LGR, Devolution and Transformation
Support to help councils navigate local government reorganisation, redesign services and deliver sustainable change.
Councils are facing major structural, financial and operational change. Local government reorganisation and devolution bring opportunities to improve services and decision-making, but also create risk, complexity and pressure to act quickly while continuing to deliver for residents.
How Local Partnerships helps with this challenge
Local Partnerships supports councils through LGR, devolution and transformation with practical expertise, assurance and capacity. We help clients understand their baseline position, assess readiness, strengthen governance, set up PMOs, redesign services and make evidence-based decisions.
Done well, LGR and transformation can help councils improve services, make better use of resources and create more sustainable organisations. Local Partnerships helps reduce rework, improve pace and support confident decision-making during complex change.
Need help with LGR, devolution or transformation?
Whether you are preparing for reorganisation, baselining services, setting up a PMO or redesigning services, use the form at the bottom of this page to tell us what support you need.
Local government reorganisation
We help councils prepare for structural change, understand their baseline position, manage transition and make confident decisions through reorganisation.
Devolution and regional reform
We support places to respond to devolution, strengthen governance and turn new powers, partnerships and ambitions into practical delivery.
Transformation planning
We help organisations define their future operating model, prioritise change and develop realistic transformation plans.
Service redesign and delivery models
We help public bodies review services, assess delivery options and design models that are practical, affordable and fit for the future.
Data, evidence and benefit realisation
We support clients to understand their data, build robust evidence bases for decision making, undertake analysis to drive insight, and support long term benefits realisation.
Capacity and capability for stretched teams
We work alongside teams to provide additional expertise, practical tools and hands-on support when internal capacity is limited.
Everything in its right place: establishing strong organisations and practices for successful devolution
Devolution will not succeed on legislation and structure alone. It will succeed, or fail, on whether institutions are ready. “Everything in its right place: establishing strong organisations and practices for successful devolution” is a new research project, undertaken by Localis and Local Partnerships, aiming to understand how combined authorities have evolved and should continue evolving in the future. The report highlights that greater autonomy will […]
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DPP decisions announced: Preparing for the next phase of Local Government Reorganisation
The announcement of the Secretary of State’s decisions in four of the six Devolution Priority Programme (DPP) areas marks a turning point for some authorities, and continued uncertainty for others. Whether you now have a defined direction or are still awaiting a decision, the focus should be on what comes next and how to move […]
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Hands-on Transformation for Luton Borough Council
Case Study 5 – Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common […]
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Vision for transformation for Suffolk County Council
Case Study 1 – Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common […]
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Prioritisation Matrix and Transformation Plan for Cumberland Council
Case Study 2 – Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common […]
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Environmental Transformation Programme Support for Southampton City Council
Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common challenges. Case Study 3 […]
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Insourcing of Publica for Councils
Case Study 4 – Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common […]
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Dorset Councils creates customer transformation plan with Local Partnerships
Dorset Customer Transformation Dorset, a beautiful county located on the south coast of England, is home to approximately 350,000 residents and around 170,000 households. Dorset Council was created by bringing together six councils as one. This gave the new council a great opportunity to “embed digital at the heart of the new organisation and do […]
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Fleet Services Review for Middlesbrough Council
Case Study 6 – Supporting the development of a shared vision for transformation Local Partnerships have supported a variety of councils, and transformation projects through the LGA’s Sector Support Improvement programme funded by the UK Government. These case studies explore the key activities and learnings from these projects and highlight both best practice and common […]
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Transformation in Pendle
Through the Local Government Association Sector Support Improvement programme, funded by the UK government, Local Partnerships is currently supporting 19 transformation projects with local authorities across England. These diverse initiatives span everything from customer services transformation to town centre regeneration, involving local authorities from the north to the south of the country. These projects have entailed close and swift […]
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A budget for transformation?
