techUK x LGA - Local Government Reorganisation Supplier Briefing

The landscape of local government is changing. In November 2025, many councils will submit local government reorganisation (LGR) proposals to government. As suppliers, your role in supporting councils through this critical transition is more important than ever. Join us to explore ways to successfully navigate the upcoming digital and technology changes brought about by LGR.

Join us for a focused supplier briefing event and practical workshop exploring the digital and technology aspects of LGR.

The session will focus on:

Welcome and introduction: Background and importance of event, hearing what it’s like to be a council currently in the LGR process.	techUK & Jonathan Stephenson CEO Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council
Understanding the national digital context: The changing national digital landscape, the needs of councils during LGR and LGA sector support.	LGA Speaker
National work on market reform: work taking place with the DSIT commercial centre of excellence to understand and shape the market.	MHCLG Local Digital Speaker
Increasing understanding of the LGR journey: What reorganisation involves for councils, the challenges and opportunities. A deep dive into a topic such as data migration, cyber or system integration. Procurement processes and how suppliers can best engage with new organisational structure.	Council Speaker
Workshop to explore the role of suppliers: Learning from suppliers attending the event their LGR (or relevant merger/shared services) experiences and insight.
Exploring challenges: Explore the main challenges of transitioning to a new council and converging services.
Barrier exploration: Understand any barriers that hinder progress.
Ideation: Generate possible solutions to enable councils to be supported throughout the LGR journey.
Event Wrap up & Closure	Jonathan Stephenson & techUK

This event offers a key opportunity for techUK members to hear directly from sector leaders. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges council face and explore how to collaborate more effectively during this period of change. This learning will help to inform guidance being produced for suppliers on LGR.

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