Inside Manchester’s 11 Million Pound Library Transformation

Podcast: We Are PoWEr Podcast · powered by Simone Roche MBE and Northern PoWEr Women

Opublikowano: 2026-09-07

On this episode, we step inside The Portico Library in Manchester with Thom Keep and Carol Ann Whitehead to explore how a £11 million transformation is reimagining a 220-year-old institution for the future. From improving access and inclusion to finding new ways to tell stories from historic collections, Thom and Carol share how community, advocacy and creativity are helping shape a more welcoming cultural space. They discuss the role of leadership in driving change, the importance of co-creation, and why joy remains at the heart of building meaningful connections with audiences. You'll hear: • Thom's move from...