For almost every area, the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decisions are now in. As always, when big changes are made by the UK Government, some people will have met the announcement with delight, while others will be bitterly disappointed. Whether you were dancing in your office chair or had your head in your hands, the […]
In addition to our Climate Adaptation Toolkit for Local Authorities,the first of our sector specific accompanying guidance is the Strategic Resilience and Adaptation Guidance for Local Highways Authorities
This guidance suite has been produced by Local Partnerships alongside associated guidance developed by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (Operational Framework Guidance, and Operational Checklists Responding to climate disruption).
The content has been co-created with the sector and draws on a range of key sources including the Department for Transport’s Transport Hazard Summaries, outputs from the UK Roads Liaison Group’s 2025 regional resilience workshops, and an expert review workshop held at CIHT on 8 June 2026.
This guidance follows the approach in the Climate Adaptation Toolkit for Local Authorities, and is best used alongside this toolkit, the CIHT operation guidance and the Met Office Local Authority Climate Service (LACS)
Local government reorganisation represents a significant change for workforces, stakeholders and residents. For senior leaders in authorities going through LGR, it is important to reflect on leadership practice and consider how best to lead through change.
In this webinar, we heard from Rushcliffe Borough Council, who worked with Local Partnerships to reflect on their change leadership as part of preparing for LGR.
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.
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.
The “Safe & Legal: Preparing for LGR and Vesting Day” Tool helps councils undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) identify the essential actions needed to ensure a new unitary authority is ready to operate from day one.
The tool provides a practical framework covering the key governance, legal, financial, workforce, ICT and service continuity requirements needed to ensure statutory services continue, legal obligations are met and the new council can operate safely and effectively on Vesting Day.
Designed for use by implementation bodies throughout the transition period, the tool helps councils assess readiness, identify gaps and prioritise action to ensure a smooth and compliant transition.
Michael O’Doherty introduces a new webinar series exploring the enablers of successful council-led housebuilding from Local Partnerships and the Local Government Association Housebuilding is front of mind for the current government, but for councils, the pressure to deliver social and affordable homes has never really left. Rising demand, issues of housing quality and widening inequality […]
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) represents one of the most complex transformation programmes a group of councils can undertake. The scale of change spanning governance, people, assets, systems and services requires a structured approach to programme management. A Programme Management Office (PMO) provides a centraln anchored function to coordinate, support and oversee this work, helping to ensure that the objectives of LGR are delivered while achieving “safe and legal” on vesting day. This toolkit sets out how councils can use a PMO to support LGR. This can be done through setting up a new dedicated cross-council arrangement or adapting current resources. In both cases a collaborative structure will be required.
Additionally, existing PMOs will need to ensure that business as usual continues alongside demands of LGR. It is important to note that every LGR journey is uniquely shaped by local context, geography, political landscape and the nature of the reorganisation itself therefore one approach will not fit all.
This guidance has been designed and shaped by councils who have developed and operated PMO functions within LGR environments – with many thanks to them for the insights and shared experience.
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 […]
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 […]
From today (1 April), Local Partnerships has launched a new organisational structure built around 10 Practice Areas. This marks an important step in how we support the public sector to deliver for communities across England and Wales. This change reflects both the evolving needs of the public sector and the increasingly complex environment in which […]
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 […]
The UK Government’s Warm Homes Plan marks a step change in the drive to make homes warmer, healthier and more affordable to run. Backed by £15 billion of investment and a commitment to upgrade 5 million homes by 2030, it sets an ambitious direction of travel for housing retrofit in England. Crucially, the Plan recognises that […]
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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