6 Local Government Reorganisation Blog posts

New government guidance sets out who takes over an LGPS fund when a county council is abolished, what it means for members, and the 2027 deadlines.

The UK Government has confirmed new unitary councils across 14 areas of England, with elections in May 2027 and go-live in April 2028. Here's what it means for council staff, recruiting teams and jobseekers

Thinking of applying to a shadow council during local government reorganisation? What shadow authorities do, your employment rights, and the career case.

The Surrey LGR decision is confirmed. Find out what happens next, from the Surrey council reorganisation timeline to the 2026 elections and what it means for East Surrey and West Surrey councils.

Wondering how local government reorganisation affects council jobs? We cover TUPE protections, redundancy, pensions, and whether to apply during LGR.

Learn what local government reorganisation means for England's councils. Our guide explains unitary councils, the benefits of LGR, and which areas are affected.