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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, […]

In a society where over-consumption is normalised, imagining a world of zero waste can be challenging. But we must do so if we are to meet net zero, reverse the decline in our natural environment and reduce water stress. Keeping precious materials in use longer through a circular economy is key to reducing the impact […]

Explore the vision of a zero waste utopia, win two days of free consultancy, pick up a chocolate bar and more at the LGAConf24 Come and speak to Local Partnerships experts at stand Q21, opposite the LGA political group stands, or at one of our sessions during the main LGA Conference programme: Local Partnerships: Working Together to Reduce GHG Emissions […]

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, […]

We know it’s going to be a difficult budget; tax, spending and welfare all impacted. We also know local government continues to grapple with systemic financial failure, a ballooning funding gap, fewer than 25% of councils having published their draft accounts ahead of deadline.  Reflecting on events I’ve attended or spoken at since the election, […]

Local authorities can access help to avoid unexpected pitfalls or consequences of this approach A recent report commissioned by the Local Government Association, Building a Better Future, found that the annual cost to local authorities of providing temporary accommodation for 110,000 households in England was now £1.74bn – a rise of 62% over five years. With […]

Webinar: How to Write Clear, Evidence-Based Reports for Local Government Join us on 19 September for a comprehensive webinar on writing evidence-based reports tailored for local government officers. This session, led by David Crowe, Senior Strategy Director, will provide actionable insights based on our latest guidance on preparing reports that drive informed member decisions. What […]

In the ‘Luton’s data-driven transformation’ episode, Matt Masters sits down with Deputy Chief Executive of Luton Borough Council, Mark Fowler, and Senior Director in Data Analytics at Local Partnerships, Joran Mendel, to discuss the ambitious corporate transformation underway at Luton. They discuss the appetite for change and the early stages of cultivating a transformative culture […]

Local authorities are the front line of delivering waste services. They have enhanced practices driving greater efficiency, especially for recycling. However the financial demand is still over £5 billion just for managing ‘stuff’ thrown away by all of us. The real harm is to our planet, including more than half our emissions and 90 percent […]

We would like to invite you to a contractor-specific ‘Greener Primary Care Wales Engagement Events ‘ event in Autumn 2024 to let us know what you think about climate change and the Greener Primary Care Wales Framework and Award Scheme There are four events which will run from 19:00 – 20:30  The aim of each event […]

In this insightful episode of the series, streamlining local government processes, “The Truth About Local Government,” host Matt Masters welcomes Davina Nandhra, Assistant Director – Commercial at Local Partnerships LLP. With a keen eye for detail and a rich background in project management, Davina discusses her mission to streamline local government processes by introducing private […]

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, in partnership with Allert Building and Construction Ltd, has secured the first homes under the innovative Small Sites Initiative. The first project, will deliver seven energy-efficient homes, featuring air-source heat pumps to reduce tenants’ energy bills. “We are thrilled to see this initiative helping to unlock the delivery of quality affordable […]