Meet the Leader with Cllr Bill Revans

In this episode of Meet the Leader, host Nick Kilby is joined by Cllr Bill Revans, Leader of Somerset Council.

Bill reflects on his journey from teaching history in Somerset to entering local politics, and how his experience in education has shaped his collaborative and people-focused approach to leadership.

The conversation explores the creation of the new unitary Somerset Council, the challenges of bringing five organisations together and the importance of focusing on outcomes, culture and residents rather than becoming distracted by process.

Bill also shares his long-term vision for Somerset, including retaining more young people, improving housing, transport and digital connectivity, attracting inward investment and responding to the county’s changing demographics.

It is a thoughtful conversation about public service, local government reorganisation and building a more connected and prosperous future for Somerset.

Hosted by Cratus Group‘s Executive Chairman Nick Kilby, the Meet the Leader podcast is a space to learn about the leaders in local government, highlighting the tremendous work they do for the communities they serve. You can listen to the previous episodes ⁠⁠on Spotify here⁠ and wherever else you listen to your podcasts.