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TESTIMONIALS
The benefits substantially outweigh the cost. We will be looking to carry out further work with Local Partnerships as we push forward with our Reshaping Trafford Programme.
Reshaping Trafford Programme Sarah Maynard, Programme Manager 28th March 2016
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Local Partnerships provided excellent support to the Heart of the South West LEP. They understood the issues that we are having to deal with and worked with our partners to help align their spatial priorities with the area’s economic plans.
Heart of South West LEP Chris Garcia, Chief Executive 28th March 2016
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The relationship with Local Partnerships gives me invaluable access to capacity and skills for procurement, programme management and projects and is flexible and responsive to my needs.
Welsh Government Jasper Roberts, Deputy Director, Waste and Resource Efficiency 28th March 2016
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Local Partnerships has been excellent to work with – their knowledge, experience and insights in the growth area have added enormous value to councils in the West Midlands.
Coventry City Council Martin Reeves, Chief Executive 21st March 2016
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The benefits substantially outweigh the cost. We will be looking to carry out further work with Local Partnerships as we push forward with our Reshaping Trafford Programme.
Reshaping Trafford Programme Sarah Maynard, Programme Manager 28th March 2016
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Local Partnerships provided excellent support to the Heart of the South West LEP. They understood the issues that we are having to deal with and worked with our partners to help align their spatial priorities with the area’s economic plans.
Heart of South West LEP Chris Garcia, Chief Executive 28th March 2016
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The relationship with Local Partnerships gives me invaluable access to capacity and skills for procurement, programme management and projects and is flexible and responsive to my needs.
Welsh Government Jasper Roberts, Deputy Director, Waste and Resource Efficiency 28th March 2016
TESTIMONIALS
Local Partnerships’ expert advice has helped us resolve a range of PFI contract issues. They identified savings within our projects and have supported us in their implementation. Their commercial expertise is helping us get the most from refinancing our BSF projects and is delivering significant savings. These are valuable resources in the current financial climate that the Council is able to reinvest into its front line council services.
Ian Rooth, Head of Finance Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Local Partnerships’ work at Wirral has harnessed local knowledge and created a much sharper, focused approach, which is commercially aware and which will result in more homes delivered over the next five years
Eric Robinson Chief Executive, Wirral Council
Local Partnerships provided excellent support to the Heart of the South West LEP. They understood the issues that we are having to deal with and worked with our partners to help align their spatial priorities with the area’s economic plans.
Heart of South West LEP Chris Garcia, Chief Executive
Getting the procurement of a supplier for energy performance contracting right, is really important. Local Partnerships gave us the confidence to take the next step by guiding us through the Re:fit procurement process, offering professional support and advice and asking challenging questions about issues we hadn’t even thought about. Without their support, the procurement process could have been a lot more stressful and we may not have achieved the goals we set for ourselves.
Cambridgeshire County Council Sheryl French, Project Director, Mobilising Local Energy Investment
Some of the key benefits to DECC of using the Re:fit programme have been a significantly streamlined (OJEU compliant) procurement process, which meant the energy efficiency measures could be installed more quickly; support in drafting and assessing tenders; expert project management advice; independent assurance that the projected savings were realistic and guaranteed energy savings.
Department of Energy and Climate Change Amber Rudd, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Local Partnerships played a pivotal role in ensuring that the bidders’ proposals would be acceptable to the Welsh Government (and therefore eligible for financial support). The project also benefitted tremendously from its experience in fostering public-private relationships and its commercial expertise. Local Partnerships was extremely helpful in providing document templates and guidance.
Central Wales Waste Partnership Beverley Hodgett
The Waste Infrastructure Procurement Programme team is leading the way for strategic joint working across the public service in Wales. This innovative and exciting work can provide a blueprint for the future, not just for waste management, but in other areas as well. Ministers and other public service partners are increasingly referring to this programme’s approach as the way forward for joint working in Wales.
Welsh Government Derek Jones, Permanent Secretary
The relationship with Local Partnerships gives me invaluable access to capacity and skills for procurement, programme management and projects and is flexible and responsive to my needs.
Welsh Government Jasper Roberts, Deputy Director, Waste and Resource Efficiency Division
I have found Local Partnerships supportive and knowledegable, particularly on the technical and financial aspects of our street lighting PFI – enabling us to make informed decisions and ensuring that we haven’t wasted effort in these areas on what is a challenging and complex contract change.
Manchester City Council Peter Woodward, Capital Programmes and Property
Local Partnerships provided excellent support to the Heart of the West LEP. They understood the issues that we are having to deal with and worked with our partners to help align their spatial priorities with the area’s economic plans.
Heart of the South West LEP Chris Garcia, Chief Executive
Local Partnerships has been excellent to work with- their knowledge, experience and insights in the Growth area have added enormous value to Councils in the West Midlands.
