Chris Allen in Conversation
Gleaning the thoughts and insights of people at the heart of our communities.
For more podcasts featuring Chris Allen go to
The Wolverhampton Business Podcast
The Celebrating Wolverhampton Podcast
The Local Trust's Community Power Podcast
Listen on:
Episodes
Sep 26, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
34 min
The Firs and Bromford Big Local programme has been operating across those two communities since 2011.
Its focus has been on developing the confidence and capacity of local people to be the decision makers in their own community.
In this episode we hear from Community Connectors Tiffany Nicholson, Clare McLean and Paul Wright.
Sep 26, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
29 min
The Firs and Bromford Big Local programme has been operating across those two communities since 2011.
Its focus has been on developing the confidence and capacity of local people to be the decision makers in their own community.
In this episode we hear from youth worker Stewart Boyle, local resident and youth connector Cara Staines and also local resident and volunteer Phil Howkins.
Phil also appeared in another podcast as part of the Local Trust's Community Power Podcast series:
https://soundcloud.com/user-783302051/empowering-local-writers-in-firs-bromford
Nov 4, 2024
Nov 4, 2024
18 min
Ash Raju is director of Endeavour Restaurants Limited and franchise owner of two McDonalds restaurants in Wolverhampton (in Dudley Street and Penn Road).
He talks about his journey to becoming a franchisee, the opportunities for young people and the pride he has in his 'McDonalds Family'.
Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
15 min
Mark Lyttle is my guest in this episode, telling the story of Isabella, his beloved daughter, who eventually lost her battle with cancer in April 2019, aged just 11.
This is the story of a brave little girl, the amazing work of Acorns Hospice, and the adventures of Team Isabella as told by Mark.
This was recorded during a live programme on 20th October 2024 at Wolverhampton’s local radio station, WCRFM.
If you are able to support in anyway, please go to
https://www.justgiving.com/page/teamisabellachina25
Oct 17, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
32 min
Harj Ganger (Centre Manager, Jubilee Park Community Centre), Syeda Khatun (Chief Executive, Bangladeshi Women’s Association) and Raj Chande (Welfare Rights specialist) in conversation with Chris Allen. Recorded on 30th September 2024.