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 […]
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.
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:
The support available through CHoSS
Key challenges councils are currently facing
Real examples of CHoSS support in action
How the CHoSS self-assessment helps unlock the right support
Speakers:
Debbie Ward, Local Government Association
Martin Walker, Local Partnerships LLP
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.
Councils going through LGR need to work together on data now, even when the future structure isn’t clear. This webinar explains how to take “no regrets” actions such as building a shared view of data. It features a unique perspective from the frontline as we are joined by Pedro Wrobel, Chief Executive of Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council.
Speakers
Pedro Wrobel, Chief Executive, Guildford Borough Council & Waverley Borough Council
Simon Bandy, Senior Strategy Director, Local Partnerships
The UK faces an acute housing challenge. Demand continues to outstrip supply, with Government setting an ambitious mission to deliver 1.5 million homes over the term of this Parliament. Local authorities play a critical role in meeting this target. We need not only to address housing shortages but also to create sustainable and thriving communities. […]
Since the summer of 2025 Surrey District & Borough Councils, with support from Local Partnerships, have completed an extensive data gathering and analysis exercise in support of their LGR process. This work has included, among others, the establishment of a Project Management Organisation to facilitate the data gathering exercise, a standardised process for the collection, review and analysis of data and the development of Requests for Information (RFI’s) in support of that process.
Based on this work, in support of the wider sector, the Data & Analytics team of Local Partnerships has developed an initial sub-section of the RFI’s into a set of generic templates that councils can use for collecting consistent and comparable data required for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), alongside an RFI tracker document to help manage the project management of the data workflow. The aim of the RFI templates is to help:
Build a robust, evidence-based baseline to support planning for service transition and, subsequently, service transformation
Identify opportunities, risks, and integration challenges early
Reduce duplication, improve data quality and ensure data is collected once
We’re proud to support in bridging the gap between central Government priorities and local delivery. We’re supporting Ofgem’s work in engaging with local authorities and communities to shape renewable energy initiatives that truly reflect local needs. What’s happening?Ofgem wants to hear from consumers across the UK to better understand local perspectives and design schemes that work for […]
Local Partnerships was delighted to attend the Civil Service World Awards, an inspiring evening dedicated to recognising the outstanding achievements across the civil service. The event showcased the innovation, dedication, and impact of programmes that make a real difference to communities and citizens. Programme of the Year: Prisoners Building Homes One of the evening’s highlights […]
Building More Council Homes: Insights, Challenges, and Support You Can Access Now How can your council build the capability, confidence and capacity needed to deliver more homes, now and in the future? Is your council looking to build more homes? Whether you are starting out, scaling up or trying to unblock delivery challenges, this webinar is […]
On 26 November, the new series of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix, and by 28 November, 185 councils across England entered their own upside down, where they must continue to operate and serve their residents while their future is in the hands of Ministers. The current programme of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) set out in […]
Welcome to our comprehensive Review of Benefits of Insourcing, a detailed report produced by Local Partnerships. We extend our thanks to the Local Government Association (LGA) for sponsoring this work.
This report provides essential insight into the growing trend of insourcing, the process where local authorities bring public services, previously delivered by external providers, back into direct public ownership. This movement is largely driven by local authorities seeking greater control and better value.
Our review summarises the anticipated benefits of insourcing, drawing on information described by the councils implementing these changes. We have analysed a series of case studies across four key service areas: Facilities Management, Waste Management, Temporary Accommodation, and Adult Social Care
Last week’s Budget was not just a fiscal statement, but a roadmap for development, resilience and renewal. The announcements reinforce the principles we at Local Partnerships champion: clarity of purpose, empowered local leadership and frameworks that enable long-term delivery. One of the most significant developments is the confirmation of multi-year capital allocations through 2029-30. This certainty is a […]
We’re delighted to announce that our Contract Management Pioneer Programme (CMPP) team, alongside project funder Crown Commercial Service, has won the “Best People Development Project” category at the Government Commercial Function Awards 2025. This award recognises the team’s outstanding work in boosting commercial capability across local government. Through the CMPP initiative, we are helping councils nationwide strengthen their contract management skills […]
Research released today finds devolution alone does not guarantee success for local areas, and councils need clarity, coherence and a long-term plan from Government to deliver devolution at scale. The report, from the LGIU (Local Government Information Unit) and Local Partnerships, concludes that a model of governance which improves regional economic outcomes, supports housing growth, tackles […]
New research finds devolution alone does not guarantee success for local areas. Councils need clarity, coherence and a long-term plan from Government to deliver devolution at scale.The report, from the LGIU (Local Government Information Unit), supported by Local Partnerships, concludes that a model of governance which improves regional economic outcomes, supports housing growth, tackles inequality, embeds fiscal sustainability and […]
New research – LOOKING TO 2050: The future of local government – finds devolution alone does not guarantee success for local areas.
Councils need clarity, coherence and a long-term plan from Government to deliver devolution at scale.
The report, from the LGIU (Local Government Information Unit) and Local Partnerships, concludes that a model of governance which improves regional economic outcomes, supports housing growth, tackles inequality, embeds fiscal sustainability and strengthens climate resilience can be built – but will require a purposeful design of roles, responsibilities and long-term direction.
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