Empowering people,
We believe that places are powered by people
Great public services are key to shaping successful places. Great places empower their people to create vibrant economies and healthy communities.
Local public systems are complex and interconnected, but each piece of the puzzle provides a unique opportunity to create meaningful change.
We understand how to navigate this landscape, whilst championing collaboration, growth and innovation.
Together we can shape thriving, resilient places for people to live, work and learn.
Our projects
Our insights
LGR: The Importance of keeping growth at its heart
As Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) accelerates across England, councils face the challenge of delivering significant structural change while continuing to support economic growth and investment. But how can leaders ensure growth remains a priority when organisational transformation demands so much attention? First-hand insights of LGR Drawing on insights from a recent senior leaders' virtual roundtable...
The case for co-production in social care commissioning
By Siena Caridi-Ross, Consultant, 31ten Consulting When we commission services, we talk about people constantly. We meet with stakeholders, gather opinions, design specifications, and engage suppliers. But if these services exist to support residents, why are residents so rarely part of the process? In this blog, written by 31ten’s Consultant Siena Caridi-Ross, we delve into...
No. 10 in Manchester: A sign of things to come for greater devolution?
With the news, and indeed Downing Street abuzz, with talk of a potential No.10 office in Manchester, at 31ten, we are thinking ahead to what this could mean for devolution. Greater Manchester has been one of devolution’s great success stories. Arguably, a non-London centric No.10 outpost would be better placed in an ‘up-and-coming’ combined authority, rather than the mature combined authority that is Greater Manchester. However, the proposed...
Reducing our carbon intensity and supporting our communities
At 31ten Consulting, Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) is not a separate initiative, it is embedded into the way we operate as a business. As a certified B Corp, we are committed to balancing commercial performance with positive environmental and community impact, and we recognise the important role businesses such as our own has to play...
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LGR: The Importance of keeping growth at its heart
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The case for co-production in social care commissioning
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No. 10 in Manchester: A sign of things to come for greater devolution?
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Reducing our carbon intensity and supporting our communities
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What they say
31ten has supported CCR by providing commercial support and capacity as we assess a wide range of investment opportunities. There overall approach has supported the financial, commercial and governance processes has helped us to further develop a well-structured, thorough and robust Business Case approach to support our investments. Their quality of output, flexibility and ability to talk to a wide range of stakeholders and has supported us in assessing over £300 million of opportunities so far.
Rhys Thomas
Chief Operating Officer, Cardiff Capital RegionThey integrated well with the team, developing strong relationships and networks, whilst remaining objective and a supportive and an effective critical friend. They have a deep understanding of the local government sector, its partners, and the dynamics. They bring a strong blend of knowledge, ideas and experience and can tailor and adapt their approach to the council’s requirements.
Anisa Darr
Executive Director of Strategy & Resources, London Borough of Barnet31ten have been instrumental to the delivery of this project. We worked brilliantly together as a team and I have complete trust in every single person at 31ten. I really appreciated their proactivity and I don’t think we could have achieved this massive shift without them!
Caroline Harper
Managing Director, Be First Regeneration[31ten's] challenge was always constructive, evidence-based and despite in some cases being difficult to hear, framed in such a way as to motivate and inspire commitment to the actions required. [31ten] are experts in their field. They have the unique skill of being able to explain theoretical management models but more importantly, adjust, translate and apply them in practice.
