Local Partnerships LLP

Congratulations to the fantastic Dr Debbie from our zero waste team for these two amazing achievements. We are particularly thrilled that Debbie has been selected as part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Circular Economy Taskforce, where she will be an extremely valuable addition. 👏 A very exciting start to 2025! 🎆

Local Partnerships wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our clients, colleagues and partners! As part of our commitment to sustainability, we've chosen to skip sending out cards and gifts during this season. Instead, we have made a donation to ‘Crisis at Christmas’, ensuring we are both sustainable and giving back to the community.

What makes a #transformation programme successful? 🚀 Join David Crowe and Sarah-Joy Lewis on 16 January for a free webinar where we’ll share key lessons learned from working with local authorities at all stages of their transformation journey. What to expect: ✅ Best practices for delivering effective change ✅ Common pitfalls to avoid ✅ Insights on navigating transformation in local government ✅ Live Q&A to share questions, experiences and ideas 📅 Thursday 16 January 2025 ⏰ 11am 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUXQMc7G

🌟 Read the December newsletter - Reflecting on a year of progress, innovation, and collaboration! As we close out 2024, we're proud to share expert insights, practical resources, and free webinars to help you drive impactful projects in the new year. Join us in shaping stronger, greener communities! 🌱✨ #CommunityImpact #NetZero #LocalGovernment Adele Gritten Keith Fraser Bridget Goddard-Birkett Julie Greene McEver Tom Fourcade Caroline Hampden-White Huw Russell Tom Marshall Victoria Camp Vicky Kingston Ruby Ellis Lorna S. Paige Cherrington Max Brooker

Your council deserves housing expertise that delivers results. At Local Partnerships LLP, we provide councils with the tools, insights, and solutions to tackle housing challenges head on. Whether you need to drive growth, enable delivery or address homelessness, we’re here to help >>> https://lnkd.in/eJezXsT9 What we offer: ✅ Developing Housing Pipelines – Prioritising sites to bring new homes forward. ✅ Unblocking Stalled Sites – Unlocking complex developments and overcoming barriers. ✅ Direct Housing Delivery – Supporting SME builders and using toolkits to get homes built. ✅ Addressing Homelessness – Strategic temporary accommodation planning to manage costs and needs. ✅ Optimising Existing Stock – Practical advice on repairs, procurement, and long-term planning. See how we’ve supported councils with case studies, articles and tools on issues like: - Prioritising housing pipelines - Tackling temporary accommodation pressures - Small site initiatives for SME-led housing - https://lnkd.in/eJezXsT9 Can we help with housing? Do you have a housing project you would like help with? Can we help? Contact us using any of the contact us forms found across our website, use the contact us page https://lnkd.in/eEwsK5PV or contact Martin Walker directly - Local Partnerships is here to help the public sector.

👍 New podcast: Councils leading the charge : Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Locally In this episode, Huw Russell, a Director in the Climate team at Local Partnerships, and Liz Vango-Smith, Sustainability and Climate Change Officer at Hart District Council, share their insights into the crucial role of local councils in combating climate change >>> https://lnkd.in/eSX-dtws Have you downloaded our free GHG tool yet? https://lnkd.in/eSf7CK_y --------------- Adele Gritten Keith Fraser Caroline Hampden-White

