Martha Jennings and Jonny Hodges are back for the new season of the Cavendish Talks Midlands Matters series.

Each episode shines a light on the opportunities within the built environment sector, joined by influential guests whose careers have played a vital role in the Midlands.

Kicking off the series, Jonny and Martha talk with the former Leader of Birmingham City Council, Ian Ward. Ian has recently joined Cavendish as a Consultant working across local government and devolution.

With nearly 30 years’ of experience in local government and the public sector, Ian has previously served as both Labour Leader and Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council.