UK Central government
Supporting UK central government departments to turn policy, reform and investment into practical delivery across the public sector.
Central government departments are under pressure to deliver national priorities through complex systems involving councils, combined authorities, devolved government, agencies and public sector partners. Policy ambitions often need to be translated into practical programmes, funding models, governance arrangements and delivery plans that work on the ground.
Departments need confidence that programmes are deliverable, risks are understood, investment is well targeted and local partners have the capacity and capability to act.
Our impact
Local Partnerships helps central government turn national priorities into practical programmes that can be delivered with confidence across local government, combined authorities and wider public sector partners.
Successful delivery depends on strong connections between national policy and local implementation. When programmes are well designed, governed and supported, they can move faster, reduce risk, improve value for money and deliver better outcomes for communities.
Local Partnerships brings practical public sector experience, trusted relationships and specialist expertise to help central government departments shape programmes that are realistic, deliverable and focused on impact.
Working in a central government department?
If you are developing a policy, programme or funding approach that needs to be delivered with local government or wider public sector partners, Local Partnerships can help. Contact us today to discuss how we can support delivery, assurance, governance and practical implementation – us the contact us form at the bottom of the page.
From national ambition to local delivery
Policy into delivery
Helping departments turn national priorities, reform and funding programmes into practical delivery models that work across local government and the wider public sector.
Programme design and mobilisation
Supporting departments to shape programmes, build delivery plans, establish governance and move from policy intent to implementation.
Assurance and delivery confidence
Helping departments understand whether programmes are deliverable, where risks sit and what support is needed to improve outcomes.
Funding and investment programmes
Supporting the design, assessment and delivery of funding approaches, business cases and investment-ready propositions.
Capacity and capability building
Providing tools, guidance, webinars, case studies and hands-on support to help local partners respond to national priorities.
Housing and regeneration delivery
Supporting national housing, regeneration and place-based growth ambitions through practical advice, delivery support and funded programmes.
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New faces locally, same challenges nationally
When councils change hands, what happens to national delivery? Adele Gritten, chief executive of Local Partnerships, looks at how local election results can reset priorities and create both risks and opportunities for government As newly elected members take their seats across England, there is a sense of energy and opportunity in local government. New ideas […]
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Met Office enhances Local Authority Climate Service with higher resolution data
The Met Office has released a major upgrade to its Local Authority Climate Service (LACS), giving councils access to more detailed and locally relevant climate information to support adaptation planning. Launched in 2024 and supported by Defra, LACS has already generated over 21,000 climate reports for councils across the UK. The latest update introduces 1 […]
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DPP decisions announced: Preparing for the next phase of Local Government Reorganisation
The announcement of the Secretary of State’s decisions in four of the six Devolution Priority Programme (DPP) areas marks a turning point for some authorities, and continued uncertainty for others. Whether you now have a defined direction or are still awaiting a decision, the focus should be on what comes next and how to move […]
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Everything in its right place: establishing strong organisations and practices for successful devolution
Devolution will not succeed on legislation and structure alone. It will succeed, or fail, on whether institutions are ready. “Everything in its right place: establishing strong organisations and practices for successful devolution” is a new research project, undertaken by Localis and Local Partnerships, aiming to understand how combined authorities have evolved and should continue evolving in the future. The report highlights that greater autonomy will […]
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The RE:FIT 5 Framework: reduce running costs and modernise assets in public estates
Improving the energy performance of the public estate is not just an environmental ambition but a financial necessity. Rising energy costs combined with ageing buildings mean that councils need reliable ways to reduce running costs and modernise their assets. The forthcoming Re:fit 5 National Energy and Carbon Performance Contracting Framework offers a market-leading way for […]
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Spring Statement response and the implications for the delivery of value and efficacy for the public purse
At Local Partnerships, delivering value and efficacy for the public purse is our strapline and our purpose. Everything we do is designed to help the public sector make good decisions, invest wisely, and steward resources responsibly for communities across the UK. The Chancellor’s Spring Statement this week offers an important moment to reflect on the economic landscape […]
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The Warm Homes Plan: Why local leadership and early planning matters
The UK Government’s Warm Homes Plan, published last week, represents a significant moment in accelerating the action needed to make homes warmer, healthier and more affordable to run. Backed by £15 billion of investment, the Plan aims to improve and upgrade 5 million homes by 2030. Crucially, it is explicit that success will depend on local leadership, with local authorities, combined authorities and mayors playing a […]
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Pathways to Planning: Supporting councils to recruit the next generation of built environment professionals
Pathways to Planning is a national Local Government Association programme that helps councils quickly and cost‑effectively recruit high‑quality graduates into planning, surveying and construction project management roles. Local Partnerships is pleased to be supporting the rollout and helping councils take advantage of this opportunity. Each year, Pathways to Planning attracts thousands of high achieving graduates […]
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We’ve Launched – Impact Report 2025/26
Our Impact Report 2025-26 is here We’re proud to share our Impact Report 2025-26 – showcasing another year of delivering meaningful outcomes for the public sector and the communities it serves. As organisations navigate increasing financial pressures, Local Government Reorganisation, and growing demands on services, the report highlights how we’ve worked alongside our partners across England and […]
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Making missions reality: discussion to delivery
The test for any new government is whether anything changes, for the better, in practice. This article originally appeared in The MJ as sponsored content from Local Partnerships. That is why delivery capability must be treated as strategic infrastructure. Good policy and ambition are necessary, but not sufficient. Programmes succeed when business cases are robust, […]
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LGR data webinar
Data is the backbone of successful reorganisation.
