Over 40% of councils do not believe they are well positioned to deliver their current infrastructure ambitions.
Delivering Through Change
Partnerships
Overview
Delivering Through Change is SCAPE's new national research report, developed with the Local Government Information Unit, exploring the pressures facing local authorities in England, and the practical solutions needed to safeguard delivery.
It is a snapshot of where local government stands today, but also a potential roadmap for strengthening resilience and accelerating project delivery in the years ahead.
Where local authority delivery is under strain:
34%
Expect local government reorganisation or devolution to negatively affect their ability to deliver capital or infrastructure projects.
64%
Cite cost inflation or market volatility as the primary cause of constraints on delivery.
40%
Do not think their council is well positioned to deliver on its current infrastructure and capital project ambitions.
57%
See trusted frameworks as a top priority for support needed in building long-term resilience.