Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) submissions are now in – and councils across England have moved from discussion to the reality of designing a new, unified organisation. But once the plans are written, a harder question emerges: How do you turn ambition into structured, controlled, measurable progress?
In this insight-led on-demand session, LGR transformation leaders Craig Willis and Mark Gannon introduce a practical methodology drawn from real-world reform programmes across the UK. They walk through the steps councils can take today to move confidently from planning to delivery – with clarity on what to change, when to change it and how to keep stakeholders aligned.
At the heart of the session is a powerful sector-wide asset: The Local Government Process Reference Model
A shared framework that helps merging councils align services, identify overlaps, prioritise redesign and build a transparent, evidence-based roadmap for implementation. Explore how the model works.
Watch the session to learn how to:
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Build a common reference model to create a unified understanding across services, functions and teams
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Map and assess existing services to identify overlaps, gaps and areas for harmonisation
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Identify systems and data that need rationalisation or alignment early in the journey
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Prioritise service redesign using resident impact, risk, dependencies and organisational readiness
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Use predefined, sector-aligned processes to accelerate delivery and avoid starting from scratch
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Track and communicate progress clearly to members, staff and programme boards.
Whether you are just beginning your LGR planning or preparing to mobilise delivery, this webinar provides a repeatable, proven structure for navigating complexity and making reform achievable. Not overwhelming.
Who should watch
Senior transformation leaders, CIOs, Directors of Digital, Data & Technology, Programme Managers, Heads of Service Design and operational leads responsible for LGR implementation and organisational change.
What you’ll take away
A clear, practical framework for moving from high-level plans to tangible, trackable progress – enabling your council to deliver reform with pace, consistency and lasting impact.