Will the local government landscape in England look much different after LGR? How exactly will it save councils money? What impact will there be on elections?

LGIU Chief Executive Jonathan Carr-West and Principal Researcher Greg Stride dig into the final proposals produced by DPP areas last month and answer these and other questions sent in by LGIU members.

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01:23 – Q1: How different will the landscape of local government look after LGR?
06:38 – Q2: How exactly will LGR save councils’ money?
08:35 – Q3: Where is public service reform in LGR?
12:29 – Q4: What impact will the reduction of councillors have on local democracy?
17:44 – Q5: What do the public think about LGR?
21:55 – Q6: How likely are the deadlines to still be met as planned?
23:20 – Q7: What will happen to councils that do not submit proposals?
27:36 – Q8: What impact will LGR have on elections?
30:32 – Q9: What’s your advice for non-DPP areas and central government regarding the decisions ahead?