Norse Group provide the spaces and services communities need to thrive.
Operating a number of successful joint venture partnerships with local authorities across the UK, Norse Group combines breadth, expertise, and scale with the insight of a local partner and the values of the public sector, driven by the belief that there is always a better way to deliver for the public.
It is our mission to afford an integrated approach to providing public sector services – generating sustainable long-term relationships and returns in a fair and ethical way, for the benefit of our clients, employees, and all other stakeholders.
Powering public assets for the long term | Decarbonisation playbook (2.96 MiB)
In today’s climate, asset leadership matters more than ever. With fiscal pressure mounting, policy reform accelerating, and the climate clock ticking, public estate leaders must make bold, evidence-based decisions. Local authorities and blue light organisations manage thousands of public assets. These buildings house essential services. But many are carbon-intensive, costly to run, and increasingly unfit for purpose. While the Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) will not be going ahead as expected this year, there is still hope for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) which has historically opened for a short window of time in autumn. The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme provides grants for public sector bodies to fund heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures. Always by your side, Norse Group have developed a route map, Powering public assets for the long term, to help you to align vision, funding, and action—while positioning your estate for transformation. Our team delivers the expertise needed to decarbonise your estate and ensure your assets are efficiently maintained on the path to a net-zero future. The journey to net zero won’t be achieved overnight, but it can start today.
Building the future, one home, one community at a time | Housing playbook (2.67 MiB)
The housing crisis remains one of the UK’s most pressing challenges. Recent data from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government shows that more than 1.3 million households in England are waiting for a social home—an increase of 10% in just the past two years. Too many people are priced out of the housing market, and many communities continue to suffer from outdated infrastructure, poor planning, and stalled developments. The government has set a bold ambition—to deliver 1.5 million new homes during this Parliament. This target is more than just a numbers game; it’s an opportunity to revitalise communities, stimulate economic growth, and ensure that new homes are connected to the essential services and infrastructure that enable thriving places. However, the path to success is not without its challenges. Local authorities are grappling with workforce shortages, financial pressures, and fragmented governance, all of which threaten to hinder progress. Norse Group’s housing playbook Building the future, one home, one community at a time offers a practical guide to help local authorities transform ambition into tangible outcomes. It provides clear stages, governance frameworks, and strategic actions to fast-track housing development, all while aligning with planning reforms, devolution initiatives, and net-zero goals. Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roadmap—from vision to delivery. We’ll show you how to unlock land and assets, strengthen decision-making with governance tools, and take immediate steps to move forward without waiting for policy changes.
One group, greater than the sum of our parts.
We combine breadth, expertise, and scale with the insight of a local partner and the values of the public sector – driven by the belief there is always a better way to deliver for the public.
It is our mission to afford an integrated approach to providing public sector services – generating sustainable long-term relationships and returns in a fair and ethical way, for the benefit of our clients, employees, and all other stakeholders.
United in Purpose.
Norse Group was born from the public sector, for the public good.
Across our four core business areas, Care, Commercial, Consulting, and Specialist, we have the capability to design, implement, operate, and optimise. Reflecting society's needs, we evolve to meet new priorities, from the way schools facilitate the best environments for the youngest minds to the homes we provide to care for the elderly.
Put simply, we can plan, design, and build your facilities and we can clean, cater, manage, and maintain it for as long as the community needs.
On 31 January 2025, Brentwood Borough Council welcomed Government Minister Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to Brentwood to see the council’s ambitious affordable housing regeneration developments taking place on brownfield sites in the borough.
Norse Group's Chief Executive Officer, Justin Galliford, joined Baroness Taylor and colleagues from Brentwood Borough Council, alongside Richard Gawthorpe, Group Business Development Director, Daniella Barrow, Senior Director of Consulting, and Geoff Tucker, Group Business Development Director, for this important visit.
Norse Group is proud to partner with Brentwood Borough Council to support their ambition to not only create new affordable homes in the borough, but also for those properties to have high environmental sustainability credentials, providing tenants with good quality homes and very low running costs.
Beyond our daily services, Norse Group is deeply committed to supporting communities and helping them thrive.
In 2024, we partnered with charities across the UK through our social value initiatives, employee fundraising, and strategic collaborations.
At Norse Group, we’re not just service providers — we’re dedicated to making a positive impact and improving lives.
Norse Group designed a cutting-edge, 420-pupil, two-form-entry primary school on the outskirts of Norwich. Cringleford Preparatory Primary School opened its doors in the summer of 2024, meeting the needs of a growing hashtag#community.
With sustainability at its heart, the design incorporated passive strategies, air-source heat pumps, solar panels, and innovative building systems, achieving a lower carbon footprint with zero reliance on fossil fuels.
Biodiversity was a key focus, with the site featuring native planting, rain gardens, and built-in habitats for birds and bats. These measures have enhanced local ecology, improved surface water management, and created a thriving, sustainable environment that minimises the impact of the built structure.
Essential public services should prioritise people, not profit.
Central government is proposing the largest wave of insourcing in public services for a generation, prompting many councils to reassess how they deliver services. But how do insourcing and outsourcing compare when it comes to getting the best results for your community?