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We surveyed members to find out more about their existing partnerships and collaborations, and this learning may provide starting points for LIOs seeking to develop or deepen their relationships with each other in response to changes in local government.

As local government undergoes major changes, NAVCA is committed to ensuring our members and the communities they support are ready to navigate both the challenges and opportunities ahead. In this blog, Maddy Desforges OBE, NAVCA CEO, explores these changes and how NAVCA is working alongside ACRE to support the VCSE sector.

Local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) operate in a highly complex environment, balancing multiple expectations, relationships, and pressures from all directions. New research commissioned by NAVCA highlights just how demanding this role is - and the skills, strategy, and resilience needed to navigate it.

Earlier this year, we launched our new Allyship Champions programme, where NAVCA members learn more about being allies in their organisations and communities. In this blog post, Beck Vickers, NAVCA’s Resources Officer, reflects on her experience being part of the programme.

The NAVCA Annual Conference 2025 is your chance to connect, learn, and influence the future of local infrastructure. Whether you’ve joined us at a conference before or not, here’s why you won’t want to miss it.

It’s no surprise that funding plays a role in shaping what local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) are able to do - but it’s not the full picture. New research from the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research at Sheffield Hallam University highlights the complex conditions that influence an LIO’s effectiveness and sustainability.