End Furniture Poverty asked Local Partnerships to assess the impact of furnished tenancies and Local Welfare Assistance (LWA) schemes in tackling furniture poverty. Local Partnerships delivered a rigorous cost–benefit analysis of furnished tenancies and LWA schemes to quantify their impact on reducing furniture poverty—a condition affecting approximately 9% of the UK population, including at least […]
The LGA, in partnership with the Crown Commercial Service, hosted a virtual event showcasing the latest updates to the Greenhouse Gas Accounting Toolkit and Waste Emissions Calculator. Attendees learned how these easy-to-use tools help local authorities report emissions accurately, cost-effectively, and in line with evolving reporting requirements.
Local Partnerships have been commissioned by Welsh Government to support them, and the 22 local authorities throughout Wales, in the development and implementation of operating models which will enable them to establish new Building Safety Authorities throughout Wales. Welsh Government introduced the Building Safety (Wales) Bill (‘the Bill’), in 2025, to build on the progress […]
Case Study: From PFI expiry of a heat network to opportunity How could the expiry of a heat network’s PFI contract be a catalyst to create a flagship low carbon solution in one of the most densely populated areas in the UK? When the London Borough of Tower Hamlets went through the PFI expiry health […]
It was a pleasure to meet the First Minister of Wales and the Leader of Plaid Cymru this week at the Wrecsam National Eisteddfod, a festival which is a wonderful celebration of Welsh culture, art and language. I was delighted to share the successes we have helped our clients in Wales achieve with them both. As a […]
As the energy landscape evolves, battery energy storage is emerging as a key solution for organisations looking to enhance their energy efficiency, reduce costs and participate in new revenue opportunities.
Ynni Cymru has developed a new Wales Energy Storage Tool designed specifically to help Wales to explore the feasibility of installing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
This innovative tool allows users to assess whether battery storage makes financial sense for their site, estimate the potential return on investment and understand how much revenue they could earn from participating in key energy market streams. Whether you already have renewable generation or are planning new installations, this tool can provide the insights you need to make informed decisions about integrating battery storage into your energy plans.
Transforming Your Council to Identify Climate Risk and Embed Climate Resilience
Many councils had committed to net zero, but embedding climate resilience into whole-organisation transformation remained a major challenge. This session explored how local authorities successfully integrated climate risk into their strategic planning and addressed the significant impacts on future service delivery.
Emma Bull, Assistant Director – Climate at Local Partnerships, and Emily Bolton, Climate Crisis Strategy Manager at Cambridgeshire County Council, shared their experience implementing Local Partnerships’ Climate Adaptation Toolkit. They reflected on the key steps taken, challenges encountered, and best practices that emerged while embedding climate resilience across council operations.
The session focused on essential considerations for whole-council transformation to ensure services were future-ready. Attendees gained practical insights and takeaways that supported their own work, with the following key questions addressed:
How did they begin to consider climate within large-scale transformation projects?
What collaborations proved crucial to their success?
What were the impacts for the council and local communities?
How were colleagues engaged throughout the process?
Watch the replay to learn how climate resilience was embedded in practice.
As local government reform and the devolution agenda gather pace, CSW speaks to Local Partnerships CEO about helping central government departments bridge policy ambitions and frontline delivery For those unfamiliar, what is Local Partnerships, and what makes it different from other consultancies? Adele Gritten: We are an organisation made up of senior individuals who’ve worked […]
The Welsh Government Energy Service (The Energy Service) supports the Welsh Government’s Net Zero ambitions by helping the public sector and community enterprises reduce energy use, generate renewable energy, and cut carbon emissions. They provide technical, commercial, and procurement advice for projects in six areas: regional energy planning, building energy systems, renewable energy, ultra-low emission […]
We are proud to share our Impact Report 2024-25 – a reflection of another remarkable year at Local Partnerships. This report captures the breadth and depth of our work, and the tangible difference we’ve made across England and Wales.
As a publicly owned, in-house delivery partner, our role has never been more vital. Against a backdrop of financial constraint, climate urgency, and systemic reform, we’ve continued to bring clarity, capability, and confidence to the public sector. Our teams have delivered measurable impact – whether by supporting climate resilience, helping councils transform, unlocking infrastructure opportunities, or enabling local leaders to improve lives in their communities.
This year’s report illustrates how deeply embedded we are in the real-world challenges our partners face – and how we consistently help them rise to meet them. It also celebrates the growing strength of our partnerships across central government, the LGA, the devolved administrations, and local authorities.
We invite you to explore how we’ve made a difference – and how we’re helping shape a better future, together.
Luton Borough Council sought support to strengthen the data-driven foundations of its digital transformation and ensure effective delivery of its Luton 2040 vision. While the council had a clear strategic direction in place, it lacked a consistent framework to track progress at a strategic level. Additionally, with a newly established data team, the council was […]
East Riding Council established the Digital Record Enabling and Management Support (DREaMS) Team to drive the digital transformation of over 1000 social care providers across the Humber and North Yorkshire region. With a mission to assess and uplift digital maturity, the team offered tailored support including guidance on accessing funding from NHS England. However, their […]
To strengthen its data capabilities and build a more data-enabled organisation, East Cambridgeshire Council engaged the Data & Analytics team at Local Partnerships to help shape its data strategy and provide hands-on support for practical implementation. The collaboration focused on aligning data priorities with strategic goals, improving internal capabilities across the organisation, and supporting non-specialist […]
To support councils in reaching net zero, we partnered with the LGA to create a standardised tool that simplifies carbon reporting, enables benchmarking, and helps local authorities track progress towards their climate goals.
A new report published by the LGA and developed by Local Partnerships sets out advice on how to build collaboration between the UK Government and councils to deliver on the shared ambition for responding to climate change. The report was created in consultation with chief executives and senior officers from 30 local and combined authorities, with further […]
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