Govtech blog

Local government reorganisation (LGR) affects councils in different ways. First you need to come together and keep services operational, then you can think about digital transformation. But what if you could do both at the same time?

Across England, councils are contemplating, and in some cases already navigating, the most significant structural changes in decades. While authorities merge and consolidate, governance shifts and citizens expect to receive consistent, high quality services without interruption.

Automation has been on the local government agenda for years. Most councils are familiar with the term, and many believe they already understand what it means. But automation doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone – and that’s where expectations, ambition and outcomes can start to drift apart.

At Govtech, automation isn’t a destination or a one-off project. It’s a journey. One that progresses over time, deepens through partnership, and delivers more value as automation is continually refined and expanded.