UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
Laying the foundations for better local public services
The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Digital and Cyber Playbook brings together practical guidance, tools, case studies and templates to help councils plan and deliver the digital, data, technology and cyber elements of reorganisation.
It supports councils to prepare for day one (vesting day), reduce risk, and shape the new authority.
This is a live resource, developed with councils and sector partners, and updated as new learning emerges.
Explore the guidance, tools and templates that make up the Playbook.
The Playbook is organised into themed resources covering common challenges in reorganisation, including:
The essential cyber, digital, data and technology foundations to ensure the new council is operational, safe and legal from day one.
How to balance different systems, cultures, expectations and skills while setting boundaries and priorities.
Why early collaboration and baselines are critical to a smoother day one and faster transformation.
Protecting data, detecting threats, maintaining secure access, and keeping critical services running from day one.
The Playbook is shaped by councils that have lived through reorganisation, as well as those preparing for it. Content is also supported by sector partners, including the Local Government Association (LGA), building on existing expertise and proven approaches.
Our roadmap shares the new content that will be added in future releases.
Contributions are welcome from anyone involved in LGR, including:
Share a case study, submit a tool, or suggest improvements to existing guidance.
