Publica Group (Support) Ltd - Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name: Publica Group (Support) Ltd
Mission: The mission of Publica is to deliver more efficient and effective council services by working together as a partnership of four councils — Cotswold, Forest of Dean, West Oxfordshire District Councils, and Cheltenham Borough Council — to share skills and resources and enable better service delivery for local communities, residents, and businesses.
Founded: Publica was established in 2017.
Founders: The company was formed as a partnership between Cotswold District Council, Forest of Dean District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, and Cheltenham Borough Council.
Key People:
- Frank Wilson - Interim Managing Director
- Councillor Rowena Hay - Leader of Cheltenham Borough Council
- Councillor Joe Harris - Leader of Cotswold District Council
- Councillor Adrian Birch - Leader of Forest of Dean District Council
- Councillor Andy Graham - Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council
Headquarters: Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1ZE, England.
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
Known For: Publica is known for being a unique Teckal company model, created to improve efficiency and effectiveness in local government service delivery through resource sharing and collaboration between partner councils.
Products and Services
Products Offered:
Local Services:
- Planning and development
- Economic growth initiatives
- Housing services
- Benefits administration
- Environmental health and safety
- Licensing
- Waste management and recycling
- Commissioning services
- Community development
- Business support
- Parking services
Support Services:
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Communications
- Finance management
- Democratic support
- Elections management
Key Features:
- Efficient Service Delivery: Offers services traditionally delivered by district councils, with a focus on specialization and project support to meet council priorities.
- Digital Transformation: Emphasis on delivering services in the digital era, focusing on customer experience, and minimizing unnecessary contacts.
- Collaboration and Resource Sharing: Efficient management and back-office function savings, maximizing return on investment for partner councils.
- Commitment to Sustainability: Implementing policies and practices aimed at reducing carbon footprint and achieving net-zero carbon goals.
Recent Developments
Accolades and Achievements:
- Silver and Bronze Carbon Literacy Accreditation: Recognized as a Bronze and subsequently Silver Carbon Literate Organisation, emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainable practices and carbon reduction.
- Investor in People Accreditation: Demonstrates Publica's dedication to being a 'great place to work' and maintaining excellent human resource practices.
Recent Projects and Initiatives:
- Crowdfund Cotswold Project: Successfully raised over £500,000 for local community projects and received the 'Community Involvement' award at the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2022.
- Levelling Up Fund Initiative: Forest of Dean District Council's project to regenerate Five Acres site with new infrastructure and facilities.
- LoyalFree Campaign: Supported local businesses' post-pandemic recovery in West Oxfordshire through a campaigns platform that engages customers using a dedicated app.
Partnerships and Collaborations:
- Supporting Local Councils and Organizations: Provides services not only to its four core councils but also to other local entities such as Ubico, Cheltenham Borough Housing, and The Cheltenham Trust.
- Strategic Collaborations: Works with partners like Hartpury University/College and Cinderford Town Council on various development projects.
New Features and Services:
- Infrastructure and Housing Developments: Focus on delivering affordable housing and new infrastructure in line with climate and community goals.
- Digital Planning Tools: Development and implementation of new digital tools and methodologies for community engagement and urban planning, supported by government PropTech funding.
This report reflects the company's current standing and latest achievements as gathered from existing data sources.
