Case study sector: Local Authority

Birmingham City Council

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Following intervention, Birmingham City Council commissioned a Governance Stabilisation Plan to support its immediate and short-term challenges.

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Lewisham Council

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This highlights resident involvement in housing scrutiny committees, by creating co-optee roles and using surveys and focus groups to improve engagement and more inclusive decision-making.

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Cornwall Council

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Anita Searby – Democratic Lead and Statutory Scrutiny Officer – shares what happened when Cornwall Council undertook a Scrutiny Impact Review.

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London Borough of Barnet

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A governance change journey, moving from committee to cabinet system and spotlighting challenges and opportunities along the way.

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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

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

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South Tyneside Council

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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.

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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

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

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Somerset West and Taunton Council

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

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Glasgow City Council

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

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Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

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

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