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Has the office changed…”for good”? The future of public sector office space Following on from our webinar series and fantastic roundtable discussion at UKREiiF, attended by over 20 local authorities from around the UK, we’re pulling together key thinking and case studies to share approaches, address your concerns and provide ideas and opportunities for the use of public […]

Contract Management Pioneer Programme (CMPP) is an accredit training programme open to local authorities in England that are interested in improving how they manage contracts and maximise their value.   CMPP is a fully funded, collaborative effort between the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, Crown Commercial Service, Cabinet Office, and the Local Government Association. […]

The Welsh Government has an ambition to establish a publicly owned energy company for Wales, Ynni Cymru, to expand community owned renewable energy generation and support the development of Smart Local Energy Systems across Wales. To support this ambition, the Ynni Cymru team and Local Partnerships have arranged a series of free virtual energy seminars that […]

Last week saw the expiration of the current Re:fit 4 energy performance contracting framework, which Local Partnerships have co-owned with the Greater London Authority (GLA) since 2016. Since 2016, across the UK, Re:fit has:✔ Avoided/saved 61,470 tonnes of CO2 emissions✔ Achieved £19.77m in annual energy cost savings✔ Delivered £471.96m in capital investment. This is a […]

Exploring solutions to the challenges that face parents who work with Vic Camp The podcast discussed: Balancing Act: Navigating Parenthood and Career Success with Victoria Camp

On Thursday 25 April 2024 the UK government, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland, the Scottish Government, and the Welsh Government published a joint policy statement to update stakeholders on plans for each nation’s long-awaited Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers.  All four nations have previously consulted on […]

“Truth about local government” podcast sits down with Martin Walker, Senior Director Place, Local Partnership LLP to discuss: ‘In the midst of a housing crisis, and facing severe financial pressures, how can councils best respond to these challenges in their areas?’ Matt and Martin discuss the question: In the midst of a housing crisis, and […]

In the realm of local government there are quite a few ‘elephants in the room’; pressing issues or challenges that are conspicuously avoided or overlooked in official discourse. These elephants can manifest in various forms, ranging from systemic inequalities and fiscal mismanagement to bureaucratic inefficiencies and public discontent. However, confronting these elephants head-on is essential […]

Event Overview At The MJ’s Future Forum held at Pendley Manor in Hertfordshire, local government leaders came together for a round table discussion organised with Local Partnerships. The session focused on the theme of innovation and operational changes within local governments, bringing together chief executives and senior managers from diverse councils. The Call for Central […]

Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common challenges. Case Study 7 […]

Case Study 6 – Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common […]

Case Study 5 – Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common […]

Case Study 4 – Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common […]

Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common challenges. Case Study 3 […]

Case Study 2 – Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common […]

A new Procurement Policy Note has just been published by the Cabinet Office which will help the public sector influence the decarbonisation of its supply chain. PPN 01/24 Carbon Reduction Contract Schedule sets out optional terms and conditions in relation to reducing carbon that can be inserted into government contracts.   This builds upon PPN 06/21, which requires in-scope […]