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

What we do

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

Annual Conference 2026 - early bird tickets now available

Early bird ticket offer: 20% off your ticket price if you book now!

Our Annual Conference 2026 will be on 12 March in Birmingham - find out more and get your ticket now

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Featured Case Study

Brighton & Hove City Council

Discover how Brighton & Hove City Council moved from a committee system to a leader and cabinet model, creating a more resident-focused approach to governance.

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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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Holding mayors to account: The future of scrutiny in devolved government

Join the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny (CfGS) and the London Assembly on 27 November 2025 at City Hall, London for a one-day conference on the future of mayoral scrutiny. Explore reforms, impact and innovation in devolved government. Free to attend – places limited
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Scrutiny of medium-term council finance
Calendar icon November 19, 2025
Time icon 11:00 am - 12:30 am

Explore how scrutiny can make sense of the Medium-Term Financial Plan, in ways that question assumptions, whilst strengthening transparency at the same time.

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21st Century Councillors event

We’re excited to share news of a free 21st Century Councillor event taking place in Andover on 4 November – giving councillors and officers the chance to discuss how elected members can adapt, lead and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape for local democracy
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Audit and scrutiny workshops

Free, in-person workshops for audit and scrutiny chairs to explore roles, connections, and collaboration opportunities: London (18th November); Leeds (27th November); Southampton (9th December) and Birmingham (16th December)