Local Government Reorganisation is a key priority for the Government in ensuring resilience, stability and sustainability in Local Government.
How CIPFA is helping with Local Government Reorganisation
CIPFA and F3 Consultancy, provide wraparound support on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and core resource planning through an assurance partner approach. This includes support at all stages of transition planning, including budget consolidation, workforce planning, development of governance models, property and valuation advice, supplier contract rationalisation and contract renegotiation.
As mentioned by the minister for MHCLG, CIPFA and its partner F3 Consultancy has prepared a template to assist local authorities in the 21 areas that are undergoing reorganisation. The template is designed to support the presentation of financial information in proposals with corresponding guidance and key guiding principles for transition.
Complete our expression of interest form to request access to our template and supporting guidance.
If you have any questions on the template or how CIPFA can support you with LGR, please email us at lgr@cipfa.org.
CIPFA's approach to LGR
Our approach is designed to provide assurance and guidance to councils as they address reorganisation by supporting councils, its officers and CIPFA members. It builds on CIPFA’s position as an independent standards-setting organisation championing strong public financial management. We also provide training and development support for officers which is particularly relevant to leading through change and critical friend and resilience support for Section 151 Officers.
CIPFA's previous work on LGR
CIPFA’s credibility is established through its previous work supporting councils through reorganisation. CIPFA has also provided assurance reviews for MHCLG on Exceptional Financial support for councils. In the past, we have reviewed police and fire business cases under the creation of Police and Fire Commissioners and worked with the Home Office when considering Police restructuring.
CIPFA continues to be represented at the Sector Support Steering Group with MHCLG and the LGA.
Assistance with LGR
Please contact simon.allsop@cipfa.org to find out how CIPFA can help you with Local Government Reorganisation.
