Dawn Carter-McDonald

Hackney faced a perfect storm: At the centre of it all was Dawn Carter-McDonald—Chief Executive of Hackney Council, lawyer, and lifelong public servant—who led with calm, clarity, and conviction. 🎧 Dawn shares: What it’s like to lead through unprecedented disruption. How her legal background shaped her leadership. Why governance, transparency, and community trust matter more than ever. Her vision for Hackney’s future—and the legacy she hopes to leave. 🎧 This is essential listening for anyone in local government, leadership, or public service. View our dedicated Podcast Site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠solace.org.uk/local-government-stories-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share on our Socials: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Solace_UK⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: Use the hashtag #LocalGovernmentStories Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠@solace-uk.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠uk_solace