LGR themes

Clear, aligned arrangements support continuity of statutory duties, strengthen homelessness prevention and enable the new authority to respond consistently to housing need.

Protecting and supporting children is a vital role of any local authority, and as such councils will be looking carefully at their children’s services arrangements throughout LGR and beyond. 

Effective leadership focussing on purpose, ambition and collaboration is one of the most important enablers of successful LGR.

Positive, people-centred practice underpinned by clear communication helps colleagues embrace opportunities and lays the foundation for a unified new council.

Strong financial governance and aligned financial planning establish a shared understanding and a solid platform for ongoing improvement.

A clear implementation approach including shared plans and defined roles enables essential services to transition effectively without interruption.

Well-designed governance arrangements provide the structure to support clear-decision making, transparency and accountability during LGR.

Strong Digital, data and technology (DDaT) planning supports seamless ‘day one’ services and provides a resilient foundation for future design.

Working across councils on procurement and supplier alignment enables councils to provide confidence to the market and secure value for residents.

Legal services provide vital advice to ensure well-informed and consistent decision-making, and practical legal readiness for the new council.

Clear and well-governed asset and contract arrangements help new councils to plan future investment and align estate strategies.

Clear, consistent and coordinated communication across stakeholders supports smooth transition and building a strong identity for the new council.

LGR offers a significant opportunity for transformation, designing new ways of working and strengthening services.

Elections and boundaries play a key role in establishing democratic clarity and confidence during Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).