This document summarizes a presentation given by John Knight of iESE on local authority transformation. iESE is a social enterprise focused on transformation, innovation, and efficiency in local government. The presentation outlines iESE's approach using their 5D framework involving defining the purpose, understanding customers, empowering staff, and transition planning. It then provides an example of their whole council transformation work with Ryedale District Council, which engaged staff, gained customer insight, and realigned resources to identify savings of £1 million immediately and a further £1 million, achieving payback within 3 months.