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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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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.
July 1, 2026
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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.
July 1, 2026
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ICB Changes from April 2026
A NAVCA Health Briefing that provides information on the changes to Integrated Care Boards from 1 April 2026. The new model of 26 ICBs creates significant changes for many.
June 15, 2026
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Neighbourhood Health Framework
This NAVCA Health Briefing gives a summary of the Neighbourhood Health Framework published on 17 March 2026. It explores the three core reform agendas and their implications of it for the voluntary sector.
June 15, 2026
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VCFSE organisations - share your thoughts to shape this project

Are you from a VCFSE organisation operating in an area affected by either local government reorganisation and/or devolution? If so, we want to hear from you about what support you need to navigate these changes. Please complete this very short survey to help us provide the support you need. Thank you.
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Working with the voluntary and community sector during local government reorganisation

Guidance for councils going through LGR on how to work in partnership with the VCFSE sector through local infrastructure organisations (LIOs). It highlights the unique value the VCFSE sector brings to councils, the critical bridging role played by LIOs, and the risks to relationships, funding and community connection if this expertise is overlooked during transition.
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Learning from previous local government reorganisation

There has been quite a bit of local government reorganisation (LGR) in the last 15 years. This resource draws on the experiences of NAVCA and ACRE members whose areas have recently undergone LGR from two tier councils to unitary authorities. This will offer some guidance on the process, what to expect and issues to look out for. It will not be comprehensive, and this resource will be updated as more learning is generated as the process progresses.
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For more information about the project, email comms@navca.org.uk