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Local Government Reorganisation & Devolution
Preparing property, housing and assets for transition - and beyond
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and the wider devolution agenda represent one of the most significant shifts in local government for a generation. Councils across England are being asked to simplify governance, merge services, and take on new statutory responsibilities.
For property, housing and asset portfolios, the stakes could not be higher. Decisions taken today will shape the efficiency, financial resilience, and long-term sustainability of local government for decades to come.
While LGPC advises on Local Government Reorganisation across England, much of our work also supports ‘business as usual’ – helping councils that are not undergoing LGR make better use of their estates, reduce costs and support housing delivery.
At LGPC, we work alongside councils to ensure estates are fit for the future: efficient, income-generating, compliant with energy and net zero targets, and aligned with community need. Our role is to give local authorities a clear, professional path through transition - and the confidence that their assets are working in the best interests of residents and the public good.
Why Strategy Matters Now
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Over 60% of councils are planning asset disposals or transfers in the next financial year.
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Energy compliance and carbon regulation are tightening; non-compliant buildings risk becoming liabilities.
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New statutory housing duties and temporary housing pressures are mounting.
LGPC helps ensure your estate decisions are defensible, purposeful, and aligned with emerging statutory, financial, and environmental demands.
Key Questions Every Council Must Ask
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Which assets are viable long-term, and which may become costly burdens under rising energy & compliance standards?
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Are buildings being used efficiently, or is duplication adding cost and reducing impact?
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How can assets be flexible to serve future statutory needs and changing community demands?
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Could you collaborate with neighbouring councils (shared estates or service hubs) to reduce overheads?
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Which disposals can release capital, and which assets can deliver steady income?
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Is there existing stock or land that could address TA/EA needs, reduce costs, and improve quality?
Our Action Plan:
What LGPC Does
Priority Areas for Action
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Estate Efficiency & Condition - Identify underused, aging buildings that drain budgets.
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Capital & Revenue Unlock - Release funds via disposals, lease reviews, development partners.
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Net Zero & Energy Performance - Retrofit planning, EPC compliance, future-proofing.
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Housing & TA Provisioning - Convert existing assets, expedite delivery, reduce spending on external TA.
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Cross-Authority Collaboration - Shared services, consolidations, shared asset mapping.
Why LGPC?
Unlike generalist consultancies, LGPC focuses exclusively on local government property, housing, and assets.
We bring:
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Specialist knowledge of LGR and devolution - anticipating requirements before they are mandated.
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Independent, council-facing advice - aligned with the public interest, not private developer agendas.
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Proven frameworks - including asset review templates, vesting-day checklists, and governance dashboards developed for council estates.
Our aim is simple: to help councils prepare, transition, and thrive in a reorganised landscape — with property strategies that are practical, efficient, and community-focused.
Start Your LGR Estate Readiness
Decisions made now prevent costly liabilities later.
Let LGPC help you build a transition plan that delivers results - from first 100 days through the new authority’s first year.