At Local Partnerships LLP, we are committed to empowering the public sector to address #housing challenges and drive sustainable growth. Our expert team provides tailored support to councils and authorities, helping to develop #housingpipelines, unlock stalled projects and enable direct delivery. 🏡 How we support housing growth Our services to assist councils accelerate housing growth include: ✅ Developing housing pipelines: We offer bespoke technical support, including site assessments, market appraisals, and financial planning, to identify and prioritise viable housing sites >>> https://lnkd.in/eK9REbAH ✅ Unblocking stalled sites: We can analyse barriers to progress to restart major housing projects, like the 13,500 home scheme at Wirral Waters >>> https://lnkd.in/eeKMJ2zP ✅ Addressing nutrient neutrality: Supporting developments stalled by environmental regulations, such as the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government’s programme to unblock 37 sites for 902 new homes >>> https://lnkd.in/e63GbJDi 🏡 Innovative solutions for #housingdelivery ✅ Housing Delivery Vehicles: Using our #free #toolkit, we can help guide councils through establishing or optimising their housing delivery vehicles, with over 200 currently in use across the UK >>> https://lnkd.in/esGx43tf ✅ #SME construction initiatives: We have facilitated partnerships with #SME builders to boost affordable housing supply through forward purchase agreements >>> https://lnkd.in/epUn2taH 🏡 Tackling #homelessness and #temporaryaccommodation We support councils in developing long-term strategies to address homelessness, including appraising investment options, acquiring properties, and utilising delivery vehicles. ✅ Our Temporary Accommodation Model, https://lnkd.in/ddMjK3Jc piloted in Manchester, helps councils forecast demand and manage budgets effectively. Repairs and maintenance. From procurement to contract management, we assist councils in maintaining existing housing stock, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance. 💚 Can we help? Have a housing project in mind? Contact our team, Martin Walker, Linda Raynor or visit our website https://lnkd.in/epbtbVVa for support tailored to your needs. https://lnkd.in/eEwsK5PV ____________________________________________ Adele Gritten Keith Fraser Julie Greene McEver Jenny Coombs Kevin Jones Martin Forbes Michael O'Doherty Wayne George ChPP MAPM MRTPI James Dunbar Wirral Council Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Manchester City Council

Last week, David Crowe and Davina Nandhra represented Local Partnerships at a parliamentary reception and seminar for accredited alumni, contract leads and senior contract managers. It was an excellent event with around 160 senior people from across central and local government. David and Davina discussed enabling local authority contract managers to upskill and develop good practice - highlighting their approach and showcasing some of our tools. You can take a look at our free contract management resources on our page for the Contract Management Pioneer Programme (CMPP), a partnership with Cabinet Office, Crown Commercial Service and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dkvek2WX

Local Partnerships provides expert advice and FREE practical resources https://lnkd.in/eYnvqC9g alongside project and programme delivery support, enabling public services to thrive. We deliver value and efficacy for the public purse, as a key interface between local and central government. Do you have a project you would like help with, or could we answer a question about our services? https://lnkd.in/eEwsK5PV From Climate, Commercial, Place, Assurance and Data Analytics - have a look at our expertises to find out how we can help you >>> https://lnkd.in/eAnMQSFP Local Partnerships LLP is an in-house public sector consultancy jointly owned by the Local Government Association, HM Treasury and Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government. We work solely for central government departments, the Welsh Government, councils and combined authorities. Adele Gritten Keith Fraser Caroline Hampden-White Bridget Goddard-Birkett Julie Greene McEver Tom Marshall Huw Russell Rachel Toresen-Owuor, MEI Victoria Camp Victoria Camp Davina Nandhra Natalia Silver Sarah-Joy Lewis Sarah Wilkinson MSc BA MIEMA CEnv

At Local Partnerships LLP, we’re proud to support the Partnerships Bulletin Awards 2025, celebrating innovative and impactful public-private partnerships (PPPs) across the UK. This year, our Senior Director, Neil Okninski, joins the judging panel, reflecting our commitment to driving excellence in partnership working. As a trusted advisor, we help public sector organisations maximise the value of their PFI/PPP contracts, optimise operations and prepare for expiry. In the past year, we’ve supported authorities in achieving significant financial savings while ensuring long-term impact. The Partnerships Awards 2025 showcase the boldest innovations, the most effective collaborations and projects making a real difference. With over 20 categories - from Best Transport Project to Best Social Infrastructure Project- these awards recognise every standout achievement in the sector. https://lnkd.in/dw46Dbp4 Julie Greene McEver Georgia Lewis Tom Rossage #PartnershipsAwards #PPP #PFI #Infrastructure #PublicSector #Leadership #LocalPartnerships