Local Partnerships appointed as a Local Buy pre-qualified supplier
Local Partnerships is now a Local Buy pre-qualified supplier for executive recruitment, local government consulting, organisational reviews, governance, strategic planning, leadership development and HR services.
West Coast Council moves from organisational review to renewal
The real value of an organisational review is what happens next. At West Coast Council, months of listening, consultation and analysis are now moving into a four-year program of organisational renewal.
From the Depot to the Palace: Why Organisational Culture Matters
The depot and the palace are two parts of the same organisation, yet they can sometimes operate as though they are worlds apart.
Ethics, transparency and trust in executive recruitment
Executive recruitment in local government requires clear process, disciplined confidentiality and strong governance. When councils protect recruitment integrity, they strengthen trust, attract capable leaders and support stable executive leadership.
Overcoming Regional and Remote Recruitment Challenges in Local Government
Regional councils face tighter labour markets, housing barriers and longer recruitment cycles. Practical, place-based strategies can widen candidate pools and build sustainable leadership capability in remote communities.
Executive Performance Reviews: A Tool for Stability, Not Compliance
why performance reviews are often underused, how clear expectations build executive confidence, why structured support matters, and how effective reviews reduce risk for councils and elected members.
Leadership Talent Gaps and Succession Challenges in Local Government
91 per cent of council CEOs identified leadership capability as a top priority for uplift, with concerns about executive talent shortages emerging as one of the most consistent themes across metropolitan and regional councils.