The Chancellor is planning for the UK to return to budget surplus in 2019-20 one year later than previously proposed. At the same time, the projected welfare savings have been offset by additional healthcare spending and a minimum 2% of GDP will be spent on defence. Non ring-fenced departments and the local government sector are […]
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Adele Gritten Named Most Influential CEO 2026: Public Sector Transformation – UK
Adele Gritten, Chief Executive of Local Partnerships, has been awarded Most Influential CEO 2026: Public Sector Transformation – UK by CEO Monthly, recognising her outstanding leadership and transformative impact across the organisation and wider public sector. Since joining Local Partnerships in 2022, Adele has led a period of significant cultural and operational transformation. Under her leadership, the […]
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Preparing to transform : The do’s and don’ts of a successful transformation programme
Our ‘preparing to transform’ webinar kick of the series last week, with the first session covering the things we’ve seen that make transformation work, as well as the issues that can become barriers to success. We were delighted to be joined by organisations from across the sector for a rich discussion and Q&A. We know how valuable […]
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Strategic data transformation: Luton Borough Council
Luton Borough Council sought support to strengthen the data-driven foundations of its digital transformation and ensure effective delivery of its Luton 2040 vision. While the council had a clear strategic direction in place, it lacked a consistent framework to track progress at a strategic level. Additionally, with a newly established data team, the council was […]
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Making a success of LGR: three foundations for the road ahead
For almost every area, the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decisions are now in. As always, when big changes are made by the UK Government, some people will have met the announcement with delight, while others will be bitterly disappointed. Whether you were dancing in your office chair or had your head in your hands, the […]
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Fit for the future – Part 2 : Promoting the Public Sector Property Profession
21 October 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fit for the future – Part 3 : Property Systems and the Opportunity of Technology
4 November 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Online
Fit for the future – Part 4 : The Impact of AI and Technology on the Public Sector Asset Base
18 November 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Online
Fit for the future – Part 5 – Delivering 1.5 Million Homes
2 December 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Online
Local government reorganisation represents a significant change for workforces, stakeholders and residents. For senior leaders in authorities going through LGR, it is important to reflect on leadership practice and consider how best to lead through change.
In this webinar, we heard from Rushcliffe Borough Council, who worked with Local Partnerships to reflect on their change leadership as part of preparing for LGR.
This on-demand webinar explores how to establish and deliver an effective LGR PMO.
Covering stakeholder buy-in, flexible resourcing, practical delivery considerations, and planning beyond day one, the session also introduces our new LGR PMO toolkit and supporting resources.
This session built on Session 2, once councils had time to use the templates. We looked at data gathering from a PMO perspective, discussed common challenges that had emerged across councils and explored ways of building a shared data picture before decisions were announced.
Speakers
Joran Mendel, Senior Director, Local Partnerships
Lily Von Geyer, Data Analyst, Local Partnerships
Councils going through LGR need to work together on data now, even when the future structure isn’t clear. This webinar explains how to take “no regrets” actions such as building a shared view of data. It features a unique perspective from the frontline as we are joined by Pedro Wrobel, Chief Executive of Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council.
Speakers
- Pedro Wrobel, Chief Executive, Guildford Borough Council & Waverley Borough Council
- Simon Bandy, Senior Strategy Director, Local Partnerships
This LGR webinar explored key lessons from Local Government Reorganisation in Surrey. Pedro Wrobel, Joint Chief Executive of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils, shared practical insights from their role as a Surrey pathfinder, offering an overview of the accelerated timeline and the three phases of LGR from initial programme setup to transition and future planning. He reflected on the challenges and opportunities of reform, stressing the value of transparent communication, staff support, cultural alignment, and making use of external expertise. His overarching advice: ask questions early, stay adaptable, and build strong relationships to navigate uncertainty effectively.
This LGR webinar from Local Partnerships, with contributions from councils who have been through the process, explores the “no-regrets” actions you can take now to save time, money and stress later.
Every journey through LGR (Local Government Reorganisation) is different, but the challenges and uncertainty are familiar to all.
This session offers practical guidance for councils navigating LGR, focusing on the crucial period between submission and decision. There is particular emphasis on Programme Management Office (PMO) setup and data collection and analysis.
Watch the LGR webinar below
Discover the LGR Toolkit designed to support councils through reorganisation.
This collaborative session with the LGA provided a walkthrough of key tools and how to apply them in your context.
Local Government Transformation webinar replays
Our transformation work supports local government as they consider how to make their services fit for the future. There are huge opportunities for the sector to make the most of new technologies, but customer expectations of services are high, and demand is increasing. The changing context of local government means that transformation is the new normal. We can support you to deliver effective change.
LGR PMO Pathways Toolkit
Everything in its right place – a devolution report sponsored by Local Partnerships
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