To maximise the value of this report to councils we are hosting a webinar at midday on Thursday 3 December to discuss our findings further. Click here to reserve your place.
The report shines a light on the extraordinary efforts that councils made to accommodate and support rough sleepers, and those at risk of it, during the national lockdown. In turn, this has raised the profile of this vulnerable group of people. The “Everyone In” initiative highlighted the situation of large numbers of people at risk of rough sleeping, as well as those already on the street. Our research from around the UK explores the practical solutions councils and their partners found for dealing with these complex issues.
At the webinar the authors of the report, Jenny Coombs and Tim Gray, will be joined by Steve Philpott, who is the Strategic Lead for Rough Sleepers at Birmingham City Council, to share his experience and how this is driving changes in the city’s housing options service.
Fit for the future: transforming public sector property ACES and Local Partnerships have launched a joint five-part webinar series exploring how public sector property teams can navigate change, strengthen capability and deliver lasting value for communities In the world in which councils operate, property professionals have a critical role to play in shaping future organisations. […]
Local Partnerships is proud to receive a Silver Award in this year’s TIDE (Talent Inclusion and Diversity Evaluation) Awards. Run by Onvero, the UK-based not-for-profit organisation formerly known as enei (the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion), the awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate a commitment to improving diversity and inclusion. TIDE is a diversity, equality […]
Capacity building for the long term will be essential to realise ambitions for a renaissance in council housebuilding. The Council Housebuilding Support Service (CHoSS) helps councils across England turn housing ambition into deliverable programmes. Local Partnerships, jointly owned by the Local Government Association, HM Treasury, and the Welsh Government, is the principal delivery partner for […]