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Welcome to your central resource for restructuring councils, featuring a curated collection of white papers, webinars, blogs, and practical guides – all regularly updated to reflect the latest developments and insights into the evolving LGR landscape.
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Expert Insight: David Lyford-Tilley of CIPFA on Local Government Reorganisation
We chat to David at the OneAdvanced Government and Housing summit on successful LGR preparation.
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Our latest report explores how Local Government Reorganisation can move towards a more intelligent system of work with embedded intelligence.
Recommended Resources for Government
Resource type: BlogResource sector: GovernmentPublished on 11/06/2026
Why sovereign AI is now essential for local government
Your teams are already using AI – the question is whether you know where, how, or with what data. As shadow AI grows, so do the risks. Find out why councils are rethinking their approach and turning to sovereign AI.
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Resource type: BlogResource sector: GovernmentPublished on 17/03/2026
Local Government Reorganisation: Navigating complexity while building for the future
LGR can feel all consuming, but beneath the structural change lies a powerful opportunity: to streamline services, modernise systems, and strengthen long term resilience. Discover how councils can turn a challenging moment into meaningful progress fo...
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Resource type: BlogPublished on 10/12/2025
Local government reorganisation: Simplifying IT complexity
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is a transformative journey, uniting distinct councils with unique cultures, processes and technologies. While the goal is to enhance efficiency and community outcomes, the real challenge lies in merging complex ...
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Resource type: WhitepaperResource sector: GovernmentPublished on 31/08/2025
5-point guide to Local Government Reorganisation: Partnering for progress
This 5-point guide draws on insights from Pam Duke, who has led through the realities of local government reorganisation. Discover practical, real-world strategies designed to help leaders restructure with purpose and confidence.
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Resource type: BlogResource sector: GovernmentPublished on 10/07/2025
The role of AI in council mergers: Tackling complexity with confidence
In this short-read article, we highlight how AI can have a transformative effect on successful local government restructuring, saving time for leaderships teams and employees, while providing strategic insight in to operational requirements.
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Resource type: BlogResource sector: HousingPublished on 30/04/2025
How will council mergers affect housing associations?
With the release of the English Devolution White Paper in December 2024, the government has outlined plans to restructure remaining two-tier local authorities into single-tier unitary authorities across England. This shift aims to improve efficiency,...
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Resource type: BlogResource sector: GovernmentPublished on 11/09/2025
The cost of council mergers is rising – do you have the right tech to cope?
With Local Government Reorganisation costs set to rise, could technology be the key to smarter, leaner local governance?
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Resource type: WhitepaperResource sector: Government
Council mergers and devolution: Embracing change
Explore the impact of large-scale mergers and devolution in our whitepaper. We examine how devolution will transform local services, the role of technology, and the powers of new mayoral and strategic authorities
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Resource type: WhitepaperResource sector: Government
Insourcing vs Outsourcing in Public Sector Procurement
Delve into the insourcing vs. outsourcing debate, to see how the chosen delivery method can maximise an organisation’s potential to provide efficient, effective, and responsive public services.
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Resource type: WebinarResource sector: GovernmentPublished on 07/07/2026
Redefining the future of work with IQ Government
No matter where you sit across government - central, local, or blue light, this webinar is one you can’t afford to miss. Discover how IQ for Government is transforming the future of work by bringing people, data and AI together into a single intell...
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Resource type: WebinarResource sector: GovernmentPublished on 19/10/2025
Navigating council mergers: Challenges, solutions, and best practices
In this webinar we will discuss the challenges and opportunities of Local Authority mergers with our guest speaker Pam Duke. Pam will discuss her involvement in the 5-year restructuring of six districts, leveraging her expertise throughout the entire...
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Resource type: WebinarPublished on 26/11/2024
So You Think You've Got Your Act Together? PA23 and How SaaS Will Help!
This webinar delves into the latest updates and implications of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and explores how Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions can aid organisations in navigating the changes and minimise the administrative function for Procu...
