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

Discover how councils can develop stronger, clearer constitutions that support accountable and confident decision-making during periods of political change, preparing governance systems to respond to new leaders, new expectations and opportunities for renewal

This week marks the official launch of Elevate, a groundbreaking new pilot programme designed to build scrutiny leadership skills, knowledge and confidence among officers from across the country

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

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