Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation

It is expected that the current Councils will operate until 31 March 2028.  The new unitary organisations will be created from 1 April 2028 (often referred to as ‘vesting day’ - the date the new organisations legally come into effect).

Now is a great time to join us at St Albans City and District Council.

As we move through Local Government Reorganisation and devolution, you will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of public services.

You, alongside others, can play an active role in supporting the transition to new unitary authorities. We will need a wide range of skills, experience and ideas to make this change a success.

At the same time, we remain focused on delivering excellent services to our communities, and this work will continue right up to the transition in 2028.

This is an exciting time to join, where you can help shape how future services are delivered.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) involves reorganising the current two-tier system of County, District, and Borough councils into a smaller number of new unitary councils aiming to streamline governance and improve public service delivery.

Devolution is the transfer of powers and funding from national to local government, ensuring decisions are made closer to the people, communities, and businesses they affect.

In Hertfordshire, this would involve the creation of a Strategic Authority, overseen by a Mayor. Strategic authorities are partnerships that bring together local authorities across a large geography.

Reorganisation is required before these arrangements can be established and their benefits realised.

The majority of roles within St Albans City and District Council will be transferred under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) to the new unitary authorities, ensuring your employment rights are protected and continuity maintained.

Recruitment will continue as normal throughout the transition period. 

Any roles accepted before the reorganisation will transfer to the new unitary organisations.

Once established, the new unitary councils will provide opportunities for innovation, growth, and improved public service delivery. Employees will be part of a more integrated and forward-looking local government environment.

We will continue to update this page as we pass key milestones so you can keep informed about progress and what this means for you.

While the specifics of some roles may evolve during the transition the overall aim is to maintain continuity and protect employees’ rights under TUPE regulations.