Insights

Episode 1 Bus infrastructure needs bold ideas

Buses are a lifeline for many communities in the UK, but services are under threat because patronage has declined. This first episode of our podcast discusses the innovative solutions needed to solve these problems.

Charlie Hamilton

| 32 min listen | 08 Dec 2025

Case study Bringing best practice to Dubai Metro’s new business model

How we helped Dubai RTA devise a new business model for the operation and maintenance of its metro and tram systems, and procure the right contractor.

21 Nov 2025

Case study Procuring value for money for Transport for London

How we delivered a competitive procurement that secured new operators for three of TfL’s networks who would provide value for money to passengers and taxpayers.

20 Nov 2025

Article Budget 2025: Time to Deliver

Over successive administrations, the absence of a consistent and coordinated set of policies has constrained, delayed and/or prevented sustained investment in critical growth areas. This inconsistency has left public services and national priorities to drift, and in some cases, regress.

6 min read | 06 Nov 2025

Article Local authority accounting: Avoiding pitfalls in financial instruments

Read our report for guidance on managing the risks related to accounting treatments for different financial instruments, including challenge questions.

2 min read | 28 Aug 2025

Report Fiscal devolution: Exploring the options in England's counties

How can giving local authorities greater fiscal autonomy complement the Government's devolution agenda? Our report discusses the potential impacts.

Rob Turner

| 2 min read | 19 Aug 2025

Case study Help to launch UK’s new floating offshore wind market

How we developed a robust auction and evaluation method for The Crown Estate, balancing market entry, COVID-19 impacts, and value for money for stakeholders.

07 Aug 2025

Article UKREiiF 2025: What did it give us to build on?

The key concerns in capital programmes were clear at UKREiiF2025. Find out more about viability, and the need for public sector support and systemic reform.

| 4 min read | 07 Jul 2025

Article London Borough of Southwark: Using data to drive innovation

Find out how the council is using our CFO Insights tool to embed data into their financial planning processes and align spending with outcomes.

Claire Hampson

| 4 min read | 26 Jun 2025

Article Suffolk County Council: Building a business case for reorganisation

Selection for devolution prioritisation meant Suffolk County Council needed a partner to help them show how they would reorganise in preparation for it.

Rob Turner

| 4 min read | 25 Jun 2025

Article Derbyshire County Council: A new finance target operating model

Derbyshire County Council transforms its finance model with Grant Thornton, enhancing financial management for informed, strategic, and sustainable decision-making.

Michael Pilcher

| 3 min read | 25 Jun 2025

Hub Room151's LATIF 2025

Join us at the conference to learn about solutions that help public sector organisations optimise their services and build resilient futures.

23 Jun 2025

Article Sheffield City Council: Restoring trust in role reviews

Find out how we reviewed the council's existing approach and built a new programme that is fairer and more consistent for everyone in the organisation.