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A national charity, expert in all aspects of governance and scrutiny, enabling more accountable and transparent decision making

What we do

  • Enhance governance and scrutiny
  • Promote transparent decision-making
  • Cultivate effective governance cultures

Annual Conference 2026 – thank you!

Our Annual Conference 2026 12 March in Birmingham (Checkout the photo gallery)

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Featured Case Study

Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council’s approach shows how scrutiny can work best when it builds strong relationships. Read about practical improvements they made and how they used evidence and constructive questioning to help the council get better outcomes for local people.

Case studies

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Royal College of Nursing
Member led
Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Local Authority
ENGIE UK
Energy sector Private sector
Suma Wholefoods Co-operative
Member led
Glasgow City Council
Local Authority

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events
Navigating Your Council’s Constitution: A Guide for Councillors
Calendar icon September 29, 2026
Time icon 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join this latest learning event, geared towards helping councillors understand their council's constitution and use it with confidence.
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Society of Local Council Clerks conference

Catch up on what CfGS Chief Executive Mel Stevens urges town council clerks to consider at the SLCC's annual conference in Harrogate, including why larger town councils matter more than ever as neighbourhood governance moves into the formal architecture of local government.

3 July 2026
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Public Finance Live

Join CfGS at Public Finance Live 2026 as our Chief Executive, Mel Stevens, speaks on a panel exploring whether good governance can help public organisations withstand mounting financial, political and organisational pressures.
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LGA Conference Drinks Reception 2026

Exciting announcement about the launch of a refreshed Governance Risk and Resilience Framework, a project led by CfGS and Localis.

18 June 2026