How Cornwall cracked the procurement code to deliver maximum local economic impact

By James Beckley 2025-09-25T06:00:00

When Cornwall Council set out to boost its local economy through capital delivery, it did not just tender a framework, it reimagined how public money could work harder for local communities. The resulting joint venture created a blueprint for local delivery which delivers the government’s goal of “getting Britain building” ...

With ambitious new housing targets and Labour’s planning and infrastructure bill making its way through parliament, local authorities are facing increased pressure to deliver large-scale housing and infrastructure projects. But, getting the approach right for each region is critical.

Councils across the UK are already stretching limited capital budgets. The need to make every penny count has never been greater. Now, with pressure to build coming from central government, the latest challenge facing authorities is delivering at scale while ensuring social and economic value remains local.

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