Decision details

To enter into a contract with VF Consultants Limited for the purposes of advice and support on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and submission of a Business Case.

Leaders from across all councils in Gloucestershire have agreed to work together to develop both the 1 Unitary Authority and 2 Unitary Authority proposals for LGR.
VF Consultants Limited were appointed to assist with the draft business case proposal for 2 Unitary Authorities which was submitted in March 2025.
To ensure consistency in methodology and approach, VF Consultants Limited will assist in developing the Financial Aspects of the LGR Business Case: Helping to develop a clear and concise summary of financial savings and implementation costs for the LGR business case, ensuring it addresses all relevant aspects.

The Council could consider using in-house resource buy acknowledges that is a scarce commodity as we must continue ‘business as usual’ alongside LGR.

The Leader and Chief Executive have been consulted and are supportive of this appointment.