Local government reorganisation hub
Understanding local government reorganisation
Local government reorganisation (LGR) represents a significant change for councils, communities, and the public services they rely on. As plans develop across England, many organisations will be navigating new governance structures, revised responsibilities, and transitional arrangements, alongside continued pressure to deliver essential services.
Drawing on Zurich Municipal’s experience of working closely with local authorities, the LGR hub brings together practical information, insights, and guidance to help councils and stakeholders make sense of what is changing, why it is happening, and what it may mean in practice.
Whether you are seeking clarity on timelines, governance implications, workforce considerations, or operational impact.
Our aim is to provide clear, balanced information that helps organisations prepare with confidence and plan for a smooth and resilient transition.
Navigate LGR with confidence
FAQs
Need guidance on local government reorganisation? Our FAQs cover key questions to help you navigate change with confidence.
Shadow authority insurance
Find out more about our tailored insurance, designed to support shadow authorities from now until vesting day.
Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS)
Discover how Zurich Resilience Solutions can help local authorities manage risk, build resilience, and support a smooth transition through LGR.
Assess your LGR insurance readiness
Our interactive readiness checklist helps you identify potential gaps, prioritise actions and plan with confidence, providing practical guidance for every stage of the transition, from early planning through to implementation and delivery. Download the checklist and start assessing your readiness today.
LGR unpacked: join the conversation
LGR unpacked: roundtable discussions
At Zurich Municipal, we’re hosting roundtable discussions to understand how local government reorganisation is affecting your organisation and how we can evolve our support as an insurer. Your perspective will help shape the tools and guidance councils need through change.
If you’d like to be part of the conversation, please complete this form to register your interest (it takes just two minutes). We’ll use your details to invite you to relevant sessions and keep you updated.
Helping you navigate what’s next
Local government reorganisation is bringing a lot of change. Our focus is to support you through contract changes, bring risk approaches together, and shape insurance arrangements that meet the needs of your new unitary authority.
If you’d like to talk through next steps, or need support at any stage, please contact your account manager or send an email to:
More from the public sector
The hidden risks of structural change, and how organisations can stay ahead
