Crucially, changing structures alone won’t resolve demand and cost pressures, especially in children’s and adults’ services. Successful LGR must be part of a broader transformation across health, care ...

Over half of Reform county leaders undertaking local government reorganisation are planning to submit plans that contradict those made by their predecessors. In February, the Ministry of Housing, ...

The success of once-in-a-generation local government reorganisation hinges on robust data, firm plans and collaborative leadership, writes a senior researcher at the Institute for Government. The ...

Let’s be honest: the phrase Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) doesn’t always create that spark of excitement. It can conjure images of boundary changes, budget wrangling and complex governance ...