English Devolution White Paper

In episode 16 of The Best is Surrey Podcast, Marisa and Paul catch up after a short break to discuss their recent experiences with the NHS, SEND misinformation, and the latest on Local Government Reorganisation.

Episode 15 - The Best is Surrey Podcast: Paul Deach and Marisa Heath dive into the importance of getting political, challenging election rhetoric, and pushing back against misinformation—particularly from the Surrey Lib Dems. Join the conversation as they set the record straight and discuss what’s really at stake.

In episode 14 of The Best is Surrey Podcast, Paul Deach & Marisa Heath discuss Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey. Some of the items they discuss include:Local Government Reorganisation: Surrey County Council will transition from a two-tier system (County Council and 11 Boroughs and Districts) to a unitary structure with either two or three local authorities.  Devolution: Surrey will likely gain more autonomy and potentially have an elected mayor, similar to Manchester.Challenges and Opportunities: The reorganisation presents both challenges and opportunities, including potential service disruptions and the need to maintain a focus on business as usual.  Staffing: The transition may have created some uncertainty for council staff, but there will still be a need for skilled employees to deliver services.  Political Climate: The reorganisation is taking place in a politically charged environment, with the potential for increased tensions, election political misinformation and disagreements.  Resident Involvement: Residents are encouraged to get involved and share their ideas and concerns about the reorganisation.  Additional points discussed:The importance of maintaining frontline services during the transition.  The need for transparency, clarity and honesty from councillors.  The potential impact of the reorganisation on local democracy.  The challenges of local government finance.  

After a break for Christmas, Paul & Marisa are back for episode 13 of the Best is Surrey podcast, where they discuss the English Devolution White Paper.

In episode 12 of the Best is Surrey Podcast, Marisa Heath and Paul Deach welcome Xavier Brice, CEO of Sustrans. We discuss the myths around cycling and how we might go about getting support and political leadership in the community for better active travel infrastructure.

In episode 11 of The Best is Surrey Podcast, Paul and Marisa discuss Assisted Dying and Local Government Reorganisation.

In episode 10 of the Best is Surrey Podcast, we welcome Roy Sellstrom, a veteran of HM Armed Forces and local military historian.

In episode 9 of The Best is Surrey podcast, Paul and Marisa welcome Leading Tax Lawyer Ashley Crossly to discuss the impact of the recent budget on Surrey residents. Ashley is a world-renowned tax lawyer, recognised as a leader in his field by prestigious organisations like Legal 500, Citywealth, and Chambers Global. Not only is he a sought-after legal expert, but he's also a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars, sharing his insights on the ever-changing world of taxation.

In episode 8 of The Best is Surrey podcast, Paul Deach and Marisa Heath discuss the happiest place to live in Surrey.

In episode 7 of The Best is Surrey, Paul and Marisa discuss if Surrey has improved as a County over the last 20 years.