NLGN is a unique organisation, bringing together innovative policy makers, politicians and professional managers from across the public and private sectors to experiment with new ideas, share learning and influence the shape of public policy across all levels of government.

Our relationship with our partners helps give us the legitimacy to enter a wide range of debates and speak knowledgeably from a variety of perspectives. They add value to our voice, enabling NLGN to punch above its weight and push the boundaries of thought and action to a multitude of audiences: central government, local government and other stakeholder organisations. We also learn a huge amount from our partners, which continuously informs our work at all levels.

By being involved with, our partner organisations benefit from:

• regular high-level Partner Briefings with senior figures at the forefront of shaping debates on the modernisation of local government and public sector reform

• regular working seminars and discussion forums with expert speakers and participants focused upon practitioner issues

• opportunities to provide case study input into NLGN research

• involvement in helping to shape a cross-sector response to specific government consultation documents

• joint project and practitioner working between Corporate Partners and NLGN’s Innovation Network of leading-edge local authorities

• input into thought leadership and opinion papers

• three free places per year at NLGN national conferences

• eight complimentary copies of every new NLGN policy and practitioner publication

• invitations to participate at NLGN debates at each of the annual and spring conferences of the major political parties, as well as the Local Government Association’s annual conference

• organisation’s logo on NLGN’s website with a hyperlink through to own website

• access to the dedicated members area within the NLGN website
  

What our partners say

British Telecom

“BT’s relationship with NLGN has developed over a number of years and continues to provide us with an invaluable insight into the local government market. The unique opportunities which the partnership has opened to us has enabled BT to not only develop a thorough understanding of the current and future issues facing local government, but has also provided us with opportunities to develop relationships and engage with stakeholders within the sector at all levels.”

Andrea Foord, Head of Marketing
British Telecom


Vertex

“As a major service provider to the local government sector, understanding and constructively contributing to emerging local government policy is essential to Vertex. Through its wide and varied network of contributors, in depth research projects and seminars programme, NLGN provides Vertex with invaluable insight and early access to the debates that will ultimately determine the future shape of local government. Furthermore, NLGNs status as an independent think tank means that key issues are addressed openly and comprehensively, regardless of political colour.”

Sally Gorton, Public Affairs Executive
Vertex


Yorkshire Forward

“By becoming a public sector member of NLGN, Yorkshire Forward has been able to increase its insight into what is happening in the wider Local Government sphere and make new contacts with key influencers. It has made a real difference to how we work and how we connect with our Local Government representatives.”

Tom Riordan, Chief Executive
Yorkshire Forward



London Borough of Lewisham

“The London Borough of Lewisham has endeavored to be at the sharp end of change and improvement in local government for the last two decades. Joining the NLGN Innovation Network was therefore a natural step for us. It provides both hard information through its research programme but as importantly it gives both members and officers the opportunity to meet both with colleagues from local government as well as individuals from both public and private sectors who share our interest in innovative approaches. It offers excellent value and genuine benefits.”

Mayor Steve Bullock
London Borough of Lewisham