Local Government Reorganisation & Devolution

Local government is undergoing significant structural change, driven by the move towards unitary authorities and increased devolution.

We support authorities through every stage of reorganisation and devolution.

Key Areas

Structural Change

Establishment of unitary authorities / combined authorities
Mergers and boundary changes

Governance

New governance frameworks
Constitutions
Standing Orders

Workforce

Assets & Contracts

Asset Transfer (Contracts and Property)
Procurement planning

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Deep experience advising local authorities nationwide
Integrated legal expertise across public law, projects and employment
Strong track record supporting complex, high-value programmes
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Local Government Reorganisation Paused: Where Does That Leave Councils?

8 September 2026

Government Announcement – 7 September 2026 The Government has today announced a pause and review of its local government reorganisation programme, following updated legal advice. Peter Collins explains what you need to know. Decisions affecting Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk have been withdrawn, while proposals in a further 14 areas, as well as Cambridgeshire and... Read more

Government Consults on National Section 106 Templates: What Local Authorities Need to Know

26 August 2026

As the government consults on national section 106 templates for medium-sized housing sites, Emily Knowles, Rachel Lee and Katie Millar explain what this means for local planning authorities. Section 106 agreements are essential to the delivery of housing and infrastructure- they secure the planning obligations that make otherwise unacceptable development acceptable in planning terms. Yet... Read more

Accelerated Delivery: Billions to be Invested Into Safe & Secure Affordable Housing

26 August 2026

Announcements today show that government at both national and London level is moving beyond simply setting housing targets and is focusing on removing barriers to delivery. Emily Knowles, Gemma Duncan and Katie Millar explain what you need to know. The UK Government has announced close to £10bn in funding for 33 Strategic Partners: councils, housing... Read more

Local Government Reorganisation & Devolution

Key Areas

Structural Change

Governance

Workforce

Assets & Contracts

Why Sharpe Pritchard?

Our Local Government Team

Insights

Local Government Reorganisation Paused: Where Does That Leave Councils?

Government Consults on National Section 106 Templates: What Local Authorities Need to Know

Accelerated Delivery: Billions to be Invested Into Safe & Secure Affordable Housing

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