Insights

The Climate Change Committee’s clear (serious) warning The Climate Change Committee’s 2025 Progress Report to Parliament delivers a sobering assessment of the UK’s climate adaptation efforts. Despite growing evidence of climate impacts, from record-breaking heatwaves to the wettest 18-month period on record, the UK’s preparations for climate change remain “inadequate” across all sectors. The report highlights that […]

How are you coping with change?  The local government sector is facing massive challenges, but within those challenges, there are opportunities. Whether your top concern is how to deal with LGR, housing delivery, driving down waste or dealing with climate change, our public sector experts will be on hand to speak confidentially with you.  Visit […]

As local government reform and the devolution agenda gather pace, CSW speaks to Local Partnerships CEO about helping central government departments bridge policy ambitions and frontline delivery For those unfamiliar, what is Local Partnerships, and what makes it different from other consultancies? Adele Gritten: We are an organisation made up of senior individuals who’ve worked […]

The Welsh Government Energy Service (The Energy Service) supports the Welsh Government’s Net Zero ambitions by helping the public sector and community enterprises reduce energy use, generate renewable energy, and cut carbon emissions. They provide technical, commercial, and procurement advice for projects in six areas: regional energy planning, building energy systems, renewable energy, ultra-low emission […]

The LGA Conference is the most important event of the local government calendar and this year again, Local Partnerships will be right at the heart of it. We know the scale of the challenges councils are facing. Whether it’s navigating the complexities of local government reorganisation, tackling climate imperatives or striving for better housing and […]

Local Partnerships transformation work supports local government as they consider how to make their services fit for the future. There are huge opportunities for the sector to make the most of new technologies, but customer expectations of services are high, and demand is increasing. We add value by acting as a critical friend to authorities […]

We’re proud to support the launch of the Welsh Government Energy Service’s latest impact report, celebrating another record breaking year of progress towards a net zero Wales. Local Partnerships delivers value and efficacy for the public purse as an in-house delivery partner. Owned by the public sector, for the public sector, we offer professional services […]

Housing support facilitated by Local Partnerships & Housing Finance Institute Join Local Partnerships and the Housing Finance Institute (HFI) for a new FREE webinar series beginning in May to support the housing sector in getting homes on the ground.These sessions are designed to share practical insights and best practice examples. Topics will include housing pipelines, socially responsible house building, regeneration and more. Whether you’re navigating complex development challenges or looking […]

We are delighted to congratulate Oxfordshire County Council on being ranked first among all UK county councils in the latest Council Climate Scorecards. This top ranking recognises the council’s ambitious and comprehensive approach to climate action, including their commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, and their work across operational buildings, transport, renewable energy and finance […]

Luton Borough Council sought support to strengthen the data-driven foundations of its digital transformation and ensure effective delivery of its Luton 2040 vision. While the council had a clear strategic direction in place, it lacked a consistent framework to track progress at a strategic level. Additionally, with a newly established data team, the council was […]

East Riding Council established the Digital Record Enabling and Management Support (DREaMS) Team to drive the digital transformation of over 1000 social care providers across the Humber and North Yorkshire region. With a mission to assess and uplift digital maturity, the team offered tailored support including guidance on accessing funding from NHS England. However, their […]

To strengthen its data capabilities and build a more data-enabled organisation, East Cambridgeshire Council engaged the Data & Analytics team at Local Partnerships to help shape its data strategy and provide hands-on support for practical implementation. The collaboration focused on aligning data priorities with strategic goals, improving internal capabilities across the organisation, and supporting non-specialist […]

To support councils in reaching net zero, we partnered with the LGA to create a standardised tool that simplifies carbon reporting, enables benchmarking, and helps local authorities track progress towards their climate goals.

We are delighted to welcome Association for Project Management (APM) as a new Corporate Partner of Local Partnerships LLP. Our commitment to delivering value and efficacy for the public purse aligns closely with APM’s mission to advance the project profession.  By joining APM, we aim to enhance our project management capabilities, access a wealth of resources and engage with a broader […]

We’re delighted to be taking part in the WLGA Conference 2025, the biggest event in the Welsh local government calendar. The conference is taking place in person at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, on 18–19 June. This year’s conference is particularly significant. It comes nearly a year on from the UK General Election and less than a year before the Senedd Election […]

Following last week’s Spending Review, Salix has announced there is no future funding for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). Public bodies that had assumed an autumn funding round was coming will now be taking stock and working through the implications for their decarbonisation programmes. Here are a couple of aspects to consider… Shift (back) […]