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Simon Ridley

MHCLG

Simon Ridley joined Local Partnerships Board in September 2016. Simon joined DCLG as Director General, Decentralisation and Growth on 21 September 2015, and continued this role for MHCLG from 8 January 2018.

What steps can #localgov take to ensure short, medium & long term response to COVID-19 correlates with sustainability goals? Our strategic director for Climate Response, Jo Wall will join @LGAcomms "Spotlight on Green Reset" webinar on 1 July More info: https://t.co/4gcYnFktaM

About 6 days ago

The 9th regional review for #waste management #efficiencies in the #SouthWest is now published "Delivering Waste efficiencies in the South West" found innovation in the South West delivered savings & generated income in excess of £22 million p/a. 👉https://t.co/NzqNoVtt9m

Last week

About 2 weeks ago

"The end of a contract may seem a long way into the future, however over 50 operational PFI contracts will expire by 2025. This rises to around 200 contracts over the next 10 years" #READ @lp_rosiepearson's "Managing the smooth expiry of PFI contracts" 👉https://t.co/bvO3AlyPir

About 3 weeks ago

#READ "Delivering Waste Efficiencies in the South West" and previous reports here: https://t.co/NzqNoVtt9m

Last month

"With tightening budgets, local authorities are working together to improve performance of waste & recycling services & to deliver carbon emissions commitments." @CIWM's Circular on #SouthWest #WasteEfficiencies report, & the £22m savings identified 👉https://t.co/5GtaWTDMGY

Last month

#READ: "Housing people who were rough sleeping and those at risk who have been accommodated due to COVID-19" The #localgov briefing covers how to tackle the next stage of supporting those who were, or at risk, of rough sleeping during #COVID19 crisis 👉 https://t.co/l8EcuwTIhw

Last month

Wishing everyone in #LocalGov a happy #WorldEnvironmentDay. We're celebrating today with #WalkWithaView: pictures from our @LP_localgov colleagues across England and Wales. Here's pick of some of the best views as captured by our colleagues! #EnvironmentalAwareness 🌳🌎📷

About a month ago

@tomsocr Thank you for your message, Craig and apologies. We'll take a look into the issue.

About a month ago

The @NAOorguk published a report today on the expiry of PFI contracts. We have produced "Preparing for the expiry of Private Finance Initiative Contracts". The guidance can help you manage this process successfully. #READ here: https://t.co/NTG3BHfTOJ

About a month ago

... @SedgemoorDC, @SomersetCouncil, @sgloscouncil, @SouthHams_DC, @Southsomersetdc, @SWTCouncil, @Torbay_Council, @torridgedc, @WestDevon_BC, @wiltscouncil #WasteEfficiencies #LocalGov #CouncilsCan

About a month ago

Many thanks to the 25 authorities that participated in the review: @bathnes, @BristolCouncil, @BCPCouncil, @CheltenhamBC,@CotswoldDC, @CornwallCouncil, @DevonCC, @DorsetCouncilUK, @ExeterCouncil, @FoDDC, @GlosCC, @MendipCouncil, @MidDevonDC, @ndevoncouncil, @NorthSomersetC ...

About a month ago

In addition, the report found that addressing the #ClimateCrisis has surfaced as a far higher priority for #authorities than noted in previous waste efficiency reports. View the report here: https://t.co/EgRNEg82p8

About a month ago

This figure includes charging for non-statutory services such as green collection. The report found securing savings remains a driver for local authorities to achieve efficiencies whilst maintaining high-quality public services, and performance enhancement wherever possible.

About a month ago

The 9th regional review for #waste management #efficiencies in the #SouthWest has is now published "Delivering Waste efficiencies in the South West" found innovation in the South West delivered savings & generated income in excess of £22 million p/a. 👇 https://t.co/NzqNoVbRKM

About a month ago

Investment for renewable energy projects is becoming increasingly popular to meet climate targets & generate income to support service provision. #WEBINAR "Generating success: #LocalGov with renewable ambition" will take place on 5 June More information: https://t.co/IwZOuQYumg

About a month ago

We will be hosting a masterclass webinar in June, in partnership with @AuroraER_Oxford, to help #localgov explore the important issues when considering a strategy for investment in renewable energy. Contact Millie.Amas@local.gov.uk for more info #RenewableEnergy #Investment

About 2 months ago

Our final article in @themjcouk focuses on #forecasting #RenewableEnergy prices: "To be confident in investments, local authorities need data and insight to allow better investment, strategic, and operational decisions for projects" Read below or here: https://t.co/CrgmjI7jNw https://t.co/0kHxPp4Cya

About 2 months ago

Together with colleagues at @LGAcomms we have published new guidance that sets out how to approach contract management when a contractor has applied for supplier relief. #READ: Managing your contracts during COVID-19 👇 https://t.co/ygsA5Mmjyb

About 2 months ago

#READ: How to lead #partnerships to transform #place Simon Bandy has penned the recent blog ahead of today's Innovation Exchange, in partnership with the New Local Government Network. @NLGNthinktank https://t.co/BLFct1WcG5

About 2 months ago

#READ: Local Partnerships has produced a briefing note to provide further guidance for #waste authorities experiencing difficulties in balancing waste services resources as a consequence of contracting arrangements under stress because of #COVID19. https://t.co/vZsUNfDTMG

About 3 months ago

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

About 3 months ago

Read more about how we might be able to help 👇 https://t.co/uTmQ2CnCuf

About 4 months ago

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.

About 4 months ago

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.

About 4 months ago

"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

About 4 months ago

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

About 4 months ago

"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

About 4 months ago

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

About 4 months ago