From contributions to delivery.
Helping local authorities turn planning obligations and infrastructure commitments into better places.
DISCOVERY ASSESSMENT
Start with a Discovery Assessment
Before any engagement, A2B offers a structured Discovery Assessment — a focused diagnostic that gives you a clear picture of where you are, what's holding you back, and what needs to happen next.
It's not a sales pitch. It's a practical starting point.
The Discovery Assessment is designed to be completed quickly, with minimal disruption to your team.
YOUR DISCOVERY REPORT WILL COVER
- Current state of your developer contributions function
- Infrastructure planning and delivery capability
- Key risks, gaps and quick wins
- Recommended next steps
- Help bring different services around the table
The output is a concise, actionable report — not a lengthy document that sits on a shelf.
FROM DIAGNOSIS TO DELIVERY
Most infrastructure problems aren't really infrastructure problems.
They're people problems. Process problems. Capacity problems.
A2B works with local authorities to diagnose what's actually going wrong — and then fixes it.
That might mean redesigning a service, building a team, improving systems, or simply helping people work better together.
Whatever it takes to move from diagnosis to delivery.
Practical. Proportionate. Deliverable.
TRANSFORMATION & SERVICE DESIGN
Building the capacity to deliver
Many local authorities know what needs to happen. The challenge is having the capacity, capability and structures to make it happen.
A2B works with councils to design services that are fit for purpose — reviewing how teams are organised, how decisions are made, and how work actually flows through the system.
We don't just write reports. We help implement change.
That means working alongside your people, not just advising from the outside.
The result is a service that works — for your team, your partners, and the communities you serve.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY
Transformation & Strategic Advisory
Sometimes what's needed isn't a full programme of work — it's access to senior expertise at the right moment.
A2B provides strategic advisory support to senior officers and elected members navigating complex infrastructure and planning challenges.
This might be a one-off session, ongoing retained advice, or targeted support for a specific decision or programme.
USE THIS SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED TO:
- Test a strategy or approach before committing
- Get an independent view on a complex situation
- Prepare for a significant decision or negotiation
- Build confidence in a new direction
- Access expertise your team doesn't currently have
No long procurement. No lengthy mobilisation.
Just expert support, when you need it.
PRIVATE SECTOR ADVISORY
Working with the private sector
A2B also works with developers, landowners and infrastructure providers who need to understand — and navigate — the local authority perspective.
Whether you're negotiating a Section 106 agreement, trying to unlock a stalled scheme, or building a relationship with a local planning authority, A2B can help.
We know how councils think. We know what they need. And we know how to help both sides reach an outcome that works.
Because the best infrastructure outcomes happen when the public and private sectors work together — not against each other.
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
Developer Contributions
S106 • CIL • Monitoring • Forecasting • Spending strategies • Governance
Infrastructure Planning & Delivery
Infrastructure strategies • Prioritisation • Capital programme alignment • Project development • Delivery
Transformation & Service Design
Service reviews • Operating models • Resourcing • Team structures • Recruitment • Service redesign • Implementation
Systems, Governance & Process Improvement
Systems • Data • Procedures • Decision-making • Cross-service working • Programme management • BNG
Private Sector Advisory
Strategic advice • S106 negotiations • Infrastructure funding • LPA engagement • Relationship building • Barrier identification • Delivery partnerships
Critical Friend Service
Ad hoc advice & guidance • Independent perspective • Strategy testing • Decision support • Public & private sector
Staff, Management & Member Training
Training on all elements of Infrastructure Planning and Delivery • Tailored programmes for officers, managers and politicians • Building in-house capability and confidence
EXPERIENCE THAT GETS THINGS MOVING
A2B brings more than 20 years' experience working in and alongside local government, with a practical understanding of the realities behind infrastructure delivery.
We understand policies and processes.
But, more importantly, we understand how councils actually work.
That means bringing the right people to the table, joining up disciplines that too often operate separately, and creating solutions that are practical, proportionate and deliverable.
Because successful infrastructure delivery takes a village.
WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP
End-to-end project delivery
A2B collaborates with Askival, to provide an end to end project delivery solution. Askival provides outstanding project management for urban regeneration schemes and the delivery of complex projects.
Working at senior level, their proven experience ranges from relatively modest community infrastructure schemes to major £100m-plus regeneration programmes. Across them, the common thread is moving projects from funding and concept through land assembly, governance, procurement and construction to tangible community outcomes.
COUNCILS & PUBLIC BODIES WE HAVE ADVISED
A2B has advised some noteworthy councils and public bodies including:
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
I've worked alongside A2B on numerous projects over the years, ranging from straightforward commissions to highly complex challenges. A2B has a real ability to quickly get to grips with an issue, understand what is needed and find a practical way forward — always with a focus on achieving successful and timely outcomes.
Their depth of experience and expertise, combined with a highly professional and collaborative approach, makes A2B a genuine pleasure to work with.
A2B took us from zero to hero. Starting with little more than an early Exacom module, within just 12 months they had secured full corporate and political buy-in for a comprehensive approach to the governance, monitoring and delivery of our S106 and CIL programmes, fully integrated with our wider capital delivery programme.
What sets A2B apart is their ability to combine technical expertise and professionalism with exceptional relationship-building, bringing people together across the organisation to achieve real, lasting change.
We continue to seek their advice and would not hesitate to work with A2B again on future projects.
Tim Naylor
Director of Planning and Regeneration
Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames
A2B Planning and Infrastructure provided excellent support through our infrastructure planning review. Anne-Marie's expertise helped us identify changes to be made to enhance governance, resourcing and infrastructure delivery and develop practical solutions that led to significant service improvements, including the creation of a dedicated Infrastructure Planning Team.
Her advice was professional, evidence-based and tailored to the realities of local government. I would gladly work with A2B Planning and Infrastructure again.
Planning Manager
Local Authority
Greater London
MONEY COLLECTED ISN'T INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERED.
The gap between obligation and outcome is where A2B works.
Let's close it.
FREE DISCOVERY CALL
Not sure where to start? Book a free, no-obligation Discovery Call with Anne-Marie.
In 30 minutes, you'll get a clearer picture of what's possible — and what to do next.
No sales pitch. No jargon. Just a straight conversation.
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll come prepared.
We work with local authorities across England.
All conversations are treated in strict confidence.