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Bridging the LGR public knowledge gap

Georgia Turner, LGIU Associate and Communications Strategist and Consultant

  • 20th July 2026
  • England & Wales
  • 14 mins read

Local Government Reorganisation may be preoccupying a large proportion of council staff, officers and members’ time right now, but guess what? Most people don’t know about it or even care. Evidence from LGIU-commissioned polling shows a significant, if predictable, knowledge gap that presents a challenging landscape for professional communicators to navigate. So, what can be done?

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