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LGR AND PROPERTY The indispensable role of property in successful unitary authority reorganisation
Local Government Reform often focuses on finance and staffing, but sidelining property professionals early on is a critical mistake. Discover why property experts are the foundational strategic partners needed to turn ambitious unitary authority plans into realistic, financially sound realities.
Neil Webster and Chris Gill
7 min read


UNLOCKING THE PUBLIC ESTATE The practical next steps for councils in 2026 – and the role government and sector bodies can play
Councils are facing a "crowded list of priorities" as they balance severe funding pressures with national mandates for housing and net zero. This summary of the 2026 "Unlocking the Public Estate" report explores practical steps for local authorities to transform their portfolios despite limited capacity and data gaps.

Guy Brett
8 min read
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