Consultancy

'The LCC report & approach were extremely helpful in making sure local partners considered all the relevant issues and asked the right questions on the future of our public toilet provision. It has proved the catalyst for a renewed vision and encouraged us to work together to deliver a long-term solution.' Councillor Mike Bell, Weston super Mare Central Ward and North Somerset Council.

‘The Report supplied by LCC contained all the information we needed. I admired the way LCC presented the findings & the professional way they conducted themselves including the time on the phone giving me advice.’ Councilor Gordon Hughes, Cyngor Tref Corwen Town Council.

'Our Associate is doing a fantastic job, it's better than we could ever have hoped for. She's sorted out the AGAR for us which is a massive relief.' Melanie Allsop, Lydiard Millicent Parish Council.

'On a personal level I thought our assessor was very professional indeed, yet also remained personable.’ John Fullbrook, Steyning Parish Council

‘We were kept fully informed through the process. First Class service & delivery, will definitely use LCC again & highly recommend other councils to use this service.’ Philip Peacock PSLCC, Huntingdon Town Council

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'LCC were able to plug in the expertise our project needed at a really reasonable rate and ensured its ultimate success. Without the knowledge and guidance of their associate and wider support team there would have been a real risk to delivery.' Marcus Prouse, Somerset West and Taunton Council

'I found the staffing report really interesting and it offered some excellent suggestions. The entire process was straightforward, and Stephen provided reassurance at every step, making me feel empowered to contribute to this critical piece of work, knowing that my insights were valued. Upon review, the Staffing Committee stated that the report was good and acknowledged the simplicity of the process.' Donna Johnston FSLCC, Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer, Normanton Town Council

Governance Reviews are essential for promoting accountability, transparency, compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness within councils. LCC Associates possess expertise in conducting Governance Reviews and can provide councils with various levels of support structured around eight modules.

Neighbourhood planning was introduced in the Localism Act, 2011. More than 3,000 plans have since been made or are underway. However, University of Reading research has shown a significant number of parish and town councils have hesitated to start work on neighbourhood plans because they see them as burdensome and time-consuming. Find out how LCC can help.