In this new episode, co-hosts Simone and Freya discuss the LGIU's Global Local Executive Panel series. They are joined by Head of International Operations, Hannah Muirhead, to talk about the panel series' inception back during Covid, the overwhelmingly positive response it has received over the years, and the future ambitions for the panels. In the news segment, stories of garbage cafes, chatbots to help decision making during elections, and road infrastructure improvements. Some upcoming topics to look out for on the LGIU website, include sustainable and affordable housing, the evolving role of fathers and depopulation. Be sure to sign up for the next Global Local Executive Panel on sustainable and affordable housing, and check out our upcoming training session on social media skills. Show notes: Global Local Executive Panels ⁠What's happening in the world of local government this week⁠ Everyone can ⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our weekly Global Local newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay in the loop with LGIU Social media essentials training For even more local government resources, visit ⁠lgiu.org⁠