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Centre for Governance and Scrutiny calls for stronger accountability measures in English Devolution Bill
The Centre for Governance and Scrutiny (CfGS) today publishing responds to the Government’s English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, calling for more robust scrutiny and accountability measures to accompany the Bill’s transfer of powers to local and regional government
Our first thoughts on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Some first thoughts on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Launch of National Scrutiny Officers’ Network
In this guest post, Fiona Bottrill, Senior Overview and Scrutiny Manager at Birmingham City Council, and her colleagues at the County and Unitary Officers’ Network are now welcoming a wider group of officers, and rebranding as the National Scrutiny Officers’ Network
Why we should be talking about democracy
Catherine Howe, CfGS chair and the Chief Executive of Adur and Worthing Councils, says that creating a new form of regional government requires a similar focus on how our local democracy works
Post-election learning and support
We have a range of learning and development opportunities – free and paid – for that may be useful if you have recently seen changes in your council following elections
Thank you for making the CfGS Annual Conference amazing – now we need your help
Thanks to the vibrant community of delegates, speakers, panellists, and facilitators who brought energy, expertise, and fresh thinking to our conference … Now we would love your thoughts on how to continue the conversations
Fireside Chat: English Devolution White Paper
Watch our fireside chat explaining more about the English Devolution White Paper, what it includes, and how the changes it proposes will affect local government and delivering scrutiny and governance.
English Devolution White Paper Explainer
Learn more about the English Devolution White Paper with our explainer.
The challenge of reforming standards
Camilla de Bernhardt Lane has been part of conversations with the government to help its work improving the regime. She explains how important getting standards right is, and the trade-off that makes this such a difficult challenge.
English Devolution White Paper: governance and scrutiny are vital
This blog explores the key announcements from the English Devolution White Paper, examining what the proposed local government mergers mean for governance, scrutiny, and the future of strategic authorities across England.