This session focuses on gathering data once and gathering it well. We shared Local Partnerships’ templates for information requests, explain what “good enough” looks like and highlight common pitfalls to avoid during change.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is transforming how waste and resource services are delivered, bringing complex challenges around contracts, infrastructure, staff, and service continuity. Our Navigating Waste and Resource Services through LGR Waste Toolkit provides both strategic and operational guidance, offering clear frameworks, checklists, and practical tools to help authorities manage change confidently and effectively.
Watch the webinar replay below and use the ‘Download Resources’ tab to download the LGR Waste Toolkit.
Councils are under growing pressure to deliver more homes, often with limited capacity. This free webinar explores how the Council Housebuilding Support Service (CHoSS) can help councils build capability and confidence to deliver council homes now and in the future.
Delivered by Local Partnerships LLP and the Local Government Association’s Council Housebuilding Support Service (CHoSS), the session covers:
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The support available through CHoSS
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Key challenges councils are currently facing
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Real examples of CHoSS support in action
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How the CHoSS self-assessment helps unlock the right support
Speakers:
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Debbie Ward, Local Government Association
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Martin Walker, Local Partnerships LLP
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Vicky McDermott, Director of Housing and Communities, Newcastle City Council
The Council Housebuilding Support Service (CHoSS), funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as part of the Government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes, is being delivered by the Local Government Association and Local Partnerships.
Local Government Transformation webinar replays
Our transformation work supports local government as they consider how to make their services fit for the future. There are huge opportunities for the sector to make the most of new technologies, but customer expectations of services are high, and demand is increasing. The changing context of local government means that transformation is the new normal. We can support you to deliver effective change.
A series of lunch time webinars to help with Re:fit, Plan, Procure and Perform.
- WEBINAR: Re:fit lunch and learn: Plan with Tony Lawson, Director and Simon Chubb, Head of Sustainability, Anglian Ruskin University
- WEBINAR: Re:fit lunch and learn: Procure with Rachel Toresen-Owuor, Director and Neil Gromett, Managing Director, Alive West Norfolk, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Council
- WEBINAR: Re:fit lunch and learn: Perform with Tristian Oliver, Director and Iain Goldsworthy, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Delivered by CHoSS in partnership with Local Partnerships, this webinar explored the role of Housing Revenue Accounts (HRAs) in supporting sustainable council housebuilding, particularly in the context of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). It covered key considerations for councils reviewing or restructuring HRAs, including governance, financial modelling, and delivery approaches.
The session examined transitions from predecessor to successor authorities, strengthening business planning, ensuring compliance with statutory and prudential frameworks, and aligning HRA strategy with wider housing ambitions. It was aimed at senior officers, finance and housing leads, and councillors involved in HRA management and structural change.
Rising costs, competing capital pressures and evolving funding rules mean that financial strategy is now central to council-led housebuilding.
The ‘CHoSS: Funding and finance for council housebuilding’ explored the sources of finance and funding available to councils and, crucially, how to make a clear and credible internal case for investment in housing delivery.
The discussion covered:
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The key financial and funding considerations influencing council housebuilding
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Approaches to structuring and planning investment to support delivery
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Building organisational confidence around housing investment decisions
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Aligning financial strategy with long-term housing ambition
Housing delivery ambition must be matched by organisational readiness.
Part of the CHoSS spring webinar series, this CHoSS Workforce Webinar focuses on workforce capacity, skills and structure, helping councils assess whether they are equipped for sustained housebuilding. The discussion highlights practical support available to strengthen delivery capacity.
Includes:
- what effective housing delivery teams look like
- common capability gaps and structural pressures
- planning workforce pipelines
- support available to strengthen capacity
Led by Local Partnerships, the ‘viability and pipeline’ webinar focused on how councils can build stronger programme confidence by:
- Understanding the key drivers that influence viability
- Identifying why schemes stall and how to unblock them
- Prioritising sites and managing pipeline sequencing
- Strengthening programme-level risk management and decision-making
This session also highlighted how councils can access further support through CHoSS to explore viability challenges in more depth.
LGR PMO Pathways Toolkit
Everything in its right place – a devolution report sponsored by Local Partnerships
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