Transforming Local Government: Insourcing, Planning Culture, and Strategic Partnerships for Housing Compliance with Paul Patterson

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Patterson to delve into the critical issues facing local government today. Paul shares his insights on:

• Insourcing and Regulator Compliance: Discover how ALMO insourcing can help councils regain compliance with regulatory standards and improve service delivery.
• Planning Culture and Government Ambitions: Learn about creating a robust structure and changing the planning culture to meet government ambitions for faster services and providing developers with greater certainty on planning outcomes.
• Council House Building: Explore how councils can adopt house builder techniques and operate as strategic partners to meet new government house building targets.
• Asset Management Challenges: Understand the pressures of HRA and Prudential borrowing, and how councils can tackle the demand for decent homes, fire safety, and addressing issues like damp and mould, especially in light of ‘Awaab’s law’.

Join us for an insightful conversation on how local governments can navigate these complex challenges and drive meaningful change.