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Local government is changing –
and we’re here to help you navigate it

NAVCA and ACRE are working in partnership to enable the VCFSE sector, local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) and rural community support charities, and forming unitary and strategic authorities to work together effectively through devolution and local government reorganisation.

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Local government reorganisation: key trends for VCFSE infrastructure
This report summarises learning from NAVCA and ACRE’s work with local infrastructure organisations and rural community support organisations in six areas affected by local government reorganisation (LGR) and devolution. Funded by MHCLG and Lloyds Bank Foundation of England and Wales, the project explored how local infrastructure organisations need to respond to changing statutory boundaries, can sustain and strengthen relationships between the VCFSE sector local authorities, and co-design future collaborations across new unitary authority or strategic authority footprints.
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Health starts in communities: Health Devolution Commission
Neighbourhood health is a big opportunity to improve people's health and wellbeing. The Health Devolution Commisson is an independent cross-party and cross-sector body working to champion and support the successful implementation of devolved and integrated NHS, public health and social care services across England. This is an important part of the devolution agenda.
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Webinar takeaway resource
This resource is a summary and key messages from the webinar hosted by NAVCA and ACRE on 9 June. It includes what we learnt, helpful resource suggestions for you to explore LGR and devolution further, and a summary of tips shared in the session.
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Webinar slides - what do LGR and devolution mean for you?
These slides are from our webinar on 9 June, about what devolution and LGR means for you.
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