Category: Case studies

Anglesey County Council’s Re:fit initiative aims to cut over 1,672 tonnes of CO2 annually, advancing its goal of net zero by 2030 through energy-efficient property upgrades. After declaring a climate emergency in September 2020, Isle of Anglesey County Council committed to reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions across its properties, with a goal of becoming […]

Manchester City Council’s Re:fit initiative aims for carbon neutrality by 2038, cutting 1,416 tonnes of CO2 annually through energy savings and renewable generation. Manchester City Council will significantly reduce its energy consumption while boosting renewables generation through the Re:fit scheme. The initiative will deliver long-term carbon, energy, and cost savings, supporting the Council’s goal of […]

Swansea Bay University Health Board’s Re:fit project, including Wales’ first hospital solar farm, cuts 3,471 tonnes of CO2 annually and delivers substantial energy and cost savings across its hospitals. Swansea Bay University Health Board has achieved an award-winning milestone with its energy conservation and generation project delivered through the Re:fit framework. The initiative includes the […]

Westminster City Council is leveraging renewable technologies through the Re:fit framework to significantly reduce carbon emissions and achieve its 2030 carbon neutrality goal. Westminster City Council is revolutionising the way it generates and consumes energy by applying the Re:fit framework. Harnessing renewable technologies including solar PV and air source heat pumps, the Council will significantly […]

Barnsley Council embarked on a multi-phase project to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. The comprehensive approach is set to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 529 tonnes and deliver over 2 million kWh in energy savings, while future-proofing the Council’s infrastructure and optimising energy efficiency. Local Partnerships provides support to users of the Re:fit framework nationwide. […]

Central Bedfordshire Council is improving its contract management by adopting a tiering methodology through the Contract Management Pioneer Programme, enhancing consistency, strategic alignment, and long-term value across its diverse contracts. Central Bedfordshire is bordered by Northamptonshire to the north, Cambridgeshire to the east, Hertfordshire to the south and Buckinghamshire to the west. The council serves […]

Local Partnerships supports the Welsh Government in designing and implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy for packaging by providing project management, technical expertise, and facilitating stakeholder collaboration. Local Partnerships is supporting the Welsh Government in its role alongside the other 4 Nation counterparts to design and deliver EPR policy for packaging. This policy shifts […]

Optimising Commercial Waste Services: Supporting Welsh Authorities in Adapting to New Workplace Recycling Regulations Local Partnerships helps Welsh authorities improve cost recovery and waste services under new workplace recycling regulations, offering a toolkit for best practices. As the waste management landscape evolves and we move towards a zero waste society, the introduction of the Workplace […]

This case study shows how South Gloucestershire Council, with Local Partnerships, prepared for 2025 waste reforms by optimising waste collection, improving recycling, reducing costs, and increasing revenue. South Gloucestershire Council is preparing for significant waste policy reforms, with a focus on the reprocurement of its waste collections contract. The upcoming contract, commencing in 2025, must […]

Local Partnerships ensured Cardiff City Council received its fair share of income and cost protections after the contractor expanded the energy recovery facility’s capacity. Local Partnerships worked with Cardiff City Council to ensure the council benefited from a proposed change sought by its energy recovery facility contractor, which could otherwise have resulted in unshared profits […]

Local Partnerships supported the Welsh Government in a programme to address phosphate-related challenges that were stalling social housing developments across Wales. By working closely with Natural Resources Wales, Welsh Water, developers, and planning authorities, we tackled site specific issues that threatened to delay new housing projects. As a result, from an initial list of 68 […]

Local Partnerships Unlocks £6M Funding to Jumpstart the UK’s Largest Housing Regeneration In a rapidly evolving housing market, Wirral Council faced the challenge of meeting the Borough’s future housing needs while preserving its cherished green belt. At the heart of this ambitious vision was Wirral Waters, the largest housing regeneration project in the UK, set […]

Manchester continues to grapple with significant challenges in providing affordable housing and reducing homelessness, despite notable progress in recent years. Local Partnerships has been working closely with Manchester City Council to address the city’s growing need for temporary accommodation and affordable housing. Through a combination of innovative solutions, including invest-to-save models, soft market testing with […]

Housing delivery vehicles (HDVs) are a key tool for local authorities to address housing challenges, with over 200 now in operation across the UK. Local Partnerships has supported councils by creating and updating the Housing Delivery Vehicle Toolkit, while also conducting independent reviews of many HDVs to assess their performance and effectiveness. The Challenge: There […]

Local Partnerships worked with Milton Keynes Council to optimise its £165m housing repairs and maintenance programme, benefiting over 11,000 households. Local Partnerships provided strategic support by developing a delivery plan, conducting an options appraisal for future operating models, and improving key processes such as void property management. Our efforts helped the Council reduce turnaround times, […]

Contract Management Transformation Support – Part of the Contract Management Pioneer Programme (CMPP) funded by the Crown Commercial Services.  Keep it proportional, keep it simple and keep it relevant. Simon Sowerby, Newcastle-Under Lyme      When contracts are managed effectively, they can deliver quality services, the best outcomes for residents and even result in savings.  However, […]