Devolution and Local Government Reform

The English Devolution and Community Engagement Act 2026, together with the Government’s decisions on Local Government Reorganisation, marks one of the most significant restructurings of English local governance in a generation. The transition towards Strategic Authorities, expanded mayoral powers and new unitary structures is reshaping how decisions are made, services are delivered and investment is prioritised across England.

For local authorities, public bodies and delivery partners, the implications are substantial: governance redesign, service integration, financial resilience, asset rationalisation, workforce transition and new models of regional accountability. At the same time, these reforms create major opportunities to drive regeneration, strengthen local growth, improve public service outcomes and deliver more integrated place-based leadership at scale.

Our dedicated hub brings together expert legal and strategic insight, practical guidance and the latest developments on devolution, strategic authorities and local government reorganisation. From navigating the legislative framework and implementation timelines to managing governance, procurement, constitutional and delivery issues, our public sector team is supporting authorities and partners through every stage of transition.

Explore our latest resources - or get in touch to discuss what these reforms mean for your organisation, region and future operating model.