Local government reorganisation: Practical guidance Webinar Series (Part 3)
With the final decisions on local government reorganisation (LGR) now published, the UK Government has confirmed the model of LGR selected for the 14 remaining areas.
Nearly a third of England’s population live in areas with two-tier local government where services and responsibilities are split between county and district councils.
Described as a “once-in-a-generation” overhaul, the aim of local government reorganisation is to end the two-tier system and establish new single-tier unitary councils. These new authorities are intended to strengthen local councils, improve public services, and empower communities.
In our final session, we explored key people, governance, and organisational considerations associated with LGR, including employment matters, wider governance arrangements, and how to establish a strong culture for the new authority from day one.