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Facing the scale of change set out in the English Devolution White Paper, 21 areas are currently navigating Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). To support them, the LGA and Local Partnerships have launched the LGR toolkit—a central index of wisdom, checklists, and thematic guidance to simplify the path from proposal to Vesting Day.

While councils have long established centralized procurement, contract management remains largely devolved. Natalia Silver explores the changing landscape, the impact of the Procurement Act, and how the Contract Management Pioneer Programme (CMPP) is driving value and culture change across local authorities.

Georgia Lewis of Local Partnerships provides crucial guidance for public authorities on preparing for Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract expiry, emphasizing the urgent need for early planning to ensure effective asset handback and mitigate risks.