The transition to new unitary councils, as outlined in the Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation White Papers, will require substantial support for councils to successfully navigate the change. This is a complex and multifaceted process, and councils will need support to deliver it. Here's where we can help:
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Getting To Grips With Unitary Life
Many councillors are about to step into a new world where there are 100's of new services to deliver, many of which they never knew existed, or truly understood the resources required to deliver them. We can help you explore this new world to better understand unitary life.
Leadership Development
Our expert group of associates can provide local authority leaders and councillors with training on new governance structures and how to operate effectively within them. This includes understanding how to manage a larger, more complex organisation, and lead in a reformed political environment.
Support for Political Transition
We're vastly experienced to help guide on how to manage the transition from a multi-tiered systems to a unitary model. This may include support to manage potential tensions, not just in the here and now but over the coming months and years. We can also facilitate the coming together of your political colleagues; and not just those in your 'team', but those from other groups who may become future colleagues.
Governance Frameworks
We 're skilled in helping to establish clear governance frameworks for decision-making, accountability, and public engagement within the new unitary structure.
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Staff Integration
We offer facilitated workshops that will help staff integrate from different councils into a single workforce.
Training and Development
We can tailor comprehensive training programs for staff to adapt to new roles, procedures, and service delivery models. Focussed packages for both leadership teams and frontline staff are also our speciality.
Change Management
You and your people are already on the change curve. Don't leave it too late to offer support connected to managing change and building personal resilience. We can help here as we have access to world class guest speakers who have incredible change stories to tell.
Building a Unified Culture
We can provide the best sector specific team-building exercises, leadership workshops, and regular cross-council communication to foster a new, cohesive organisational culture.
Staff and Community Engagement
We can help to create spaces for dialogue between staff and the local community to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible. Addressing concerns and creating shared goals will be essential to fostering unity.
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Public Communication Strategy
We have experts ready to help you deliver clear and consistent messaging that will be essential when reassuring residents and stakeholders that services will not be disrupted.
Stakeholder Engagement
Effective engagement strategies are needed to ensure that all stakeholders (residents, employees, local businesses, community groups, etc.) are informed and have opportunities to give feedback during the transition. This includes organizing consultation events, surveys, and feedback sessions. We have the capacity to help you with this.
Managing Perceptions and Concerns
We'll provide you with support when it comes to managing public concerns, including fears of reduced local services, job losses, or a loss of identity. A communication strategy that emphasizes the benefits of the merger, such as cost savings or improved service delivery, will help mitigate these concerns.
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COMING SOON
We've created an ultra interactive website that your people can access to help them better understand the challenges and opportunities that LGR may bring.
We'll let you know more about this exciting development soon.
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