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Read the full article, on page 19, in First magazine here or download the full report “Energising procurement: national energy procurement category strategy” here If you would like any further information on how Local Partnerships can help you reach your energy targets please visit our website or contact us on the details below: 

John Enright and Huw Russell attended the Inside Government event “Improving waste management, implementing a circular economy in the UK” on 19 September 2017.  This event brought together the key figures in the waste industry to discuss current issues in waste management and different views on the best way to implement a circular economy. The […]

Housing Growth in the North – what the LGA Housing Commission Report means for us Date: Friday 29 September 09:30 -15:00 Location: The Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield The LGA Housing Commission was established to help councils deliver their ambition for places, but what does this mean for the North? Lord Kerslake, Chair of Peabody, will deliver […]

Inside Government’s “Maximising Business Opportunities for Local Authorities” forum Date and time: Tuesday 10 October, 08:45 – 16:00 Location: Congress Centre, Central London, 28 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS The forum is looking at how councils can fill their funding shortfall from central government both from commercial opportunities and attracting new investment and the […]

Chris Wells, Leader of Thanet District Council joins Local Partnerships’ Board Chris Wells, Leader of Thanet District Council, has been appointed to serve on the Boards of two public sector bodies – Local Partnerships and the District Councils’ Network. Local Partnerships is a joint venture between HM Treasury and the Local Government Association. It works […]

EU Infrastructure Funding Post-Brexit: Preparing for funding cuts and developing successful infrastructure programmes. Date and time: Wednesday 11 October, 10:15 – 16:30 Location: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel This event provides the opportunity for participants to ease their uncertainties and strengthen their understanding of the implications, risks and opportunities for local and regional infrastructure funding […]

Improving Waste Management, Implementing a John Enright Circular Economy in the UK Date and time: Tuesday 19 September, 08:45 – 16:00 Location: Royal College of Physicians, Central London This Forum provides attendees with the opportunity to gain insights from those at the forefront of successfully achieving recycling targets and formulating innovative solutions to managing waste. […]

The 2017 APSE annual seminar explores “Beyond austerity? Ensuring a future for the local government frontline Date and time: Wednesday 6 – Thursday 7 September 2017, Location: Oxford Town Hall, 6 St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1BD The APSE seminar will run for two days and will cover topics including: Developing resilient local futures On Thursday […]

Local authorities have the energy potential to deliver on a range of energy projects: There is increasing recognition by local authorities of the integrated nature of energy policy objectives. However, at present, significant opportunities to achieve corporate goals are being missed. Energy needs to be linked to the council’s overall priorities for the true potential to […]

Waste management The sixth regional review focused on efficiencies achieved in waste management in the East of England. This report, showcases the waste efficiencies successfully delivered by authorities throughout the East of England. The report provides examples that will enable others to benefit from these experiences, and thereby to consider how the learnings could be […]

Councils are under relentless pressure to do things more efficiently with fewer resources. At the same time, changing population demographics are creating increased demand for services, particularly health and social care. There has been a shift over recent years to a more commercial outlook and ambitious approach to manage the impact and raise revenues by […]

The housing delivery toolkit is designed to help you consider options for setting up a housing delivery vehicle for direct delivery of homes in your area. This new version concentrates on delivery vehicle structures and procurement.With housing and housing supply at the very top of most councils’ agendas our toolkit will help you take a […]

The Transport Knowledge Hub was launched at the QEII Centre on Monday 27 March.

Monmouthshire County Council solar farm was successfully completed on council-owned land after the Welsh Government approved a £4.5 million repayable investment. It is hoped that the Oak Grove Solar Farm in Crick, will generate enough electricity to power around 1,400 homes. It will also save over 2,000 tonnes per year of CO2e by generating clean, […]

The inaugural National Infrastructure Forum conference in 2016 was a great success. This year, we are delighted to be exhibiting and speaking at this conference which covers the key areas critical to Britain’s infrastructure needs.Simon Bandy, our Strategic Director for the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor, will speak on the expert panel exploring how to leverage infrastructure to […]

In the current economic climate, local authorities are exploring all avenues, including new commercial opportunities, to deliver public services. To assist local authorities, Local Partnerships has produced the above “guide to potential corporate vehicles”  as an introduction to some of the vehicles that can be used for collaboration and the delivery of services. It should […]