Coventry City Council Martin Reeves, Chief Executive
We are working with Local Partnerships to explore the opportunities for private rented sector housing in Lewisham. Local Partnerships bring an excellent understanding of the challenges that local authorities are facing with a depth of commercial experience and understanding of the housing market.
Lewisham Borough Council Janet Senior, Executive Director, Finance and Regeneration
Local Partnerships insight and knowledge on the PFI market has directly influenced how we’ve progressed with our PFI savings negotiations – in particular their understanding of the funding market has helped us minimise the risk of incurring potential costs by pursuing proposals that were likely to be considered unacceptable.
North Tyneside Council Andrew Gate, Commerical Services Team
The Local Partnerships team has exceeded the original brief in providing very professional and effective support and advice in the review of two individual PFI contract provisions. The review team provided a comprehensive assessment that has the potential to offer further budgetary savings opportunities.
Norfolk Constabluary Jonathan Henry, Norfolk Constabluary
Local Partnerships has more than met the requirements set for them. Although the reason for the engagement was to identify savings they have also done some really good work on improving the governance of the contract and better supporting our contract manager.
Gloucestershire Police Peter Skelton, Gloucestershire Police
The observations and recommendations will leave a legacy of learning and improvement far beyond the project.
Humberside Police Ian Watson, Assistant Chief Officer
The setup and three days onsite work were challenging. We have now decided to continue the Gateway Reviews throughout the whole life cycle of this programme.
Lincolnshire County Council David O’Connor, Assistant Chief Executive
I found your style of review both challenging and supportive, and very much focused on enabling us to improve, rather than telling us where we’re not. Such a style is very welcome and not always in evidence in such processes.
Bradford Council Jill Campbell, Project Manager
The relationship with Local Partnerships gives me invaluable access to capacity and skills for procurement, programme management and projects and is flexible and responsive to my needs.
Welsh Government Jasper Roberts, Deputy Director, Waste and Resource Efficiency
The benefits substantially outweigh the cost. We will be looking to carry out further work with Local Partnerships as we push forward with our Reshaping Trafford Programme.
Reshaping Trafford Programme Sarah Maynard, Programme Manager
Local Partnerships has been excellent to work with – their knowledge, experience and insights in the growth area have added enormous value to councils in the West Midlands.
Coventry City Council Martin Reeves, Chief Executive
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Local Partnerships LLP is a joint venture between HM Treasury, the Local Government Association and Welsh Government. We help the public sector deliver projects and change at the local level ensuring key priorities are delivered and clients secure excellent value for money.
We recruit only the highest calibre people. If you are interested in working with us, either as a member of staff or as an associate, please contact us.
Telephone: 020 7187 7379
Email: LPenquiries@local.gov.uk
RT @themjcouk A Re:fit Energy Performance Contract provides the opportunity for local and combined authorities to kick off their pathway to net-zero by implementing and accelerating energy efficiency measures, says @LP_localgov director Rachel Toresen-Owuor. https://t.co/gxjRpKh3gt
RT @LP_Emmabull Thanks for an excellent quiz last night @LP_localgov Great to see colleagues faces! 😃 https://t.co/7UKB4Y3oTK
Our #CSR team hosted our first #VirtualPubQuiz last night to raise money for @UNICEF and help children affected by #Coronavirus. We had a whopping 20 family teams on board - sadly they couldn't fit on the screen! #Fundraising #StayHomeSaveLives
Read more about how we might be able to help 👇 https://t.co/uTmQ2CnCuf
We are already providing advice and support to councils especially where public service provision is outsourced. We are also supporting a significant number of infrastructure-related projects that are delivered through the #PrivateFinanceInitiative.
We are doing everything we can to provide support to hard-working colleagues in the #publicsector. We have received a number of enquiries in relation to the complex contracting landscape that has been affected by the #COVID19 outbreak.
