Insights

We’re inviting local government professionals to contribute to the contract management survey that will help shape the future of contract management across councils nationwide. Take part in the survey This short, 10-minute anonymous survey is designed to capture a clear picture of how councils manage contracts. The findings will provide a valuable benchmark, helping you compare your council’s approach […]

Senior leaders from the Powys Public Services Board (PSB) gathered for a workshop to explore how their organisations can continue to work collaboratively to address climate risks and build resilience within the county. Facilitated by Local Partnerships, it focused on the growing threats posed by a changing climate and built on the collaborative work of the PSB’s county-wide climate risk assessment. Drawing on real experiences, including recent wildfires and the 2022 heatwave, attendees looked at how climate risk actions […]

As local authorities grapple with implementing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the challenge is no longer about whether reform is necessary, but how to make it work in practice. At Local Partnerships, we believe devolution and LGR should be viewed not as a disruption to be managed, but as an opportunity to strengthen local power. That’s […]

We are thrilled to announce that Wayne George, Director at Local Partnerships, has been named Project Professional of the Year at the prestigious Association for Project Management (APM) Awards. Wayne’s achievement reflects his outstanding leadership and expertise in delivering the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) data discovery project, commissioned by the Department for Transport and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. Delivery […]

England is entering its most ambitious phase of local government reorganisation (LGR) and devolution in decades. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introduced in July 2025, sets out a bold vision for streamlined, empowered local governance. But without clear delineation of roles and responsibilities – and without central departments actively enabling clarity – we […]

Last week I was delighted to join Rebecca Evans MS, the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, at the official visit to the Council’s new solar energy scheme in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Representatives from across this remarkable collaboration came together for the visit, including Welsh Government Policy Advisors, colleagues from Ministry of Housing Communities and […]

Wales Climate Week highlights the need for resilience in a changing climate. Wednesday 5 November: At Local Partnerships, we’re proud to be working with Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government on the Adaptation Accelerator Project to support the Health and Social Care sector develop robust risk assessment and climate adaptation plans, based on the Health and Social Care […]

We are proud to have played a pivotal role in advancing the Government’s Clean Energy mission in North and North East Lincolnshire, successfully developing a Clean Energy Skills Mapping Plan commissioned by the Midlands Net Zero Hub. Local Partnerships has played a key role in North and North East Lincolnshire, supporting the Government’s Clean Energy […]

Adele Gritten says clarifying roles in England’s evolving governance landscape is crucial to avoiding replication and unlocking strategic potential. As England embarks on its most ambitious phase of local government reorganisation (LGR) and devolution in decades, the potential for duplication between nascent, emerging Strategic Authorities and existing Unitary councils is becoming increasingly apparent. The English […]

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is making significant strides towards its ambitious goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Through the innovative use of the Re:Fit framework, ARU has transformed the energy performance of its campuses, investing £2.38 million across three phases to deliver wide-ranging energy-saving measures. From LED lighting and solar PV installations […]

Nearly all the UK’s local authorities have adopted a net zero target, be that for 2030, 2050 or somewhere in between. However, the emission sources included in these targets, and what is consequently reported on, is variable. Whilst emissions from electricity and gas consumption are consistently included, it is supplier emissions which are too often […]

Councils will get new support to manage the challenges of devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) through new partnership research by Local Partnerships and the LGIU (Local Government Information Unit).  The new strategic partnership will launch with an inaugural research project launched in November, exploring how current working relationships between local and combined authorities could […]

As local authorities navigate the complex landscape of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the role of data has never been more critical. Putting data first during LGR reduces risk and enables better service design. Clear governance and retention decisions protect residents’ information, while better insight helps leaders allocate resources where they make the greatest difference. Have […]

Your voice can help shape how Wales cuts waste and invests in reuse. The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that supports the transition to reusable drink containers, ensuring sustainability is built into our everyday choices. We want to hear from as many people as possible on the […]

Local Partnerships is proud to have played a pivotal role in supporting the Prisoners Building Homes (PBH) programme as it grows from a South West England pilot into a national initiative to build houses and reduce reoffending. PBH, a cross-government programme enabling prisoners and ex-offenders to build low carbon modular homes, has been awarded £100,000 through the Government’s PropTech Innovation Challenge 2025. […]

Local Partnerships is proud to support the Welsh Government to deliver the Ynni Cymru programme, helping Welsh communities generate and use clean energy close to home. Following an open call for applications, 48 projects across Wales have been awarded a share of £12.9m through the Ynni Cymru Capital Grant Scheme 2025/26. The scheme, led by […]