Cllr Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader of Essex County Council, speaks with Nick Forbes about the challenges and achievements of being the first county in the UK to adopt a Levelling Up approach. Speaking just after a high profile event in Parliament to celebrate a year of progress, she also talks about what motivates her in politics and why more women in leading positions could lead to better public services. A must-listen conversation with one of the country's most effective local government leaders.
