Navigating your way ahead to optimise services through LGR

For senior leaders, Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) compounds the ongoing challenges presented by political instability and financial pressure.

We’ve already supported new unitaries like North Yorkshire Council prepare for reorganisation and transform their inherited services from leisure to active wellbeing.

SLC is supporting the sector through LGR with insight, thought leadership and practical guidance, including our latest articles on active wellbeing and system transformation.

Our work highlights a clear message: start early, stay focused and plan with intent.

But there’s no point in everyone trying to muddle through it alone – you’ll find there’s real value in staying connected and learning from others.

Through our deep connections to local government, we bring leaders together to share learning, test ideas and develop practical solutions — from governance and contracts to integration and future vision.

SLC launched a dedicated LGR peer support network and themed networking events in 2026. To join us and find out more, click here.

We offer diagnostic support and practical steps that authorities can take now to position their services for future arrangements.

We can support partnership discussions, collaborations and optimising a clear narrative to position the service at the heart of a new organisation.

With deep and current experience of supporting councils in preparing for LGR including Castle Point District Council, Teignbridge District Council and Horsham District Council, we can help you protect and position your valued services for the future.

With our expert support, this is your moment to act early, plan with intent, and secure a stronger, more integrated future for your services.

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LGR Network

 

This network, supported by SLC, working with New Local, brings together council officers and portfolio holders to explore how councils can successfully navigate LGR whilst ensuring that sport, leisure, culture and active wellbeing remain central to the priorities of future unitary authorities.

 

Sessions are virtual, facilitated round table discussions which are tailored to the priorities/needs of attendees.

 

For more information on the Network please click here, and to sign up click here

“SLC delivered a high quality, focussed and comprehensive diagnostic review of our leisure strategies, facilities and offer that has provided a clear way forward as we build towards the next few years.”

 

Rob MacDonald

Leisure Strategy & Client Manager

Horsham District Council

“We are delighted with the outcome and quality of work SLC produced. They were keen to visit Blackpool and get a feel for the place, understand our needs and see some of our local assets. SLC have a huge amount of experience and knowledge which supported this work, they engaged well with our stakeholders and were clear with the objectives.”

 

Laura Ivinson, Move Together Blackpool

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