Maintaining Service Continuity
Residents continue to expect reliable, responsive services throughout the transition. Any disruption can impact public confidence and frontline delivery.
Helping councils navigate reorganisation with confidence
Local Government Reorganisation
Preparing for Day One. Building the foundations for the future.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) represents one of the most significant changes to English local government in decades.
Across England, district, county and unitary authorities are being asked to rethink how services are delivered, organisations are structured and communities are served. For many councils, this means merging authorities, creating new operating models, consolidating technology platforms and supporting staff through an unprecedented period of change.
Whilst the political decisions surrounding reorganisation are being made nationally, the responsibility for delivering successful change sits with local authorities.
The challenge is immense.
Councils must continue to deliver critical public services whilst simultaneously redesigning governance, integrating teams, consolidating systems, managing information securely and preparing for entirely new ways of working.
This is far more than an organisational restructure.
It is a transformation programme.
At CPS, we help councils reduce uncertainty, manage risk and prepare for successful reorganisation through practical planning, Microsoft technology expertise and extensive public sector transformation experience.
Our Local Government Reorganisation Readiness Assessment provides councils with a clear, evidence-based roadmap to become Day One ready and create the foundations for long-term digital transformation.
Understanding Local Government Reorganisation
The Government’s programme of Local Government Reorganisation is designed to simplify local government structures by creating larger unitary authorities capable of delivering more efficient, sustainable and joined-up public services.
For councils, this means much more than organisational change.
It means bringing together people, processes, technology, information and governance from multiple organisations—often with different cultures, systems and ways of working.
Every council will face its own unique challenges, but many are already asking the same questions.
- How do we safely merge Microsoft 365 environments?
- How do we maintain services during transition?
- How do we manage multiple SharePoint estates?
- How do we consolidate identity, security and governance?
- What happens to our data?
- How do we support staff through change?
- How do we ensure citizens experience continuity?
- How do we prepare for AI whilst managing reorganisation?
These are not simply IT questions.
They are organisational challenges requiring careful planning, strong governance and a clear transformation roadmap.
The Challenges Facing Councils
Successful reorganisation requires councils to manage several complex programmes simultaneously.
Consolidating Technology
Many authorities will inherit multiple Microsoft 365 tenants, SharePoint environments, Teams structures, Dynamics applications and legacy systems.
Without a clear strategy, duplication, complexity and cost quickly increase.
Information and Data Governance
Bringing together large volumes of information introduces challenges around permissions, retention, records management, compliance and information security.
Good governance becomes even more critical during reorganisation.
Supporting Staff
Staff are adapting to new structures, new colleagues, new leadership and new ways of working.
Providing clear access to information, policies and operational guidance helps reduce uncertainty and improve productivity.
Programme Complexity
Reorganisation is rarely a single project.
It consists of hundreds of interconnected workstreams covering governance, technology, finance, HR, property, customer services, communications and operational transformation.
Managing dependencies effectively is essential.
Preparing for the Future
Whilst councils focus on Day One readiness, they also have an opportunity to build the foundations for future innovation through AI, automation and modern digital services.
The authorities that prepare now will be better positioned to become the digitally enabled councils of tomorrow.
From Reorganisation to Transformation
Many organisations view Local Government Reorganisation purely as a migration exercise.
We believe it should be viewed differently.
Reorganisation creates a unique opportunity to modernise how councils operate.
Rather than simply moving existing systems into a larger organisation, councils have an opportunity to simplify processes, improve governance, strengthen collaboration and introduce new digital capabilities that support staff and improve citizen outcomes.
Done well, reorganisation becomes the catalyst for long-term transformation.
CPS helps councils approach Local Government Reorganisation with clarity, control and confidence. Our structured approach brings together Microsoft technology expertise, public sector transformation experience, governance, security, adoption and AI readiness to help authorities prepare for Day One while building stronger foundations for the future.
The LGR Readiness Assessment
Your first step towards Day One readiness
Every successful reorganisation starts with understanding where you are today.
Our Local Government Reorganisation Readiness Assessment provides an independent review of your current environment, helping leadership teams understand risks, opportunities and priorities before major decisions are made.
The assessment gives councils a practical roadmap for successful reorganisation rather than simply identifying technical issues.
The assessment reviews:
Microsoft 365 Estate
- Tenant strategy
- Microsoft 365 architecture
- Licensing considerations
- Collaboration environments
Identity and Security
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Identity management
- Access controls
- Conditional Access
- Security posture
Information Governance
- SharePoint structure
- Permissions
- Records management
- Retention policies
- Purview readiness
- Information architecture
Data and Applications
- Existing platforms
- Dynamics 365
- Power Platform
- Integration points
- Data quality
- Migration complexity
Operational Readiness
- Service continuity
- Collaboration maturity
- Programme governance
- Risks and dependencies
- Organisational readiness
AI Readiness
- Copilot readiness
- Knowledge management
- Information discoverability
- Governance maturity
- Opportunities for AI Agents and automation
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Why CPS?
CPS has extensive experience supporting public sector organisations through digital transformation using Microsoft technologies.
Our expertise spans:
- Microsoft 365
- SharePoint
- Teams
- Microsoft Copilot
- Copilot Studio
- AI Agents
- Power Platform
- Dynamics 365
- Information Governance
- Security and Compliance
- Programme Delivery
- Change and Adoption
Rather than focusing solely on migration, we help councils build secure, well-governed digital foundations that support both successful reorganisation and future innovation.
Our approach is practical, collaborative and centred on reducing operational risk whilst enabling long-term transformation.
We’ve worked with government departments across the UK to simplify service delivery, modernise operations, and deliver tangible results. Our deep understanding of central government challenges, from operational complexities to AI adoption, means we deliver solutions that are both practical and sustainable.
With CPS, you benefit from:
- A Microsoft Solutions Partner with expertise in public sector digital transformation
- Specialists in secure collaboration, automation, and data management
- A discovery-led approach that tailors every project to your needs and budget
- Proven success helping authorities reduce turnaround times, improve transparency, and boost team productivity
We’re more than a vendor, we’re a strategic partner who shares your commitment to better public services.
We understand the unique challenges facing central government departments.
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Book Your LGR Readiness Assessment
Every council’s reorganisation journey is different.
Our Readiness Assessment provides the clarity, confidence and practical roadmap needed to prepare for successful transition whilst creating the foundations for future transformation.
Whether your authority is in the early stages of planning or preparing for implementation, our specialists can help you understand your current position and identify the most effective path forward.
Book your Local Government Reorganisation Readiness Assessment today and start planning with confidence.
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