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TIEx Transformation Challenge Review

The Transformation and Innovation Exchange (TIEx) self-assessment tool provides a structured approach for councils to assess their performance against the critical success factors and key transformation characteristics of a high-performing local authority. Through a set of focused statements, TIEx enables teams to reflect on their current capabilities, identify areas for development, and highlight where additional support may be needed.

This toolkit is designed to help councils confidently deliver their own Transformation Challenge Review, a two-workshop process guided by the TIEx framework.

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Webinar replay
Replay: HFI – Housing support

REPLAY – FREE Webinar Series – Housing support – Getting it done – secrets to success in getting homes on the ground

Join Local Partnerships and the Housing Finance Institute (HFI) for the webinar series to support the housing sector in getting homes on the ground.
These sessions are designed to share practical insights and best practice examples. Topics will include housing pipelines, socially responsible house building, regeneration and more. Whether you’re navigating complex development challenges or looking for strategic support, you’ll leave with actionable advice.

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New Stable – A Report Sponsored by Local Partnerships

New Stable – Unlocking the Power of Pensions to Solve the Housing Crisis and Boost Local Growth

Local Partnerships is proud to sponsor New Stable, an important new report from Localis that explores how the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) can be a catalyst for tackling the affordable housing crisis and delivering sustainable local economic growth.

In a time of intense financial pressure on local authorities, this report delivers bold, practical ideas for how public pension wealth can work harder for communities—while protecting long-term financial integrity.

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REPLAY: Zero Waste: Smarter Streets, Cleaner Communities

Watch our Zero Waste webinar, created specifically for local authority officers working in waste, street scene management, environmental services, enforcement, and communications.

With over 2 million pieces of litter dropped daily across the UK, and street cleaning costs exceeding £1 billion annually, local authorities are facing urgent challenges while they’re also uniquely positioned to drive impactful change.

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Talking Procurement: Natalia Silver on the “Truth About Public Sector” Podcast
We were pleased to see our commercial expert, Natalia Silver, Director, featured on the latest episode of The Truth About Public Sector podcast, hosted by Hannah Quinn-Hill. In this conversation, Natalia shares her thoughts on the changing world of local government procurement, including some of the key challenges councils are facing and how the new […]
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Key Commercial Considerations when Connecting to a Heat Network

Local Partnerships, with funding and support from the Greater South East Net Zero Hub, has developed much needed commercial guidance for prospective heat networks customers. The government wants to see heat networks grow from 3% of the UK’s heat market to 20% by 2050, with public sector customers a big part of this growth.

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Toolkit
Business Process Mapping / BPM Toolkit

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) and Local Partnerships have worked together to bring you a new Business Process Mapping toolkit for procurement teams.

The Business Process Mapping toolkit is free and available for all councils to use.

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REPLAY: CMPP Supplier Negotiations

Watch the replay of our CMPP Supplier Negotiations webinar

Learning from experience in working with a range of councils, this webinar brings to life the guidance we have recently published on CMPP Supplier Negotiations. This was presented by two Senior Strategic Directors at Local Partnerships, David Crowe and Simon Bandy, who looked at preparing the right environment for negotiations, the key principles and areas of best practice.

Contract negotiation is not just an activity for those with a direct contract management role. It is likely to involve a range of senior officers within any authority depending on the size and importance of the contract. Supplier negotiation is therefore a capability that will need to be identified and supported in both corporate and service delivery teams.

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Net Zero & PFI
As featured in The MJ Seven years ago, climate change lacked the prominence it holds today. Many councils were active before 2018, but with nearly all now committed to net zero, its status has never been higher. However, following a wave of ambitious net zero commitments, councils are now confronting the reality of their promises. […]
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Community Benefits Toolkit

Community Benefits Toolkit – Using renewable energy benefits to enable communities

This toolkit is designed to help local communities and authorities navigate the opportunities presented by large-scale renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects. As the UK moves towards greater energy independence, ensuring that communities share in the benefits is crucial. Over the next decade, more than £1 billion in community benefits will be available, creating a significant opportunity to drive forward local projects.

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From both sides: What the Stoke schools issues tell us about PFI
As featured in Partnerships Bulletin Recent news reports on problems at one of the oldest PFI schemes don’t tell the full story, says Neil Okninski, senior director at Local Partnerships  A recent article on the BBC website highlighted myriad issues at Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s grouped schools PFI scheme. As the biggest PFI scheme in the […]
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Strengthening governance and resourcing in PFI projects  
Effective governance and robust resourcing are critical to PFI project success. Local authorities must prioritise these to ensure strong contract management and performance monitoring. However, financial constraints mean many struggle to recruit and fund qualified officers for key PFI roles, creating risks when paired with weak governance.  A well-managed PFI project needs a dedicated contract […]
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REPLAY: Navigating waste policy toolkit

Navigating waste policy toolkit

2025 is a defining year for waste and resource management, bringing major policy shifts that will reshape the way local authorities operate. To support councils in navigating these changes with confidence, we’ve launched the Navigating Policy Toolkit—a free resource designed to help local authorities understand evolving policies, plan strategically, and lead effectively during this transformational time.

Watch the webinar replay below and use the ‘Download Resources’ tab to download the Navigating waste policy toolkit.

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Preparing to transform : The do’s and don’ts of a successful transformation programme
Our ‘preparing to transform’ webinar kick of the series last week, with the first session covering the things we’ve seen that make transformation work, as well as the issues that can become barriers to success. We were delighted to be joined by organisations from across the sector for a rich discussion and Q&A. We know how valuable […]
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Net Zero Scenario Planning Tool

The Net Zero Scenario Planner, commissioned by WLGA and Welsh Government, supports councils to calculate approximate costs and carbon emissions of decarbonising their buildings estates at portfolio-level across three incremental scenarios towards a whole building approach.

Developed by Local Partnerships, this decision-making aid also considers Street Lighting and Fleet scenarios and provides timelines to the 2030 aspiration for a net zero public sector.

The Planner supports Audit Wales’ recommendation for costed decarbonisation action plans and assists the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales’ recommendation for climate resilience in the buildings of public bodies (see links below for further information).

Every council has been issued with a personalised Planner and guidance document based on their specific data (from a ‘point in time’ perspective).

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REPLAY: Local Government Transformation

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.

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