Insights

As CEO of Local Partnerships LLP, I welcome the latest Spending Review as an opportunity to reaffirm our enduring commitment to helping the public sector navigate fiscal challenges while unlocking long-term value for communities. While pressures on public finances remain significant, the strategic direction outlined in the Review offers a platform for innovation, collaboration, and […]

A new report published by the LGA and developed by Local Partnerships sets out advice on how to build collaboration between the UK Government and councils to deliver on the shared ambition for responding to climate change. The report was created in consultation with chief executives and senior officers from 30 local and combined authorities, with further […]

Launched at the House of Lords, New Stable : Shaping the Future of Affordable Housing and Growth It was my pleasure to play a part in launching, “New Stable: Expanding and Reforming the Role of the Local Government Pension Scheme in Driving Affordable Housing.“ As a proud sponsor of this Localis led report, Local Partnerships are always delighted to support critical […]

With funding for the Low Carbon Skills Fund ending in 2025/26, Local Partnerships’ expert team is on hand to help you develop robust Heat Decarbonisation Plans. We have been informed by government that there will be no funding for the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) in financial year 2025/26. The LCSF has played […]

Organisational culture is crucial to the success of LGR – local government reorganisation. The phrase ‘culture eats strategy for breakfast’, attributed to management guru Peter Drucker, stresses the importance of organisational culture in achieving strategic goals. As England embarks on significant local government reform, this adage is particularly relevant. The reform aims to streamline local […]

Local Partnerships is delighted to unveil its Wales Annual Impact Report. The report showcases the successes we have helped our clients in Wales achieve across renewable energy, waste management, housing, infrastructure, procurement and more. It demonstrates how we enhance and strengthen public services by turning Welsh Government priorities and policy into action. The report illustrates the value and […]

Reoffending and housing shortages are national crises. What if one could help solve the other?  Local Partnerships and Prisoners Building Homes (PBH) are delighted to announce their participation at UKREiiF 2025. We are hosting an invitation-only roundtable focusing on our work to reduce reoffending and address housing pressures. This roundtable explores how the PBH programme is equipping prisoners with skills and employment, as well as delivering affordable, sustainable homes to help tackle the […]

Strengthening collaboration and unlocking greater value through shared expertise and insight. Oxygen Finance and Local Partnerships have entered into a new strategic partnership designed to deliver even greater value, efficiency, and insight to their combined network of public sector clients. With a shared mission to support the public sector through knowledge sharing, best practice, and […]

We were pleased to see our commercial expert, Natalia Silver, Director, featured on the latest episode of The Truth About Public Sector podcast, hosted by Hannah Quinn-Hill. In this conversation, Natalia shares her thoughts on the changing world of local government procurement, including some of the key challenges councils are facing and how the new […]

As seen in The MJ With initial submissions for Local Gov Reorg now with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), focus must shift to planning the actions to ensure a smooth and effective transition.  I’ve spoken at and attended a plethora of events recently and wanted to distil some of my key […]

Local Partnerships, with funding and support from the Greater South East Net Zero Hub, has developed much needed commercial guidance for prospective heat networks customers. The government wants to see heat networks grow from 3% of the UK’s heat market to 20% by 2050, with public sector customers a big part of this growth. To date, public […]

Local Partnerships, as part of our role in supporting the Welsh Government Energy Service, is pleased to have supported the successful launch of Solar Together in South East Wales. Solar Together is a group buying renewable energy initiative, that could benefit over 100,000 households across the region.  The initiative offers residents access to competitively priced, […]

This week’s Spring Statement highlights that housing and infrastructure investment are central to the government’s growth mission. What does it mean for your housing ambitions? A key announcement is the £2bn brought forward from the next Affordable Homes Programme. This will ensure housing schemes that are ready to go before the next programme period commences in […]

Updated BPM Toolkit Now Includes Guidance on the Procurement Act Perfecting procurement and contract management processes has been vital for many councils in meeting the requirements of the Procurement Act. Our BPM Toolkit – developed with the backing of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) – has been updated to include new guidance on the Act and […]

From policy to practice: making EV charging accessible for all UK households The UK’s transition to EVs (electric vehicles) has reached a critical turning point with the Department for Transport and Office for Zero Emission Vehicles releasing comprehensive cross-pavement charging guidelines. This development directly addresses one of the most significant barriers to EV adoption: providing […]

As featured in The MJ Seven years ago, climate change lacked the prominence it holds today. Many councils were active before 2018, but with nearly all now committed to net zero, its status has never been higher. However, following a wave of ambitious net zero commitments, councils are now confronting the reality of their promises. […]