Welcome to the first episode of our monthly series ‘Our World is Local’ hosted by Nick Kilby, CEO, Cratus and Heather Jameson, Editor of The MJ. In this episode, we discuss The King, how Councils supported the smooth running of the Queen’s funeral, Simon Clarke the new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and the wider Liz Truss cabinet. We are joined by Duncan Flynn, Director, Northern Home Counties, Cratus and a former conservative Councillor.