably disagree in other areas of politics, say their View of Donald Trump, toppling down of statues and such. Steve Mensinger joins as former Mayor of Costa Mesa, CA and Marvin Rees the current Mayor of Bristol, UK. These 2 fine gentlemen come together on the Christian Podcast to bring us a phenomenal dialogue where the "art of listening" to each other became the key element to find commonality and unity. We didn't want to get too political from the get go so. Will you hear an embarrassing story from Marvin that has to do with the former Prime Minister Tony Blair? Or do you know the best speech a politician has ever given? Become a Legend! Get perks for being a supporter of the show by choosing an Emoji! Visit www.patreon.com/christianpodcast SPONSORS: Soundstripe offers Unlimited, royalty free music and sound effects and video for creators. Visit soundstripe.com and enter Promo Code: ChristianPodcast for a 10% Discount in your subscription. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christianpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christianpodcast/support
Marvin Rees joined host Emily Rodgers on the Public Sector Voices podcast this week to discuss the events of the last few weeks and the wider problems the country faces when true diversity is neglected.
The Mayor of Bristol has been in the national conversation this week, as Black Lives Matter protests addressed the issue of statues honouring slavers in our major cities.In this extended conversation with Annie, he discusses the changes that brought him into politics, his love of multicultural Bristol, and why his words have been some warmly received by everyone that wants equality now.Follow Marvin: @MarvinJRees on TwitterExpand your knowledge with some of these, inspired by our conversation:DocumentariesThe Colour of FearUnfinished BusinessFilmGood Will HuntingPeople“There’s nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come” - Victor HugoHistorian David Olusoga’s work can be read hereOrganisationsSARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality): sariweb.org.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Matt Chorley speaks to the Labour mayor of Bristol about his childhood, protests and why the dumping of a statue of Edward Colston into the harbour where Africans boarded slave ships "is a piece of historical poetry". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Hello! Britain is one of the most centralised countries in the world. How can we ensure towns, cities and regions have real power over their areas? We talk to Bristol mayor Marvin Rees about what he could do with more powers. Sarah Longlands explains why IPPR North are calling for radical English devolution. Then Professor Sabine Kuhlmann discusses what we can learn from Germany (a champion of decentralisation). Plus a special visit from friend of the pod and top adviser to Iceland’s PM, Halla Gunnarsdóttir!Subscribe to the Cheerful Book Club feed. Search ‘Cheerful Book Club’ or go to podfollow.com/cheerfulbookclub/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
James opens our new teaching series called "WeNeedToTalkAbout" with the topic of Brexit & Politics. We also interview Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, about how the church can be a good influence in the uncertainty of day to day life. #WeNeedToTalkAbout Over the next 4 weeks, we will be discussing topical issues within society and how the church can be involved.
Marvin Rees, the mayor of Bristol, discusses the 1963 Bristol bus boycott – a protest few may have heard of, but which proved to be a watershed moment in the civil rights movement. And: Waad al-Kateab, the director of the documentary For Sama, on life in Aleppo. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
In this special launch episode to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week 2019, Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of the University and Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol talk about how personal experiences have shaped their views on mental health, and how inequality in the community can create barriers to developing good mental health. Recorded 1 May 2019. See the Vice-Chancellor’s blog blogs.uwe.ac.uk/vc, and the Mayor of Bristol’s blog thebristolmayor.com. For information about the wellbeing support options at UWE Bristol visit www.uwe.ac.uk/wellbeing. For information about UWE Bristol’s Mental Wealth First Strategy and Mental Wealth Lab initiative, visit www.uwe.ac.uk/about/mentalwealthfirst. Tweet us twitter.com/UWEBristol, like our Facebook page facebook.com/UWEBristol, and check out our Instagram instagram.com/UWEBristol. #LetsTalkNow #MentalWealthFirst #UWEBristol. Email us at mentalwealthlab@uwe.ac.uk. If you are concerned about someone, or need help with any of the issues discussed in this series, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123. Recorded at UWE Bristol by students from the Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies. Presented by Jemma Griffiths. Produced by Conor Kearney, Tom McKirdy (twitter.com/sydneyaudio), Becky Street (www.beckystreetaudio.com), Ollie Cullen, Jemma Griffiths, and Sarah Atkinson.
