Partnerships

• Redefining public-private partnerships

  David Mawson explains how an age-old term could conceal a new solution.

  

• Taking the conflict out of partnerships

  Andrew Savege calls on councils to rethink what partnership means to get the best from PPP.

  

• Public-private commissioning: a question of trust

  The recent report by the New Local Government Network found a dwindling appetite for outsourcing at a time when many are rethinking the relationship between the public and private sectors.

  

• Perfect partners for community growth

  Michelle Ovens explains how partnerships between local government and small businesses can dive more social impact at a low cost.

  

• East Anglian counties sign business agreement with Dutch officials

  The Dutch province of Drenthe has signed a partnership agreement with Norfolk and Suffolk to strengthen trade relations between the areas.

  

• A BT first: see Baron Heseltine in action

  A BT first: BT recently co-hosted the inaugural Chamberlain Lecture, featuring a keynote speech by The Rt Hon. the Lord Heseltine CH.

  

• Barnet to review outsourcing partnership with Capita

  Barnet Council is considering taking seven services back in-house, under a review of its outsourcing partnership with Capita.

  

• The PPPs that do work

  Bill Hughes explains that with the right relationship and culture, public-private partnerships can deliver even in the most challenging of circumstances.

  

• Cherwell and Oxfordshire councils agree joint working

  Cherwell District Council and Oxfordshire County Council have agreed to develop joint working arrangements between the two authorities.

  

• Keeping children out of care

  Five London boroughs are piloting a new payment-by-results model to help keep children out of care. Brigitte Squire explains more about the scheme.