Author: Elena Konopelko
Annual scrutiny survey results: scrutiny and cultural change – part 2
In our previous blog dedicated to the annual scrutiny survey 2017 results (key statistics and infographics available here) we shared our ideas on scrutiny’s role and various methods of agenda prioritisation. In this blog, we would like to discuss two other outstanding issues – cultural change, and how can scrutiny show its impact and value. […]
Annual scrutiny survey results: scrutiny and cultural change
We have recently published key statistics and a one-page infographics sharing the results of our annual scrutiny survey. This year seemed to be a much more positive one for scrutiny, which is reflected in a number of important indicators going up and an overall hopeful outlook for the future. However, numerous constraints are still present, […]
Local government scrutiny 2017/18 – survey top-line findings
A summary of the findings from CfGS’s scrutiny perceptions survey 2017/18 This graphic summarises some of the top-line findings from this year’s annual survey perception survey. Previous year results are available here. We have already published key statistics from the survey and will share further analysis through a series of blogs in the near future.
Local government scrutiny 2017/18 – annual scrutiny survey results
Since 2003 we have been asking members and officers about the state of scrutiny in their authorities. Many a time results have been rather grim, with scrutiny impact considered to be quite low and scrutiny constraints to be too numerous. This year, however, we are excited to report that 2017/18 seems to be quite a […]
Why trust in government matters
Elena Konopelko, CfGS Reseach and Policy Coordinator, explains why government should take action on building trust with the public. Edelman has published its annual trust barometer report for 2018, and the results indicate that the overall levels of trust continue to be stable but quite low for most of British institutions. The reported trust levels […]
Governing complexity – survey results analysed
Last year we held our national annual scrutiny conference which looked at the governance of complexity. Prior to the conference we ran a short survey to get views from councillors and officers about their practical experiences on managing scrutiny and governance in increasingly complex environment. The responses were illuminating, if not entirely surprising. Over half […]
Devolution scrutiny: eight months on – free event
In March 2017, CfGS convened an event bringing together scrutiny practitioners from around the country to talk about the establishment of scrutiny arrangements for combined authorities. Nearly a year on, a lot has changed. Government’s commitment to the devolution agenda may have wavered, but Mayors have been in place in six areas for a few […]
Take part in our survey on complexity of governance
More complex governance arrangements are now common place in local government including external delivery vehicles, arms-length management organisations, local partnerships, and internal commissioning and delivery arrangements. They can bring challenges in relation to democratic accountability, scrutiny and involvement and we are keen to find out more. CfGS is undertaking a survey to understand councillor and […]
Scrutiny: divided opinions
We recently published the results of our scrutiny perceptions survey in the form of an infographic (here). However, given the amount of data we got we also wanted to explore the results in some more detail through a series of blogs. Among the many findings there is a particularly interesting one: opinions on scrutiny heavily […]
Local Government Scrutiny in 2016/17
A summary of the findings from CfGS’s scrutiny perceptions survey 2017. This graphic summarises some of the top-line findings from this year’s survey. We will share further analysis and statistics from the survey through a series of blogs which will be posted on the website over the coming weeks.