Insights

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 […]

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 heading to #LGAConf26 – you’ll find us at Stand P23. Local Partnerships will be attending the LGA Annual Conference 2026, where you can find us at Stand P23. The conference comes at a pivotal time for local government. Councils are working in an increasingly complex environment, balancing financial pressures with ambitious programmes for housing, regeneration, […]

Local Partnerships is the exclusive custodian of the new RE:FIT 5 National Carbon and Energy Performance Contracting Framework for Contracting Authorities outside Greater London. To find out more about the new framework join our next Public Sector Retrofit Forum meeting at 12:30 on Monday 6th July. The Framework provides Contracting Authorities with a quick and flexible way […]

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 […]

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 […]

Devolution will not succeed on legislation and structure alone. It will succeed, or fail, on whether institutions are ready.  “Everything in its right place: establishing strong organisations and practices for successful devolution” is a new research project, undertaken by Localis and Local Partnerships, aiming to understand how combined authorities have evolved and should continue evolving in the future.  The report highlights that greater autonomy will […]

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 […]

Adele Gritten, Chief Executive of Local Partnerships, has been awarded Most Influential CEO 2026: Public Sector Transformation – UK by CEO Monthly, recognising her outstanding leadership and transformative impact across the organisation and wider public sector.  Since joining Local Partnerships in 2022, Adele has led a period of significant cultural and operational transformation. Under her leadership, the […]

We are proud to announce that Keith Fraser, Chair of the Board, has been appointed as a judge for the 2026 National Diversity Awards, an annual celebration recognising outstanding contributions to equality, diversity and inclusion across the UK. The National Diversity Awards honour individuals, charities and community organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment across key strands […]

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 […]

Improving the energy performance of the public estate is not just an environmental ambition but a financial necessity. Rising energy costs combined with ageing buildings mean that councils need reliable ways to reduce running costs and modernise their assets. The forthcoming Re:fit 5 National Energy and Carbon Performance Contracting Framework offers a market-leading way for […]

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 […]

The Met Office has released a major upgrade to its Local Authority Climate Service (LACS), giving councils access to more detailed and locally relevant climate information to support adaptation planning. Launched in 2024 and supported by Defra, LACS has already generated over 21,000 climate reports for councils across the UK. The latest update introduces 1 […]

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 […]