Posted on: 23/09/2025

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In this episode, Andy Begley, Chief Executive at Shropshire Council, sits down with Lesley Shore, Director of HR and Membership Services at West Midlands Employers, to share his reflections on leadership, change and the future of local government. Andy discusses his journey from frontline social care to leading a local authority, the importance of staying strategic, and why risk should be seen as something to manage , not just avoid.