RT @themjcouk Rachel Toresen-Owuor @LP_localgov says that when developing climate response action plans, a programme of works delivered through a Re:fit Energy Performance Contract offers a tangible first step with rapid impacts. https://t.co/NzphF43A00 #localgov
"Achieving net-zero emissions is the only way to limit devastating changes that will otherwise be wrought by the climate crisis." #READ: The new Re:fit 4 Framework: Getting the Public Sector to Net-Zero in the latest @EMA_org. Read here: https://t.co/9inZWK3mgs
We've launched our #ClimateResponse page on our website. 🌍🌎🌏 We help councils deliver: ✔ Carbon reduction ✔ Adaptation ✔ Resilience ✔ Climate leadership Visit for helpful links, initiatives & to see our key areas of support. #ClimateCrisis 👇 https://t.co/SdmvuD72xP
RT @LGA_Independent In non-coronavirus news for a moment, this is an interesting piece on carbon off-setting and sequestration. If you’re not aware of @LP_localgov work to help councils respond to the climate emergency, it’s definitely worth taking a look https://t.co/iAMa0aiLkU
RT @EMEXLONDON We are delighted to welcome back @LP_localgov to #emexlondon 2020 #energyservices #energyefficiency #energymanagement #energyprojects #ReFit #carbonreduction #carbonemissions #energyreduction
"It is likely carbon off-setting will have to form part of the net-zero problem; but it should be considered as a last resort" Our latest @themjcouk article penned by Jo Wall, Strategic Director Climate Response, focuses on the troubled world of off-setting and sequestration 👇 https://t.co/1VwtsaKZwJ
We're missing Westminster but, thankfully, tea tastes just as good at home. We're still here to help with any assistance you might need at this time. Stay safe & should you experience any problems with contractors - #Covid19 or otherwise - contact us. - Local Partnerships Team
We offer commercial & legal expertise to support #localgov. We're open as normal & our staff are working remotely. We are aware of some contracts that are under strain and in some cases, suppliers are invoking force majeure clauses.
#READ: “Climate emergency: he troubled world of off-setting and sequestration” Our seventh @themjcouk article in our series is available - local authority change to achieve net-zero emissions and renewable energy https://t.co/a6PxQXXAaJ #ClimateCrisis #LocalGov
RT @themjcouk Hello #localgov We know you are doing an amazing job in difficult circumstances. We want to support you - so we are putting The MJ out as an ebook, each week throughout the crisis - access anywhere, completely free, on our website each thursday https://t.co/P4Rc8jf5nT
RT @NickGolding I am acutely aware that tonight would have been the #LGCAwards. Indeed almost exactly right now our judges would have been deciding the Council of the Year. Instead #localgov talent is being demonstrated in different ways today. We'll celebrate your immense efforts eventually.
RT @LGAcomms THANK YOU to the thousands of #LocalGov colleagues who are working flat out in response to #COVID19 – identifying & supporting vulnerable residents & working with @NHSuk to free up beds by getting people out of hospital and cared for at home or in the community 💪 #CouncilsCan!
RT @LGAcomms 🤚🏻🤚🏼🤚🏽🤚🏾🤚🏿 There’s a lot of misinformation doing the rounds about #coronavirus – get your information from a trusted source. Visit https://t.co/vjvJnw8bY6 to learn what the symptoms are and what measures you should take to help prevent the spread.
Read more about Local Partnerships' working arrangements here: https://t.co/IR9iipnLjz
We offer commercial and legal expertise to support local and combined authorities with their contracts. Should you experience any problems with contractors, especially in relation to Covid-19, please contact us. lpenquiries@local.gov.uk | 020 7187 7379
#COVID19 UPDATE: We are carrying out work as normal to support our clients and do not currently anticipate any interruption to our customary levels of excellence.
#READ: "Local Partnerships welcomes the publication of the Institute for Government (@instituteforgov) report 'Carillion: two years on' ... an in-depth assessment of the changes being implemented across government in relation to contracting" @LP_SeanHanson's letter to @themjcouk
Thanks @NLGNthinktank for a great #StrongerThings conf yesterday. Terrific line up of key speakers: 💪 @ProfDonnaHall CBE, @NLGNthinktank 💪 Prof. @helenbevan OBE, @horizonsnhs 💪 Dame @juliaunwin DBE, @Civsocfutures 💪 @KajalOdedra1, @UKChange #CommunityPower #LocalGov
RT @themjcouk #localgov must lead the development of localised climate change adaption and resilience, through both action and policy, says Jo Wall of @LP_localgov https://t.co/JKuK63ceG4
📢 "Local authorities must lead the development of localised adaptation and resilience, through both action and policy" #READ: “Climate emergency: adaptation” @themjcouk #ClimateCrisis #LocalGov https://t.co/8vUwDHy2j1
Brilliant to be at @NLGNthinktank "Stronger Things" conf. today with opening address from @ProfDonnaHall - context for community power, why we need it and what it can achieve 💪 #StrongerThings #UnleashingCommunityPower #CouncilsCan https://t.co/bwP4C8fnBR
RT @themjcouk Many councils are developing or buying solar farms of their own. If successful this can cut carbon and emissions, and produce a good income through sound and ethical commercial ventures, says Jo Wall @LP_localgov https://t.co/cRVCTRbvaJ #localgov
RT @lgcplus Download the latest programme for the LGC Climate Change 2020 conference, 11 June, The Midland Hotel, Manchester. https://t.co/HBqOfnWvPM Early Booking Rates available now. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #LocalGov #LGA #LGIU #LGCClimateChange @LP_localgov @DWF_Law
We’re so proud to be headline sponsors of the first @lgcplus Climate Change conference this year in Manchester 🤩 #LocalGov #ClimateCrisis #sustainability https://t.co/RrbdAuWRfv
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