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.
“Local Parnterships are a unsung hero in the public sector” Delighted that @garyportercbe is hosting our #LocalPartnerships10 anniversary in the House of Lords this evening 🎉🎈
"On average in England 13 people take their own lives every day." Learn more about @LGAcomms #SuicidePrevention local authority guide below. #SuicidePreventionDay #LocalGov #CouncilsCan https://t.co/bgZRTuAtwX
@DefraGovUK @DfTstats We deliver expert support to the public sector & provide confidence, capacity & capability, to make best use of resources as demands for services rise. #OurImpact on Air Quality in our 2018-19 Impact Report: https://t.co/GapmOVxZSY https://t.co/4srgL0quhp │ #AirQuality
@DefraGovUK @DfTstats We supported Leeds and Birmingham to achieve approval by #JAQU for their final business cases and the associated applications. Leeds and Birmingham are implementing their schemes which will go live in January 2020, improving the air quality in those cities
We worked with @DefraGovUK & @DfTstats on the Joint Air Quality Unit's national programme to reduce levels of NO2 in 33 areas. We provided guidance in governance, risk management, project planning, finance & procurement to councils and helped develop outline business cases
The primary source of NO2 is road traffic & concentrations build up in areas with heavy road use and congestion. We help councils develop plans to reduce polluting traffic, encourage people to walk, cycle, take public transport or use forms of transport (e.g. electric vehicles)
Air pollution is believed to be responsible for 40,000 premature deaths per year in the UK. Tackling air pollution, and thus improving air quality, is a key goal for local and central governments alike. Read about #OurImpact on air quality Thread 👇
We're delighted to have started our work with #CSR partner @S_LawrenceTrust last week. Here are some of our wonderful colleagues working with the Trust on their Communities Programme: developing young leaders and future entrepreneurs through social action projects!👏👏👏
@LGAcomms @WirralCouncil @WirralWaters @bradfordmdc We help accelerate housing development, meet regeneration and growth objectives, provide practical procurement expertise & maximise commercial opportunities. Read #OurImpact over Housing in our 2018-19 Impact Report: https://t.co/GapmOVxZSY https://t.co/4srgL0quhp │ #Housing
@LGAcomms @WirralCouncil @WirralWaters On behalf of @bradfordmdc we identified council-owned sites suitable for delivery of c. 350 new homes of which 218 affordable. Further support identified council-owned sites with an estimated capacity of 370 private and affordable new homes.
@LGAcomms We enabled @WirralCouncil to secure £6m worth of HIF grant. This funding will enable the first phase of 1,106 new properties to be developed as part of the scheme at @WirralWaters. 13,500 properties are being built, making it the housing regeneration scheme in the country
@LGAcomms In Bury and Salford, we provided commercial leadership that is shaping the regeneration of two local centres. In both cases, fresh schemes have been designed and appraised with plans that will lead to capital investment in excess of £200m.
@LGAcomms We supported business case preparations for Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) bids with capital awards amounting to £130m in Bolton & Wigan and £70m in Lincolnshire. If successful the infrastructure would enable delivery of 12,000 homes in Bolton & Wigan & 12,500 in Lincolnshire
In 2018-19, we provided delivery-focused #Housing resources to support 44 councils (including five through @LGAcomms Housing Advisers programme), two combined authorities and the Welsh Government. Here’s some examples: #OurImpact #Housing Thread 👇
@lp_rosiepearson @AbundanceInv @BaumanInstitute @WelshGovernment We help support the planning of commercial, savings, delivery and strategic Waste projects. Read #OurImpact on Waste in our 2018-19 Impact Report: https://t.co/GapmOVxZSY https://t.co/4srgL0quhp │ #PPP #PFI #MIM │ #LocalGov
@lp_rosiepearson @AbundanceInv @BaumanInstitute We worked across the 3 projects that form @WelshGovernment #MIM programme, leading 21st Century Schools & supporting A465 and Velindre Cancer Centre projects. In July '18, the A465 was the first MIM project to enter procurement & 21st Century Schools will enter in 2019-20.
@lp_rosiepearson @AbundanceInv @BaumanInstitute The collapse of #Carillion in Jan 2018 impacted a significant number of our PFI clients. Support continued in the 2018-19 financial year, ensuring continuity of service, replacement of shareholders and service providers as required.
@lp_rosiepearson @AbundanceInv @BaumanInstitute In 2018-19 we advised on refinancing 2 projects & are supporting 4 projects through refinancing process: achieving savings of £12.9m. We also supported 4 councils to realise insurance cost savings in their #PFI contract & are continuing to support 7, achieved savings of £1.52m
@lp_rosiepearson In 2018 – 19, we were an integral part of the project team leading research into alternative forms of financing public sector infrastructure & investment-based crowdfunding for Financing for Society project with @AbundanceInv and @BaumanInstitute read: https://t.co/baTSIh16A1
We review & support renegotiation of public sector contracts to make savings & reduce cost of complex Public Finance Initiative contracts. We help achieve efficiencies across contract management strategy, refinancing and savings reviews #OurImpact #PPP #PFI Thread 👇
@DefraGovUK @WelshGovernment We help support the planning of commercial, savings, delivery and strategic Waste projects. Read #OurImpact on Waste in our 2018-19 Impact Report: https://t.co/GapmOVxZSY https://t.co/4srgL0quhp #Waste #WIDP #WOSP #WIPP │#LocalGov
@DefraGovUK @WelshGovernment WIPP2: ✔diverts 375k tonnes of landfill waste p/a ⚡generates 30MW of renewable energy 🍏 treats food waste to generate renewable energy & replace chemical fertilizers The new treatment facilities will produce estimated savings of >£500m in Wales over a 25 year period #WIPP2
@DefraGovUK We also supported the @WelshGovernment's creation of a new Waste Infrastructure Plan (#WIPP2), which includes 14 Welsh councils. Our role includes commercial support and oversight, contract management reviews and contract management training.
@DefraGovUK We have expanded our Waste Operational Savings Programme, supported by Defra, to include a new authority and secured £14m savings from ongoing operational waste contracts in 2018-19. #WOSP
@DefraGovUK We also supported @DefraGovUK to formulate and assess the impact of policies featured in the Resources and Waste Strategy - that lays the foundation to double resource productivity and eliminate avoidable waste of all kinds (including plastic waste) by 2050. #Resourceandwaste
Our work with @DefraGovUK in delivery of Waste Infrastructure Delivery Programme (WIDP) helped 26 authorities manage operational waste PFI contracts and 40 waste authorities via network groups, contract management reviews and contract management training. #WIDP
Our Waste team help councils plan strategically, solve complex issues, manage projects effectively & increase delivery confidence. Over the last year we've supported local and central government in Waste projects, including Defra and the Welsh Government #OurImpact Thread👇
@_energyservice We work to raise the ambition of council leaders, encouraging implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy schemes. Read #OurImpact over Re:fit and renewable energy in our 2018-19 Impact Report: https://t.co/GapmOVxZSY https://t.co/4srgL0quhp │ #ReFit │#LocalGov
We also provide quality assurance on Re:fit frameworks in Wales. Working with partners in @_energyservice we supported: ⚡42 green energy projects ⚡ reduction of 113,000 tonnes of CO2 ⚡ financial savings or income of more than £60m to the public sector #OurImpact
We provide commercial and technical support on Re:fit programmes. The guaranteed energy performance of these projects are forecast to deliver: ⚡ Reduced CO2 emissions in excess of 6,000 tonnes per year ⚡ £7m in energy savings or income generation #OurImpact Thread 👇
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