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New Council, New Conversation: Why LGR is a once-in-a-generation chance to reset public trust
Amidst the spreadsheets and risk logs, one thing risks getting lost: LGR is a rare, golden opportunity to reset your relationship with your residents. LGR changes the script. It gives councils a rare chance to say: “We’re new. We’re listening. And we want to get this right with you.”
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The Biggest Comms Fears When Going Through LGR
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is the biggest shake-up to local government for almost 50 years. Communication challenges will persist throughout, but none are insurmountable. From managing the spread of misinformation to maintaining trust throughout periods of uncertainty, effective communication is vital to navigating LGR successfully. Here, we break down some of the communications fears councils face during LGR and offer practical solutions to overcome them.
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Why Internal Communication is the Key to LGR Success
What if we told you that internal communications could make or break your Local Government Reorganisation journey? Not the glossy strategy, not the funding, not the new logo...internal comms. But comms are comms, right? Wrong. Too often, we think of communications as one catch-all function.
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The 3 Stages Local Government Reorganisation Stages You Need to Know About
Far more than just an admin exercise, LGR is probably the largest transformation an authority will go through. At its heart are three distinct stages and the key to thriving throughout LGR is understanding them. Each stage brings unique dynamics and pressures on leaders, teams, and operations. But once you’re aware of these you can better navigate the process, build resilience, and support your team(s).
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Emotional demands from the ‘sink or swim’ culture in housing
As change and transformation specialists, we’ve noticed that the role of frontline housing staff has undergone a dramatic transformation of its own over the past three decades. What was once primarily about managing tenancies, repairs, and rent has evolved into something far more complex. And nowadays, these professionals are often on the front line, facing crises that would test even the most experienced social worker or emergency responder.
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Don’t wait until it’s too late: Why culture should lead your local government reorganisation
For the councils affected, Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is a daunting prospect. Whether it’s unitarisation, mergers, or a wider reform agenda, the thought of redrawing organisational maps, redefining roles, and rethinking delivery models is enough to send even the most seasoned leader reaching for the comfort of the status quo.
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Why Investing in Private Sector Housing Teams Is a Win for Everyone
Investing in Private Sector Housing Teams could be the game changer local authorities need. Supporting small landlords while creating better housing opportunities doesn’t just help homelessness teams - it benefits the whole community. Here’s more on how…
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Resourcing Change Well
Change isn’t going away, and the ability to respond to a myriad of competing demands and priorities, and change the way we work for our communities is fast becoming core business. Yet this is happening at a time when resources are most stretched. Many organisations have been forced to reduce corporate and generic change and transformation teams, and yet ‘business as usual’ managers are also stretched, with increasing workloads.
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3 Signs Your Working Processes May Need Revising
In local government, the need for efficient and effective processes are key. Whether you’re part of a small or large team, the way you work can make or break your success.
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Navigating Inspection Readiness: Elevating Housing Services
As the regulatory inspection looms, we've been actively engaging with social landlords to discuss their readiness.
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Change in a Post-COVID World - Latest Findings!
If you’ve followed Lucy on social media, you’ll know she has a great passion for doing change well, and taking every opportunity to learn how to do it better! The pandemic created an opportunity for leaders to re-think change management, and has proved to be a huge disrupter to traditional tools and techniques. But why does this matter now, four years later?
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We are thrilled to announce that we have expanded our offer into Housing Services
We are thrilled to announce that we have expanded our offer into housing services, and welcome Justin Hunt, our new Housing Specialist Associate Consultant!
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Our Managing Director, Lucy Trueman, introduces our latest white paper, 'Lessons From Lockdown: Managing Change During the COVID-19 Crisis'

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