Author: Pandora Ellis
Calling all councils in England – Annual Scrutiny Survey 2025
Add your voice to the 2025 Annual Scrutiny Survey and help us gather meaningful, comprehensive sector insights.
How virtual meetings are shaping local democracy
The way councils meet is changing. With the government moving toward legislation that could allow virtual and hybrid meetings, there’s a unique opportunity to modernise local governance—making it more inclusive, accessible, and adaptable to today’s demands.This blog shares our thoughts about how virtual and hybrid council meetings could reshape local governance, offering a practical look at the benefits, challenges, and opportunities ahead.
Demonstrating Impact – Asking the ‘so what’ question
Learning Event to showcase the real impact of your scrutiny efforts and confidently answer the “So what?” question.
Budget Scrutiny: Looking Forward
Learning Event at which we’ll explore how to embed continuous, proactive budget scrutiny into your financial planning to ensure impactful oversight for the year ahead.
Shining a Light on Governance and Scrutiny: Introducing our new brand identity
A new look for CfGS is revealed, including why we wanted to change our branding and how the new logo aligns with our commitment to clear and effective governance.
CfGS Conference 2025
Join us at the CfGS Conference 2025, to explore how bold governance and courageous scrutiny can empower public services to navigate complex challenges, enhance collaboration, and drive meaningful change for communities.
Governance: evolution and experimentation
This blog explores the potential shift in governance and decision-making for councils and combined authorities in the context of new government missions, emphasising the need for a more collaborative, experimental approach to public service delivery and the significant governance changes required to make it successful.
Reforming the NHS and the implications for local government
Our thoughts on the Darzi report as the reform of the NHS is a critical topic, especially when we consider its impact on local government.
Sense-making from evidence – Unlocking the power of data for good governance
Learning Event focused on turning data into meaningful insights. Whether you’re looking to make sense of complex information or sharpen your decision-making skills, this session will equip you with practical tools and techniques to interpret evidence effectively.
Scrutiny and Audit Chairs: Pilot Development Programme
Find out more about this exciting opportunity, to enhance dialogue and co-ordination between Chairs of Scrutiny and Audit.