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Managing an LGR programme: A practical guide for PMO teams

There’s no single blueprint for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This guidance from LGIU and Local Partnerships draws on real-world experience of those managing LGR programmes across the sector, offering practical lessons for PMO teams.

Local government reorganisation Resources
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Bridging the LGR public knowledge gap

Local government reorganisation Opinion
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What is Surrey’s LGR journey? An LGR index

Democracy & Governance Resources
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What to expect from summer LGR decisions: the road ahead

Democracy & Governance Resources
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“Final Local Government Reorganisation decisions: analysis and next steps”

New analysis of the implications of the Secretary of State’s decisions for Local Government Reorganisation in Tranche 3 areas. What do they reveal about the wider process? And what information can be gleaned from DPP areas on what happens next?

Local government reorganisation Resources

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Future of local government: Time to rebalance

24 August 2026

Local government stands at a crossroads. This paper by Dr Helen Paterson, Chief Executive of Northumberland County Council, advocates moving beyond crisis management toward a proactive role for councils as stewards of social infrastructure and preventative services. By leveraging local leadership and partnerships, councils can drive long-term economic prosperity, community resilience, and wellbeing in an increasingly ‘rewired’ state.

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