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Councils going through LGR need to work together on data now, even when the future structure isn’t clear. This webinar explains how to take “no regrets” actions such as building a shared view of data. It features a unique perspective from the frontline as we are joined by Pedro Wrobel, Chief Executive of Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council.

Speakers

• Pedro Wrobel, Chief Executive, Guildford Borough Council & Waverley Borough Council
• Simon Bandy, Senior Strategy Director, Local Partnerships

Local authorities had been asked whether they had included climate as a corporate risk and whether their services and assets were prepared for extreme weather becoming the new normal. The reality of climate change was no longer distant; it had already arrived.

As England moves toward implementing Simpler Recycling for households, local authorities will need to introduce separate food waste collections. This expert-led session explored how councils can effectively plan, procure, and deliver these new services.

What you will learn:

• insights on planning and delivering a successful roll-out, with practical advice on procurement, contracts and securing sustainable offtake routes
• how to create a culture of food waste separation through effective communication, behaviour change, and community engagement
• how to address the challenges of urban environments, including flats and HMOs

Nearly all the UK’s local authorities have adopted a net zero target, be that for 2030, 2050 or somewhere in between. But with 80%+ of an organisation’s emissions typically arising from the goods and services it purchases (rather than from its own buildings, vehicles etc.), getting close to net zero isn’t possible without looking at our purchasing processes and decisions.

In what could be a technical and complex area, the Managing Supply Chain Emissions webinar provided a practical introduction to some of the challenges and opportunities of addressing supply chain emissions.

Joining Edward Barlow was the Procurement Solution Lead of Oxygen Finance, Debbie Lyons. This webinar was provided as part of the Strategic Partnership between Local Partnerships and Oxygen Finance.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is transforming how waste and resource services are delivered, bringing complex challenges around contracts, infrastructure, staff, and service continuity. Our Navigating Waste and Resource Services through LGR Waste Toolkit provides both strategic and operational guidance, offering clear frameworks, checklists, and practical tools to help authorities manage change confidently and effectively.

Watch the webinar replay below and use the ‘Download Resources’ tab to download the LGR Waste Toolkit.

The LGA, in partnership with the Crown Commercial Service, hosted a virtual event showcasing the latest updates to the Greenhouse Gas Accounting Toolkit and Waste Emissions Calculator. Attendees learned how these easy-to-use tools help local authorities report emissions accurately, cost-effectively, and in line with evolving reporting requirements.

As the energy landscape evolves, battery energy storage is emerging as a key solution for organisations looking to enhance their energy efficiency, reduce costs and participate in new revenue opportunities.

Ynni Cymru has developed a new Wales Energy Storage Tool designed specifically to help Wales to explore the feasibility of installing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

This innovative tool allows users to assess whether battery storage makes financial sense for their site, estimate the potential return on investment and understand how much revenue they could earn from participating in key energy market streams. Whether you already have renewable generation or are planning new installations, this tool can provide the insights you need to make informed decisions about integrating battery storage into your energy plans.