Turn Local Government Reorganisation into long-term improvement
How to make the most of the once-in-a-generation reset
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is more than redrawing boundaries or merging departments. It’s a rare opportunity to rethink how your council works - for your staff and your residents.
The question is:
Will you preserve what you’ve got? Or use this moment to build something better?
At HSO, we work with councils that’ve been through it. Councils that used LGR to simplify, modernise, and improve services while reducing duplication and clearing technical debt.
Guide: Building a stronger council through LGR
Our guide shows how others have done it - and how you can too. Inside you'll find:
- Two approaches to LGR: One protects what’s there. The other builds something better
- What success looks like: Start with outcomes, not tech
- Tools that fit your world: How Gov360 helps councils avoid starting from scratch
- Real-world experience: Learn from Somerset, BCP, and North Yorkshire
- People-first transformation: Because systems don’t fix culture, people do.
“Throwing money at every legacy problem isn’t sustainable.”
Our guide shows you what to do instead.
You’re not starting from scratch. But you can start fresh.
LGR is about more than systems. It’s about how your people work, how services are delivered, and how technology supports - not hinders - your goals.
- Stop recreating the same problems in new systems
- Build services that flex and grow with your community
- Use AI to reduce admin, spot risk earlier, and free up your teams
- Prioritise quick wins, without losing sight of the big picture
Whether you're planning, mid-way through, or just trying to make sense of what comes next, this guide gives you a head start.
Local Government Reorganisation: Build a Better Council
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This isn’t a sales brochure. It’s a strategic roadmap - written for council leaders and transformation teams navigating the complex and chaotic reality of LGR.
If you’re asking, “Where do we start?”
Or, “How do we make sure this doesn’t just recreate old problems?”
This guide is for you.
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Local Government Reorganisation: Build a better council
If your council is going through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), or is expecting to soon, you already know the scale of what’s involved. And one of the most important strategic decisions you'll face. How do you manage your technology? LGR isn’t just an administrative exercise. It’s a rare opportunity to break from legacy systems, rethink long-standing processes, and put in place the kind of tools that will actually help your teams do more with less.