Insights

Pathways to Planning is a national Local Government Association programme that helps councils quickly and cost‑effectively recruit high‑quality graduates into planning, surveying and construction project management roles.  Local Partnerships is pleased to be supporting the rollout and helping councils take advantage of this opportunity. Each year, Pathways to Planning attracts thousands of high achieving graduates […]

Local Partnerships has published its Wales Impact Report 2025, showing how we are delivering clear value for Wales by helping turn the Welsh Government’s priorities into practical outcomes.  As an inhouse public sector delivery partner, we provide the capability, capacity and assurance that ensure national priorities become realworld delivery as Wales enters a period of political change.   Chair of the Local […]

The UK Government’s Warm Homes Plan, published last week, represents a significant moment in accelerating the action needed to make homes warmer, healthier and more affordable to run.   Backed by £15 billion of investment, the Plan aims to improve and upgrade 5 million homes by 2030. Crucially, it is explicit that success will depend on local leadership, with local authorities, combined authorities and mayors playing a […]

Can we tackle the UK’s housing shortage and improve prisoner rehabilitation at the same time? Prisoners Building Homes (PBH) is an award-winning programme, hosted by Local Partnerships, that is proving we can. This pioneering initiative enables serving and post-release prisoners to build high-quality, low-carbon modular homes for local communities, including affordable housing and homes for […]

The UK faces an acute housing challenge. Demand continues to outstrip supply, with Government setting an ambitious mission to deliver 1.5 million homes over the term of this Parliament. Local authorities play a critical role in meeting this target. We need not only to address housing shortages but also to create sustainable and thriving communities. […]

In partnership with the LGA, this series of webinars on data will help councils navigate Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) with practical insights, proven tools and peer-to-peer learning. Each webinar offers actionable insights and interactive activities to help you navigate change effectively. Sign up to as many sessions as you like below.

Wishing you every success in 2026. Our office will be closed 25–31 December inclusive and on 1 January; for emergencies over the festive period, please refer to the Our Team page on our website for contact details. Local Partnerships is an in-house public sector delivery partner jointly owned by the LGA, HM Treasury and Welsh […]

We’re proud to support in bridging the gap between central Government priorities and local delivery. We’re supporting Ofgem’s work in engaging with local authorities and communities to shape renewable energy initiatives that truly reflect local needs. What’s happening?Ofgem wants to hear from consumers across the UK to better understand local perspectives and design schemes that work for […]

Local Partnerships was delighted to attend the Civil Service World Awards, an inspiring evening dedicated to recognising the outstanding achievements across the civil service. The event showcased the innovation, dedication, and impact of programmes that make a real difference to communities and citizens. Programme of the Year: Prisoners Building Homes One of the evening’s highlights […]

Building More Council Homes: Insights, Challenges, and Support You Can Access Now How can your council build the capability, confidence and capacity needed to deliver more homes, now and in the future? Is your council looking to build more homes? Whether you are starting out, scaling up or trying to unblock delivery challenges, this webinar is […]

On 26 November, the new series of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix, and by 28 November, 185 councils across England entered their own upside down, where they must continue to operate and serve their residents while their future is in the hands of Ministers. The current programme of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) set out in […]

Last week’s Budget was not just a fiscal statement, but a roadmap for development, resilience and renewal. The announcements reinforce the principles we at Local Partnerships champion: clarity of purpose, empowered local leadership and frameworks that enable long-term delivery. One of the most significant developments is the confirmation of multi-year capital allocations through 2029-30. This certainty is a […]

We’re delighted to announce that our Contract Management Pioneer Programme (CMPP) team, alongside project funder Crown Commercial Service, has won the “Best People Development Project” category at the Government Commercial Function Awards 2025. This award recognises the team’s outstanding work in boosting commercial capability across local government. Through the CMPP initiative, we are helping councils nationwide strengthen their contract management skills […]

Research released today finds devolution alone does not guarantee success for local areas, and councils need clarity, coherence and a long-term plan from Government to deliver devolution at scale. The report, from the LGIU (Local Government Information Unit) and Local Partnerships, concludes that a model of governance which improves regional economic outcomes, supports housing growth, tackles […]

New research finds devolution alone does not guarantee success for local areas. Councils need clarity, coherence and a long-term plan from Government to deliver devolution at scale.The report, from the LGIU (Local Government Information Unit), supported by Local Partnerships, concludes that a model of governance which improves regional economic outcomes, supports housing growth, tackles inequality, embeds fiscal sustainability and […]

DELIVERING IMPACT AND DRIVING CHANGE We are delighted to announce the launch of our 2024-25 Impact Report, celebrating the successes we have helped our clients achieve and the achievements and ambitions of the public sector. This report encapsulates our unwavering commitment to delivering value and efficacy for the public sector, reflecting our dedication to supporting local authorities, central government […]