Latest Episode
In the latest episode David and Mike are joined by Henry Kippin, CEO of the North East Combined Authority and one of the few LED professionals to have occupied senior positions in three Mayoral Combined Authorities. Through the lens of England's North East, they discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by MCAs, the importance of their leadership to places, and how the democratic mandate offers a chance to achieve the institutional longevity that has traditionally eluded regional-scale public bodies in the country.
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LED Confidential (LEDC) is the podcast that lifts the lid on the intractable issues facing local economic development (LED) and placemaking today. Presented by David Marlow and Mike Spicer, two of the foremost practitioners in this area of work, LEDC tackles the biggest challenges in the sector with expert guests and a wealth of practical experience and evidence-based insights. New for Series 2 this year, and alongside continuing discussions on major themes, are monthly reviews of the current questions being asked of LED and place-making professionals, and opportunities for listeners to get involved directly as we open up LEDC interactive (coming soon).
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Mike Spicer
Co-host and Producer
David Marlow
Co-host and Producer