LGIU interview with Nicola Kilvington, Director of Devolution and LGR at Surrey County Council

LGIU Chief Executive talks to Nicola Kilvington, Director of Devolution and LGR at Surrey County Council about the council's fast-tracked LGR journey. Content: 00:00 - Introdution 01:20 – Introduction to Nicola and her interest in devolution 02:42 – Defining LGR and devolution 05:13 – What happens next for Surrey? 07:47 – Guidance on preparing for new unitaries 12:53 – Key principles for communications around LGR and devolution 16:09 – The importance of early preparation 17:53 – The advantage of a quick timeline 19:21 – Preparing for transformation 23:24 – The benefits of LGR 26:17 – Navigating the contradictions and getting future-ready 29:48 – Hopes for the sector’s post-LGR future