Council Estates Under Pressure: Closing the data gap and delivering FM efficiencies  

Webinar takes place 22nd September 2026 at 10am

Councils are spending an estimated £1.54bn a year on facilities management, yet many still lack the basic estate data needed to manage their property portfolios effectively. With utilities costs up 49% in the last four years despite falling consumption, and significant regional and council-type variations in spend, the pressure to find efficiencies has never been greater.
 
This webinar unpacks the findings of a major new report into local authority estate management, exploring what they mean for councils navigating financial pressures, reorganisation under the Devolution White Paper, and net zero commitments.
 
Dave Parrett of Cadaema Consulting Services will walk through the headline report findings followed by a panel with Natalie Palmer and Jonathan Werran, chaired by LocalGov Editor William Eichler. They will discuss: why so many councils still lack estate data; whether devolution will accelerate or delay efficiency gains; and how councils can begin closing the data gap without major new investment.

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