Delegated Authority, Councillor Decisions (who controls the council?) and our National Team. Ep 55
Who really runs your council? The councillors you elect, or the officers behind the scenes?This week on What’s the Point?, we tackle one of the biggest questions in local democracy: delegated authorit...
18 Juni 1h 24min
James Marvin, Local Historian / NLs TIKTOK Sensation. Ep 54
This week on What's the Point?, we're joined by James Marvin, better known online as Scotland by Prestige, to explore the fascinating history and heritage of North Lanarkshire and beyond. From abandon...
11 Juni 1h 3min
Brian Leishman MP, future of Scottish Labour, Grangemouth and Suspension. Ep 53
Our guest tonight is Brian Leishman MP, one of Scottish Labour's most outspoken politicians and a man who seems to have spent much of his Westminster career testing the theory that MPs are supposed to...
4 Juni 1h 40min
Reform’s Graham Simpson MSP, Reform UK’s Scotland Surge & Council Elections in 27. Ep. 52
This week on What's the Point? We’re joined by Reform UK MSP Graham Simpson.As Reform emerges as one of the newest and fastest-growing groupings at Holyrood, now positioning itself as a major oppositi...
28 Maj 1h 21min
Former MP Hugh Gaffney, His New Book, Life in Politics and NLC SNP Madness. Ep 51
Former MP Hugh Gaffney joins Gerry and Greg for Episode 51 of What’s the Point? to discuss his new book "Auchengeich: Gone But Not Forgotten", which tells the story of the devastating Auchengeich Pit ...
21 Maj 1h 25min
Cllr Fiona Higgins, Ethical Standards Framework & Scottish Election Results. Ep 50.
What's the Point? North Lanarkshire Podcast2d · This week on What’s the Point? we’re joined by Glasgow’s Cllr Fiona Higgins Canal Ward for what promises to be one of our biggest conversations yet.Fion...
14 Maj 1h 59min
CEO Salaries, Linden Sentencing & SNP SHAME. Ep 49
This week on What’s the Point? we discuss the latest Daily Record revelations surrounding Scotland’s highest-paid council executives, as councils continue to warn of financial pressures, service cuts,...
7 Maj 1h 23min
