The workforce crisis facing local government has been well documented: from planners and finance teams to social workers and housing officers, councils are struggling to recruit the staff they need. What impact are high levels of vacancies having on how councils operate? What actions can councils take now to improve retention and recruitment? How can local government better market itself as an employer of choice?

In this episode of The Local Authority, our panel will explore how councils can and are seeking to both address the immediate challenge and develop the workforce of the future. 

Joining Sarah Calkin, LGC's editor this month is Simon Fletcher, chief executive at Lichfield DC, Cllr James Jamieson, chairman at the Local Government Association and Councillor at Central Bedfordshire Council and Emma Cheshire, senior partner at TPXimpact.  Available on all podcast platforms now!