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Resource type: WebinarPublished on 22/01/2024
Making the move from OpenAccounts to Financials
Explore the transition from OpenAccounts to Financials. This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to Financials, highlighting the enhanced capabilities that the graduation can offer as well as taking a look at the key differences between...
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Resource type: WebinarPublished on 06/07/2025
Streamline & Secure Government & Housing Processes with OneAdvanced AI
Unlock the potential of innovation with OneAdvanced AI in our upcoming webinar, tailored specifically for government and housing organisations. Discover how this cutting-edge technology can streamline operations, enhance security, and drive efficienc...
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Opportunity through change
Explore how Local Government Reorganisation can streamline processes, modernise systems, and deliver more efficient, responsive services.
LGR in Practice: How South Staffordshire Council is Preparing for Change
As LGR progresses, South Staffordshire Council is taking a proactive approach to reducing risk and preparing for change. By graduating from OneAdvanced's long-standing on-premise finance system to Financials, the council is improving data readiness, supporting future standardisation and helping ensure residents continue to receive the high standards of service they expect.
Expert Insight: Chris Whitehead, VP of Government and Housing at OneAdvanced, on how to prepare for the next wave of LGR
Chris cuts through the noise with clear, practical guidance for leadership teams – showing how a sharp technology strategy can turn complexity into momentum.
Visit our PA23 hub!
Our PA23 hub offers the latest on the Procurement Act 2023
Take a look at expert led resources created to cut through the complexity – featuring blogs, white papers, webinars, and guides.
Introducing IQ: The Intelligent System of Work
Expert Insight: Tony Colson of Socitm gives his advice on successful Local Government Reorganisation
Tony discusses the importance of strategic planning, at the OneAdvanced Government and Housing Summit.
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Streamline sourcing, supplier, and contract management with our Source to Contract (S2C) solution. Gain compliance, visibility, and insights across procurement, reduce supplier risk, and cut costs—driving operational excellence every step of the way.
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Financials
Financial Management Software
Simplify your day with a user-friendly accounting solution, configured for greater automation and productivity. Access real-time data to enhance forecasting and reporting for strategic decisions.
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Risk Management
Governance and Risk Management Software
Protect your organisation from pitfalls and transform risk into a strategic advantage. Identify, assess, and manage risk in consolidated and configurable risk registers within a single flexible framework, with reporting at the click of a button.
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- Capture, evaluate and manage risks in a single flexible framework
- Consolidated and configurable risk registers
- Risk categorisation and ownership
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Meetings and Board Management
Governance and Risk Management Software
Streamline meetings, save valuable time and foster effective communication to bolster decision-making and support organisational resilience. Enhance board organisation with efficient and secure record keeping, and built-in guidance for any ability.
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- Live note taking, and one-click minutes
- Add Decisions, Minutes, Actions and Votes
- Easily create Teams and Zoom links
Performance and Talent
Continuous performance management
An unparalleled framework that transforms how you handle employee appraisals and development, moving away from the rigid structure of annual reviews and helping you create a more meaningful, agile and well-rounded approach to performance management.
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- Agile goal setting
- Talent snapshots
- Engagement surveys
Purchasing
Procurement and Spend Management Software
Purchasing makes it easy for businesses to buy from approved suppliers in one place. We help you simplify buying, track spend and ensure compliance while reducing maverick spend and approval delays.
- Supplier managed catalogue
- Sustainability
- Buyer insights
- Impact analysis
- Supplier punchouts
Government and Housing Virtual Summit 2025
Expert Panel Session
Watch our expert panel session from the Government and Housing Virtual Summit, with practical advice on LGR preparation from Tony Colson of Socitm and David Lyford-Tilley of CIPFA – free and on demand
Enabling LGR success with expert IT Services
We help new authorities de-risk the LGR journey, ensuring they maintain service continuity while building a scalable, secure, and cloud-first foundation for the future. From managing complex system integrations and strengthening cybersecurity across hybrid estates to delivering cost optimisation and 24/7 UK-based user support, our award-winning managed services provide the stability restructuring councils need.
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Learn how our AI solutions prioritise transparency, fairness, and security, whilst empowering organisations with cutting-edge technology.Local Government Reorganisation FAQs
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