Standing Orders: Recent Episodes
Politis Ltd
'Standing Orders’ is the weekly local Council podcast from Politis. Tom and Sue (with occasional special guests) have informal topical discussions about local government and anything else that crops up!
Tom and Sue give an overview of the weeks happenings, occasionally local government related...
Tom and Sue discuss the recent by election results, followed by Tom getting more animated than usual!
Tom and Sue (mainly Sue) talk about Planning and Poo Bins....grab a coffee (or Pro Plus!)
Following the release of the report from the Jo Cox Civility Commission, Tom and Sue talk about the evidence and the recommendations for the report. Be sure to read the report in full and add your name in support of its findings!
Sue and Tom ease back into podcasting after a month of covid and a holiday! Covering general local government topics in a quick(ish) fire format
Sue and Tom discuss uncontested elections and when to fold a Council, also the lack of interest in a recent District Council by-election!
Tom and Sue talk about the recent (or was when recorded) return of David Cameron to the cabinet! Slightly delayed through technical challenges and because it took some editing thanks to Sue trying to get me into trouble....
Sue and Tom talk FOI and the Information Commissioner's decision to describe the ADSO and LLG request as 'vexatious'....they should see what comes through local government!
Tom and Sue (eventually) discuss the 20mph limit in Wales, Climate Change Committees, and the contentious stuff which we could do without!
Tom and Sue do a quick update about the past week, before Sue becomes a one woman workshop.
Just to note - officers have better spending ideas than (some) Councillors!
Sue has recovered! Discussions centre on how great it is to have the internal auditor in, how rubbish the external auditor can be, and how good the tarmac is in Scotland.
Sue is suffering and so to make her feel better, it's a podcast where she gets all her questions and issues discussed....bare with us!
Tom and the Emeritus Mayor talk about the fallout from some electoral 'issues'. Sue doesn't really miss local government, having realised she can actually do her own garden!
A review of the local government elections, the Parish Poll pitfalls of annual meetings, and Tom touting for business! Also, Sue's last podcast as an important person...
Tom and Sue record Sue's last podcast as a Councillor! This is our second attempt following technology failing us miserably. Listen into election predictions and normal general chat.
The latest (belated) edition following Sue going on holiday and therefore returning with plenty to say...
Tom and Sue chat about their weeks and the types of things routine and less routine they have been doing. Tom gets on his soapbox a bit about churchyards and there is lots of talk about the upcoming Christmas Light event!
Tom and Sue talk officer and Councillor roles, and the pitfalls therein! Both are recovering from a charity quiz night where officers beat Councillors, despite what the scores said...
A fatigued Tom and ever chirpy Sue talk changes at the DLUHC (was easier as the DCLG), and also what gripes them...(Tom)... about other Councils!
Sue calls for a General Election, and Tom gets on his soapbox (again). Then they move onto the topic of whether a Council is less likely to say 'no' than in previous years!
Opinions were true at the time of recording...
‘Events, dear boy, Events’, is what Sue and Tom chat about this week! Tom tries to cut corners by using his laptop microphone and regrets it instantly. Sue is (too) loud and clear.
Tom and Sue discuss the cost of living. Sue isn't well so promises not to speak too much, so Tom gets on his soap-box about the cost of living!
The episode discusses district heating options including the provision of crematoria, insulating homes, warm rooms, and why eco-mode on the dishwasher takes so long!
Sue and Tom (mainly Sue) talk about the death of HM the Queen, the period of national mourning, and the accession of King Charles III. Reflecting on what can go right (and wrong) with tributes, and personal memories of the Royal Family.
Sue and Tom discuss sewage! Nutrient Neutrality and sewage in rivers, whilst also answering a couple of questions from listeners.
Better breathing (thankfully!)
Tom and Sue introduce the first Standing Orders podcast, featuring general chat about local Councils, some of the current issues, and a little on what might be on the horizon. A minor mention of brown envelopes and it seems bigger isn't always better!
Despite how it sounds no one was out of breath and 'someone' will place the microphones better next time.