Tony and Shane interview Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol, UK. Together they discuss Bristol’s unique challenges and prospects, as well as how we might live out the life of faith in politics.
This week, we’re off to an English city that, to my shame, I’ve been neglecting: Bristol, the largest city in the south west, and indeed the largest city in the south outside London.I’m joined by Sian Norris, founder of the Bristol Women’s Literary Festival, to talk about the city she’s lived in since her childhood. She tells me what makes Bristol so liveable, why it’s struggling with inequality, and how it’s coping with the recent influx of London expats bidding up house prices.Since we’re on his patch, I also spoke to Marvin Rees, who since 2016 has been the elected Labour mayor of the city. He tells me why he was so keen for Bristol to host the Global Parliament of Mayors, and why local politicians need to work together after Brexit. Oh, and he talks about his transport plans, too.Skylines is the podcast from the New Statesman’s cities site, CityMetric. It’s hosted by Jonn Elledge.Skylines is supported by 100 Resilient Cities. Pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, 100RC is dedicated to helping cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mayor Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, England discusses his initiative for Bristol called the City Leap project and what he has learnt from us here in Singapore.
Hi politics fans, and welcome to episode five of Never Mind the Ballots.This week we have Green councillor for Clifton, Paula O’Rourke, and Lib Dem councillor for Knowle, Gary Hopkins, chatting about libraries, the scrutiny and Marvin Rees as a “popstar”. Hosted by political editor for Bristol Live, Esme Ashcroft, the episode kicks off with a discussion about the latest twist in the Bristol arena saga.The trio then debate the merits and drawbacks of setting up council services and assets - such as libraries and cemeteries - as independent trusts. Never Mind the Ballots is a podcast tackling the biggest political stories in Bristol. The show is hosted by Esme, who is joined each week by two guests who dissect the nuances of local issues. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
This week's headline story is from education reporter Michael Yong, who has launched a hugely important project to track the number of homeless people who die on the streets of Bristol. Working with a national journalism organisation, Michael tells me why the project is so important and speaks about his own experiences volunteering to help the homeless.We also have a conversation with politics reporter Esme Ashcroft who recently sat down for an exclusive chat with the Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees.Mr Rees has just hit the halfway point of his term in office this week and Esme talks us through his work so far, what comes next, and how she tackles tricky political interviews.And also appearing on the show this week is reporter Joe Smith, who has been digging into a health scandal that is still unfolding.You can follow the journalists featured in this episode on twitter:Michael Yong - @Michael_YongEsme Ashcroft - @EsmeAshcroftJoe Smith - @JowsefSmithStories included in this week's show:I will deliver over next two years, promises Marvin Rees at his midterm pointSouth Gloucestershire Council gave £3m contract to collapsing firm Allied Healthcare after ‘robust checks’We’re going to count the homeless people who die in Bristol – because no one isNew episode every Friday.Follow us on Twitter @IBLpodcast and host Alex Ballinger on @ambhack.Produced by Matt Aldus (@mattaldus) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Talks from our National Leadership Conference 2018. The speakers delve into this year's theme of community transformation.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cheriton Fitzpaine Parish Hall in Devon.
Opening event in TORCH Headline Series exploring 'Humanities & Identities' Marvin Rees (Mayor of Bristol) speaks at the TORCH Annual Headline Series Launch Event 2017. Funded from the Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity Fund and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, TORCH’s Annual Headline Series for 2017 is Humanities & Identities. The series will focus on multiple research areas relating to diversity including race, gender, sexuality, disability, poverty, religion, class, and inequality. Introduced by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Louise Richardson, this opening event brought together a panel of experts from across the Humanities and the cultural and political sectors to discuss "What does diversity mean to me?". The panel examined how diversity and inclusivity has shaped, and will continue to shape, the human experience and identity.
Marvin Rees is an activist on race relations and race equality in the UK. He hosts a BBC radio show on issues relating to the UK’s African and Caribbean populations, and directs the Bristol Partnership, a multisectoral initiative to improve health, sustainability, and standards of living in the city of Bristol.