Case Studies

Governance change example, using a bespoke approach to scrutiny at combined authority level.

A comprehensive scrutiny report of poverty-related issues in South Tyneside, identifying challenges, exploring solutions, and making recommendations to improve the well-being of residents.

A report which showcases the wide-scale application of four principles of effective scrutiny across the Borough Council.

An example of how a Task and Finish Group addressed climate emergency, in collaboration with Scrutiny Committee and the Executive.

Building a strategic approach to scrutiny though interactive development and coaching sessions for council members.

Governance effectiveness review, in the light of the fire governance modernisation agenda from central Government.

Design and implementation of a Responsible Business Board to ensure transparency, oversight and guidance on business activity affecting the local community, employees and business network.

A project supporting local council scrutiny committees to work with system leaders to review the effectiveness of local approaches to understand and tackle gambling harms.

The story behind why CfGS set up this combined authorities network for members and officers involved in governance and scrutiny.

A housing association model for resident voice and role in affecting decision-making and policy.

Example of how tailored training and development for a Member Council and Board led to a joint action plan that strengthened the organisation's collaborative governance.

Recommendations on how to improve the involvement of resident voice and overall council governance, post-Grenfell fire tragedy.

Design, implementation and support for a housing association Tenant Advisory Panel.

A governance review to integrate survivor and victim perspectives into the Diocese of London's safeguarding strategy.

An independent governance review, with focus on decision-making, strategy, culture, structures and processes.

A local council governance review, with significant impact in formal governance arrangements and how backbenchers and the public are involved in decision-making.

A new approach to engaging customers housing association business, with more effective ways to listen and respond.

Design and implementation of an independent governance mechanism to ensure accountability for the delivery of a new Responsible Business Charter.