Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution

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Local government reorganisation is structural, digital is THE risk.

As a Chief Information Officer or Chief Digital Officer, you’re expected to integrate systems, stabilise services, design a new operating model, and deliver savings. All under scrutiny and at pace. LGR presents an additional layer of complexity and challenge.

The Socitm Institute is your strategic DDaT support partner

Reorganisation is more than structural change. It’s a once-in-a-generation digital reset. The decisions you make now about systems, suppliers, data and operating models will shape your performance and financial sustainability for years to come.

Socitm’s Institute works alongside you to reduce risk, accelerate integration and create a clear, future-ready DDaT strategy – combining peer intelligence, independent assurance and hands-on advisory support.

Socitm’s three-stage support model

You get practical, hands-on support so you can maintain business-as-usual while you’re designing and developing new models of service delivery.

Combine general membership with bespoke commissioning to design your custom route to vesting day (and beyond).

Get Institute support for each stage of your transformation process

STAGE 1
Discovery & design

Before integration begins, clarity is essential. Socitm helps you establish a strong foundation through:

DDaT baseline and maturity assessment.
Application and infrastructure mapping, target operating model design, governance and assurance frameworks, workforce capability, skills readiness and gap analysis, and recruitment support.

💎 Membership
Peer networks, consultancy access, repeatable templates.

🔑 Commissioned
Discovery workshops, design, benchmarking, independent reviews, actionable reports.

STAGE 2
Transition & integration

Manage system rationalisation, Enterprise Resource Planning alignment, data integration, supplier consolidation, and service continuity.

💎 Membership
Peer access, guidance, toolkits, managed forums.

🔑 Commissioned
Assurance, critical friend and challenge, programme advisory, planning, reporting.

STAGE 3
Future state optimisation

Enable a stronger digital future: AI and data strategy, cloud optimisation, leadership development, upskilling, continuous improvement.

💎 Membership
Networks, training, exchange.

🔑 Commissioned
Maturity assessments, benchmarking, strategy development, senior advisory, mentoring and recruitment.

Membership vs commissioned

Membership on its own offers you a DIY way of tackling LGR. Commission Socitm Institute for an extra (but expert and independent) pair (or more) of hands.

The integration of DDaT services is a ‘must-have‘ when transitioning to unitary authorities and mayoral models. The Institute’s extra DDaT services offers you with the necessary tools and frameworks to ensure a seamless and sustainable transition.

Remember that change needs to be sustainable and long-lasting. It must be done correctly from start.

💎 Membership

Peer networks
Consultancy hours
Templates
Learning and development

🔑 Commissioned

Target operating model facilitation
Independent assurance reviews
Structured transition planning
Executive advisory support
Recruitment support
Benchmarking tools

Why Socitm?

Socitm is a trusted, neutral and independent charitable organisation.

Since 1986 we’ve provided unrivalled sector experience, deep local government understanding, national peer intelligence and a powerful support network.

The Socitm Institute provides further senior advisory capacity, independent challenge, programme insight and rapid support.

Talk to us

Book a 30-minute informal and confidential LGR DDaT diagnostic conversation.
Explore support options and discuss your current stage and priorities.

David Ogden | Mobile: 07906949198 | Email: david.ogden@socitm.net

LGR and devolution

Local government reorganisation is structural, digital is THE risk.

The Socitm Institute is your strategic DDaT support partner