Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Template Training

About the training

As we continue to enhance our offer to members, we are introducing a training session to support the new Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) data template.

This session has been developed to ensure affected authorities are fully equipped to navigate a period of significant change with clarity and confidence. It provides a robust framework for capturing and interpreting data throughout the transition, enabling organisations to monitor impact in a meaningful and comparable way.

Building on the strength of Performance Networks, this training reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting our members with the tools they need to make informed, evidence-based decisions during times of transformation.

What the training covers

This session will provide a structured walkthrough of the LGR template, including:

• The purpose and structure of the new template
• Principles for consistent and reliable data during transition
• Approaches to monitoring operational and service impacts
• Practical guidance on completion and submission requirements
• Access to ongoing support throughout the reorganisation process

Why attend

Local Government Reorganisation brings significant change for affected authorities. This training provides a clear, practical walkthrough of the LGR template, helping members understand how to complete it and use it effectively.

By attending, authorities will be better placed to:

• Maintain data integrity throughout organisational transition
• Evidence the real-world impact of structural change on services
• Strengthen decision-making with consistent, comparable information
• Benchmark effectively with peers undergoing similar transformation
• Maximise the value of their Performance Networks membership

Who should attend

This programme is designed for those responsible for overseeing, coordinating, or contributing to LGR-related data and reporting, including:

• Senior service managers
• Performance leads
• Finance and transformation professionals
• Programme and change management teams

Delivered online via MS Teams, the session combines guidance with practical demonstration of the template in use. It is designed to be a practical walkthrough, with opportunities for discussion and clarification throughout.   We are holding two sessions to allow as many people as possible to attend.

To register your interest in LGR template training, please fill out the below form.