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10 Technology Decisions Every Council Must Make Before
Local Government Reorganisation

FREE Executive Briefing

Local Government Reorganisation is one of the biggest changes English councils have faced in decades.

Whilst governance and organisational structures receive much of the attention, the technology decisions made today will determine whether your new authority can operate securely, efficiently and without disruption from the moment it goes live.

This practical Executive Briefing has been created for CEOs, CIOs, Directors of Digital, Heads of ICT and Transformation Leaders responsible for preparing their organisation for Local Government Reorganisation.

Inside, you’ll discover the ten technology decisions that will help reduce risk, maintain service continuity and create a modern Microsoft foundation for the future authority.

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Is Your Council Day One Ready?

10 Technology Decisions Every Council Must Make Before Local Government Reorganisation

Gain practical insight into the technology priorities every council should consider before migration begins.

✔ Microsoft 365

✔ SharePoint

✔ Identity & Security

✔ Business Applications

✔ Information Governance

✔ Migration Planning

✔ Operational Readiness

✔ Future AI Readiness

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    Technology Planning Starts
    Long Before Migration

    One of the biggest misconceptions about Local Government Reorganisation is that technology preparation begins once migration plans have been agreed.

    In reality, successful programmes start much earlier.

    Long before systems are migrated, digital leaders need to understand their Microsoft estate, identify technical risks, assess existing complexity and make informed decisions about the future architecture of the new authority.

    The earlier these conversations begin, the greater the opportunity to reduce risk, simplify delivery and avoid carrying unnecessary technical debt into the future authority.

    Before You Begin… Ask Yourself

    Most councils preparing for Local Government Reorganisation are already asking questions like these:

    • How many Microsoft 365 tenants will need to be consolidated?
    • What does our SharePoint estate actually look like?
    • How will identity and access be managed across the new authority?
    • Which business applications are critical to maintaining frontline services?
    • Are we carrying unnecessary technical debt?
    • How do we maintain security and compliance during migration?
    • Which systems should be modernised rather than simply migrated?
    • Are we creating a modern digital foundation—or inheriting years of complexity?

    If you’re still working through these questions, this Executive Briefing has been written for you.

    What You'll Learn

    Rather than focusing on organisational structures, this Executive Briefing explores the technology decisions that underpin a successful Local Government Reorganisation.

    Inside you’ll discover practical guidance on:

    • Understanding Your Microsoft Estate: Why understanding your current Microsoft environment is the foundation of every successful reorganisation programme.
    • Microsoft 365 & Digital Workplace: Preparing Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook and collaboration services to support staff from Day One.
    • Identity, Security & Compliance: Creating a secure Microsoft environment through Microsoft Entra ID, governance and compliance.
    • Information & SharePoint: Building trusted information architecture that supports productivity, governance and future AI adoption.
    • Business Applications: Protecting the systems that support planning, customer services, housing, finance and operational delivery.
    • Migration & Business Continuity: Reducing technology risk while maintaining essential public services.
    • Building the Future Authority: Using Local Government Reorganisation as an opportunity to modernise, not simply merge, your Microsoft environment.

    Introducing the
    CPS Day One Ready™ Framework

    Successful Local Government Reorganisation isn’t achieved by technology migration alone.

    It requires a secure, resilient Microsoft platform capable of supporting thousands of employees and millions of citizen interactions.

    The Executive Briefing introduces the CPS Day One Ready™ Framework, helping councils assess six critical areas of technology readiness:

    • Microsoft 365 & Digital Workplace
    • Identity, Security & Compliance
    • Information & Data
    • Business Applications
    • Operational Readiness
    • Future Transformation

    The framework provides a practical way for digital leaders to assess readiness, identify risks and prioritise technology decisions throughout the reorganisation journey.

    Who Should Read This Executive Briefing?

    This briefing has been written specifically for senior leaders responsible for technology and transformation within local government, including:

    • Chief Executives
    • Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
    • Directors of Digital
    • Heads of ICT
    • Chief Technology Officers
    • Transformation Directors
    • Programme Directors
    • Information Governance Leads
    • Microsoft 365 Managers
    • ICT Managers

    Whether your authority is at the beginning of its reorganisation journey or already planning migration activities, this briefing will help shape the technology decisions that matter most.

    Why CPS?

    CPS is one of the UK’s leading Microsoft Solutions Partners, helping public sector organisations modernise Microsoft technology through Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, AI and Managed Services.

    Our approach to Local Government Reorganisation goes beyond migration.

    We help councils understand their current Microsoft environment, reduce technology risk and create secure digital foundations that enable successful reorganisation and future transformation.

    Download the Executive Briefing Document