Author: andrewbrightwell

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.