Demonstrate you can deliver – improving your case for greater freedoms from central Government
Devolution and localism have at their heart the idea that decisions relating to infrastructure and service delivery should take place at the level best able to reflect the needs of the local area.
Giving Government and other partners the confidence that local authorities can take up the challenge of delivering this effectively will be central to any discussions around devolution.
Our think piece ‘Demonstrating you can deliver – improving your case for greater freedoms from central government’ share insights into a toolkit being used by LEPs across the country to improve the delivery of major transport schemes. They suggest that this same toolkit could be used by local authorities on other major capital schemes to improve their chances of success and inspire the confidence in others of their ability to deliver.
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 […]