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Our consultancy services support both council staff and councillors in:

  • Understanding community needs in depth by means of community surveys
  • Developing strategies which meet community needs cost-effectively
  • Making key decisions concerning community services and the use of council budgets
  • Undertaking key activities such as planning, budgeting, financial appraisals, tender management, innovative service delivery design, and recruitment of key staff
  • Reviewing staffing structures, defining roles, and developing key skills
  • Ensuring best practice processes, IT systems and procedures are in place to enable a council to fulfil its obligations effectively while minimising risk

Our services are practical and cost-effective, whilst at the same time rigorous and based on best practice.

Please contact us to discuss your detailed needs: we will normally quote a fixed fee for the work in question, and agree a timescale and outputs to meet your specific requirements.


Budget Preparation

Service Delivery Design


Key Staff Recruitment

Best Practice Processes, IT Systems, & Procedures

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LGRC Building on Recruitment Success in 2024

Are you looking for top quality candidates for your vacant Town Clerk position?  Struggling to know where to start?  LGRC is recognised as the most effective specialist recruitment service for town and parish councils in the UK.  Over the past year, the Company has recruited top quality candidates for councils up and down the country.  In 2023, our Vice Chair Steve Milton recruited excellent new clerks for Looe, Amesbury and Spennymoor Town Councils.
Mayor of Amesbury, Monica Devendran said of Steve and LGRC:
“Steve Milton has displayed exceptional skills and professionalism in his dual roles as a Locum town clerk and HR specialist in the recruitment of a new town clerk. His outstanding recruitment process and dedication to finding the right candidate for the position have greatly contributed to the success of the organization.”
“Steve’s recruitment process was thorough and comprehensive. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of the town clerk role, allowing him to effectively assess the skills and qualifications of potential candidates. His meticulous approach ensured that only the most suitable individuals were considered, resulting in a highly qualified pool of applicants.”
“As an experienced local council recruitment specialist, Steve approached the process with a strategic mindset. He utilized a variety of sourcing methods to attract a diverse range of candidates, ensuring equal opportunities for all. His attention to detail in reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and checking references ensured that every aspect of the recruitment process was carried out meticulously.”
“Steve’s excellent communication skills were instrumental in his success as an HR specialist. He effectively communicated with candidates, providing them with clear information about the position, the organization, and the recruitment process. His prompt and transparent communication style fostered a positive candidate experience and helped to build trust and rapport.”
“Furthermore, Steve’s dedication to finding the right candidate for the town clerk position was evident throughout the recruitment process. He took the time to understand the unique needs and culture of the organization, ensuring that the candidates presented aligned with these requirements. His commitment to quality and his ability to identify the best fit for the role was invaluable in making the final selection.”
“Overall, Steve Milton’s performance as a Locum town clerk and HR specialist in the recruitment of a new town clerk was exceptional. His excellent recruitment process, combined with his strategic approach and effective communication skills, have made a significant impact on the organization. I highly recommend Steve Milton for any future roles that require an individual with outstanding recruitment expertise and as an experienced Clerk.”
If you need help to find the best people, then please consider using a company with a proven track record of success.  Getting it right the first time will save you time and save you money.  Consider LGRC, we are only too happy to help.
Mayor of Amesbury, Cllr Monica Devendran, welcomes
new Clerk SarahTucker to the Town Council.