LGE and Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation
Within Local Government East, devolution and reorganisation has been highlighted as a top priority.
The policy team aims to influence government thinking in this sphere, and are also working with colleagues in other organisations, such as the subnational transport bodies, Chambers East and the East of England All Party Parliamentary Group, to ensure that opportunities for the East are identified and delivered as part of the devolution and reorganisation agenda.
LGE also provides a forum for chief executives to collaborate with one another about their experiences around devolution and reorganisation, enabling the sharing of best practice and intel across the region.
The Employer Services Team is a trusted partner to our councils navigating the complex challenges of devolution and local government reorganisation. From workforce integration and restructuring to the harmonisation of terms and conditions of employment and TUPE, the team will provide expert guidance rooted in professional expertise and best practice. The team is offering the following for the region:
- Regular updates to our Heads of HR meetings each month.
- Feeding back from the National Association of Regional Employers (NARE) meetings and sharing expertise and best practice from other regions
- Working alongside our recognised trade unions to encourage joint working when delivering on the people aspects of devolution and LGR.
Whether supporting strategic workforce planning, managing employee relations or advising on TUPE and consultation processes, the Employer Services Team will ensure that our councils are equipped to make informed, legally sound decisions, whilst keeping people at the heart of everything we do. Additional resources may be required to enable this to happen, and the team will work closely with the LGE Talent Bank, which can provide additional resource and resilience to our councils.