Overview As Cornwall Council’s Fire and Rescue Service PFI contract approached expiry, Local Partnerships helped the Council identify asset-condition risks while there was still time to act. Early condition surveys created a robust evidence base for engagement with the contractor, strengthening the Council’s position and enabling repairs and maintenance to be addressed before expiry. The […]
How can locally generated renewable energy deliver greater benefits for Welsh communities? In this webinar, Grant Peisley and James Dunbar explore practical approaches to local electricity supply and how they can help reduce energy costs, improve returns for generators and retain economic value locally.
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The session covers three supply models: behind-the-meter systems, private wire arrangements and licence-exempt supply. Through practical examples, including Cardiff Council’s Lamby Way solar farm, it explores the opportunities and considerations for each approach, how to choose a model suited to your project, and the support available through Ynni Cymru, a Welsh Government programme delivered by Local Partnerships.
The new RE:FIT 5 National Carbon and Energy Performance Contracting Framework is now available, providing public sector organisations across the UK and Northern Ireland with a quick, flexible and structured route to deliver energy efficiency, retrofit and decarbonisation projects across their estates. Local Partnerships is the exclusive custodian of RE:FIT 5 for contracting authorities outside […]
Local Partnerships is proud to be the Sustainability Partner for the 2026 Public Sector Challenge. The Challenge brings together people from across the public sector through a series of fundraising and wellbeing-focused challenge events that promote collaboration, resilience and shared purpose The challenge feels like a natural fit for us. Much of our work involves helping public sector organisations navigate challenging […]
Local Partnerships has launched a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to explore how additional expertise, technology and delivery capacity could support the continued growth of Prisoners Building Homes (PBH). As the programme grows, there is an opportunity to strengthen the expertise, systems and delivery infrastructure around the existing PBH team. The aim is to help PBH […]
The Local Energy Supply Guides from Ynni Cymru are available in English and Welsh and provide practical, accessible information to help organisations explore local energy supply opportunities and make better use of locally generated renewable energy. The guidance covers the key regulatory, commercial and technical considerations involved in developing local energy supply projects, helping organisations understand the options available and assess potential approaches.
The guides cover Behind-the-Meter Energy Systems, Private Wire Energy Systems and Licence Exempt Electricity Supply. They explain how each model works, the opportunities it may offer, and the factors organisations should consider before progressing a project. The guidance is designed for organisations interested in developing local energy projects or making better use of locally generated renewable energy, including SMEs, voluntary and charitable organisations, community energy organisations, renewable energy developers, local authorities, public sector bodies and others exploring local energy supply opportunities.
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 […]
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 Wales to deliver practical solutions and lasting impact.
As a publicly owned, in-house delivery partner, our role has never been more important. From supporting climate resilience and improving energy efficiency to enabling local government transformation, unlocking infrastructure opportunities and improving outcomes for communities, our teams have helped organisations tackle complex challenges with confidence.
The RE:FIT framework gives public authorities the opportunity to procure a long term private sector partner to help them deliver green solutions across their estates. The contractor which is appointed following a tender process guarantees a certain level of performance in relation to energy performance and cost savings. Since 2016, the framework has helped authorities […]
This on-demand webinar explores how to establish and deliver an effective LGR PMO.
Covering stakeholder buy-in, flexible resourcing, practical delivery considerations, and planning beyond day one, the session also introduces our new LGR PMO toolkit and supporting resources.
A two-week programme will bring together experts from across the local government sector to provide a snappy 20 minutes of insights at midday for two weeks in November.
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