Local Government Reorganisation: A once-in-a-generation change for local government

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is set to transform how councils operate across England. As part of the government’s wider devolution agenda, many two-tier local authority areas are moving towards new unitary council structures, creating significant opportunities, and challenges, for local government leaders. Government policy aims to simplify local government structures by replacing two-tier systems with single-tier authorities, helping to improve accountability, streamline decision-making and strengthen local service delivery.  

For councils, this will affect governance, housing, assets, finance, workforce planning, digital services, procurement, regeneration and community outcomes.  

As councils prepare for this transition, many are already considering how to maintain day-to-day services while managing significant organisational transformation.  

The key challenges of Local Government Reorganisation

As councils prepare for Local Government Reorganisation, key priorities include: 

• Maintain service delivery during transition 
• Design effective governance and leadership structures 
• Integrate systems, data and process 
• Manage workforce, organisational and cultural change 
• Protect housing, regeneration and community priorities 
• Deliver efficiencies while achieving transformation goals 

How Altair can help

Altair provides a collaborative approach to Local Government Reorganisation, combining expertise from across our practice areas to support councils through every stage of change.

We can provide support in:

• Governance and regulation
• Transformation and change management
• Housing and asset management
• Finance and treasury
• People and organisational development
• Digital, data and technology
• Development and regeneration

Whether you are developing proposals, planning your future operating model, or preparing for implementation, Altair can help you manage risk, engage stakeholders and deliver successful outcomes.  

Why choose Altair?

We understand that Local Government Reorganisation is not just a structural exercise, it affects every part of an organisation. Our cross-practice approach enables us to help councils navigate complex challenges while maintaining focus on residents, communities and service delivery.  

Register your interest

Local Government Reorganisation is progressing quickly across England, and many councils are already preparing for significant changes.

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Contact us

If you’d like to discuss your plans with our team, please get in touch here to explore how we can support your organisation.