@huwrussell.bsky.social
Commercial Lawyer and Director at @localpartnerships.bsky.social, advising central and local gov on environmental issues, e.g. #ClimateChange #Waste #GHGs #AirQuality 💚 🌍
A critical consideration of LGR is waste services. Few services are as visible to residents or politically sensitive; missed bins make headlines. 🚮
📖 In her latest article for The MJ, Hattie Parke sets out how this challenge could be a strategic opportunity: localpartnerships.gov.uk/2025/09/24/l...
💡 £12.9m awarded to 48 Welsh community energy projects through the Ynni Cymru capital grant scheme!
We are proud to support the Welsh Government Ynni Cymru programme, helping communities in Wales generate clean energy and keep the benefits local.
localpartnerships.gov.uk/2025/09/25/y...
Have your say: Local Partnerships helps Wales shape its reuse future with new Deposit Return Scheme consultation 🌍 🚮
🔗 Find out more and respond to the consultation, open until 10 November:
Based in Wales with small-scale renewables but no export agreement?
You could be losing £000s in revenue. Join our free webinar on 12 June to learn how to get paid for the power you export ⚡
Sign up 👉 localpartnerships.gov.uk/events/free-...
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If you're a public sector org interested in retrofitting, join this @localpartnerships.bsky.social webinar on 28 May which I'm chairing: localpartnerships.gov.uk/events/publi...
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New government guidance aims to help councils roll out cross-pavement EV charging, making home charging accessible for over 8 million households. How can we put this policy into practice?
Read here: localpartnerships.gov.uk/2025/03/06/a...
Come and join me as a Director in the Zero Waste part of our Climate team!
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"National policy has a bias towards structural reform as a tool for change. Radical leadership cannot be legislated for, but the culture change it reflects no less impactful."
@jesstud.bsky.social writes about a new leadership model emerging in the public sector.
Free Digital Event: The Global Reuse Summit
Local Partnerships’ climate expert Dr. Debbie Fletcher will be speaking on The Politics of Reuse – exploring the policies shaping the future of circular solutions.
Date: 12 March 2025
Register here: buff.ly/FZUUzpM
Lunch at The Cinnamon Club - terrific! Washed down with a refresh of a Dickens classic
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NEW ARTICLE: From both sides – What the Stoke schools issues tell us about PFI
Issues with Stoke’s schools PFI scheme highlight key challenges in asset quality & contract management.
Read Neil Okninski’s insights, as seen in the Partnerships Bulletin: https://buff.ly/4isbYyf
#PFI #LocalGov
"Public sector structures often hinder progress. Siloed working, capacity constraints and a culture of caution often slow progress.
With local government reform on the horizon, we can't afford to wait..."
localpartnerships.gov.uk/2025/02/13/p...
Last week, we launched the Wales Annual Impact Report at a reception in the Senedd, hosted by Luke Fletcher MS and Mike Hedges MS. Read our report here localpartnerships.gov.uk/2025/02/05/w...
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Wales Annual Impact Report – Just Launched!
We've delivered £1bn in infrastructure, installed 44.5MW of renewables to power 18,000 homes, unlocked 37 stalled housing sites, and saved the public sector £1m through EV procurement.
🔗 Read now: https://buff.ly/4aQLync
On 13 February we're running a webinar which will be of interest to council officials and members with an interest in waste, recycling and the circular economy:
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Our transformation webinar series kicked off last week, exploring what makes transformation work and the barriers to success.
🔗 Read Sarah-Joy Lewis’s reflections & key takeaways: https://buff.ly/4hiKREU
A big thank you to all who joined. It was great to share insights and best practice.
The #LGAConf25 Innovation Zone is now accepting applications.
Showcase your council's innovative solutions and bring your ideas to life at our vibrant, creative space in Liverpool from 1-3 July 2025.
But hurry! Applications close on 3 Feb: www.local.gov.uk/innovation-z...
Looking to improve leadership and influencing styles?
Join our two-day event to support opposition leaders and deputy leaders to excel in their role of leading an opposition group on their council.
Learn more and sign up here 👇
www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...
Missed our webinar yesterday on transformation programmes? The recording is now available: localpartnerships.gov.uk/resources/tr...
✅ Best practices for effective change
❌ Common challenges & solutions
💡 Real-life insights on local government transformation
@localpartnerships.bsky.social will certainly be applying for this again - I've really enjoyed the opportunity to talk to councils about reducing GHG emissions at the previous two LGA Conferences
16.01.2025 09:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In case you missed this, here is a link to a podcast where I discussed with Matt Masters and Hart District Council the critical role that councils play in cutting GHG emissions, and how free tools from @localpartnerships.bsky.social and @local.gov.uk can help localpartnerships.gov.uk/2024/12/01/r...
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Our housing offer provides tailored support for developing housing pipelines, unblocking stalled sites, enabling direct housing delivery and more. 🏘️
Read more: localpartnerships.gov.uk/2024/12/09/h...
It was great to be on the Truth about Local Government podcast with Hart District Council talking about how councils are accounting for GHG emissions using @localpartnerships.bsky.social / Local Government Association free tools. You can listen here: lnkd.in/egKBfaRa
16.12.2024 10:42 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Delighted to join Bluesky and publicise the great work of @localpartnerships.bsky.social!
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