Empowering Councils
with Property Strategy
WHO WE ARE
Local Government Property Consultants (LGPC) is a specialist estate and asset advisory service for councils and education providers, focused on turning property portfolios into homes, savings and better services. We understand that local authorities face unique challenges — from balancing community needs with financial pressures, to preparing for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and future service demands.
Our Purpose
We believe property should be more than a liability on the balance sheet — it should be an active driver of public value. That means:
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Rationalising estates to ensure efficiency and compliance.
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Unlocking surplus land for housing and regeneration.
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Repurposing assets to meet new responsibilities and community needs.
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Supporting councils through both everyday pressures and major transitions, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
Our role is to give councils viable, practical routes forward so they can make the best use of their resources.
Our Experience
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Senior-level expertise in estate optimisation, housing delivery, disposals, and strategic property planning.
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Proven track record advising public sector organisations on capital generation and asset management.
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In-depth knowledge of local authority structures, procurement, governance, and partnership working.
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A clear understanding of the pressures councils face — from budget gaps to net zero targets.
With LGPC, councils gain access to an independent, trusted partner that is fully focused on outcomes, not generic advice.
Procurement & Regulatory Compliance
We understand that local authorities and public sector bodies operate under rigorous procurement and transparency obligations. That’s why at LGPC we are:
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Fully aligned with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated Regulations that came into force in February 2025.
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Operating exclusively with public sector clients, within the new procurement regime covering transparency, record-keeping and reporting requirements.
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Providing all the documentation councils need for a compliant appointment — whether by direct award, quotation, competitive tender or via approved public-sector frameworks.
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Maintaining ongoing oversight of Cabinet Office guidance and implementation updates to ensure our processes remain fully current as the regime evolves.
Our Compliance Commitments
LGPC complies with all relevant public-sector and professional requirements, including:
Public Sector Procurement & Governance
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Procurement Act 2023
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Procurement Regulations (in force from February 2025)
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Public Contracts regime, including transparency notices and reporting
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Local Government Act 1999 — Best Value Duty
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Local Government Transparency Code
Professional Standards & Ethical Compliance
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RICS professional and ethical standards
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Bribery Act 2010 and anti-fraud/anti-corruption duties
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Conflict-of-interest controls
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Transparent, compliant charging structures
Data Protection & Information Security
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UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
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Secure data retention and handling
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Information-security and cyber-security good practice (ISO-aligned)
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Encrypted storage, controlled access and secure file transfer
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Equality, Safety & Operational Compliance
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Public Sector Equality Duty (Equality Act 2010)
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Health & Safety compliance during site work
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Adherence to local authority site protocols
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Appropriate professional indemnity, public liability and employers' liability insurance
How We Work
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Collaborative & Transparent – embedding with your teams and decision-making processes.
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Outcome-Focused – ensuring advice leads directly to deliverables, not just reports.
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Flexible Engagement – from project-based support, to interim leadership, to long-term strategic partnership.
Our goal is to leave councils stronger, better organised, and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.