The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Digital and Cyber Playbook is a resource we will continue to develop, with new content being added in future releases.
The roadmap
Next releases
Cyber readiness
Protecting data, detecting threats, maintaining secure access, and keeping critical services running from day one.
Disaggregating services and data
Guidance on safely and legally separating shared systems, services and data when councils need to split rather than merge.
Digital and cyber leadership during transition
Maintaining strong, visible leadership for digital, data, and technology is in place to deliver successful reorganisation.
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The Playbook is shaped by councils that have lived through reorganisation, as well as those preparing for it. Share feedback on this release, and help us prioritise future content.
Available resources
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.
UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) 