Local Authority Trading Company Organisations (LATCOs) offer councils a way to innovate, deliver services, and generate income. With over 850 LATCOs in the UK, success depends on strategic clarity, commercial leadership, and robust governance. This blog explores why some LATCOs thrive while others fail, drawing lessons from case studies like Norse Group and Robin Hood Energy. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how councils can ensure LATCOs deliver public value.