Category: Case studies

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 […]

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is making significant strides towards its ambitious goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Through the innovative use of the Re:Fit framework, ARU has transformed the energy performance of its campuses, investing £2.38 million across three phases to deliver wide-ranging energy-saving measures. From LED lighting and solar PV installations […]

The Local Government Association (LGA) engaged Local Partnerships to analyse 317 productivity plans and create an AI powered chatbot to make insights from the data more accessible. Local Partnerships’ Data & Analytics team orchestrated a full-spectrum analytical solution to meet the LGA’s requirements. We expertly pre-processed all 317 plans, ensuring data quality, consistency, and readiness […]

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 […]

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 […]

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has partnered with Vital Energi to deliver an £8m energy efficiency programme across six sites, supporting its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. ABUHB is delivering an £8m carbon reduction programme in partnership with Vital Energi, targeting energy upgrades across six hospitals including Nevill Hall, Grange University, and Royal Gwent. The programme supports Welsh Government’s […]

Hywel Dda University Health Board is working with Vital Energi to deliver a £6.8m carbon reduction programme across six hospitals in West Wales, supporting its ambition to cut emissions by 34% by 2030. Hywel Dda University Health Board is delivering a £6.8m carbon reduction programme in partnership with Vital Energi, targeting energy efficiency upgrades across key hospitals including Withybush, Glangwili, and […]

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.

Important changes are happening from 31 March 2025: all workplaces and commercial waste collectors in England will need to follow new guidelines for recycling. If you offer or oversee a commercial waste service you need to be ready.  You will need to support your commercial customers with separate recycling collections: All businesses and non-domestic premises you […]

The Beckfoot Trust’s Environmental Strategy, using the Re:fit framework, achieved substantial energy and cost savings, reducing carbon emissions while educating students and the community on sustainability. The Beckfoot Trust developed an Environmental Strategy including a commitment to become more sustainable and energy efficient. Utilising the Re:fit framework, the Trust was able to inspire and educate […]

Carmarthenshire County Council, is advancing its 2030 net-zero goal, reducing emissions by 675 tonnes and saving £315,000 annually through energy upgrades. Carmarthenshire County Council is working toward an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. With support from Local Partnerships, the council is implementing a range of energy-saving initiatives across its facilities to […]

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust is cutting 4,939 tonnes of CO2 and saving £1.25 million annually through energy upgrades supported by the Re:fit framework. Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust is delivering significant benefits by applying the Re:fit framework with support from Local Partnerships. The Trust’s Energy Performance Contracting project is set to reduce […]