Case study sector: Local Authority
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Governance change example, using a bespoke approach to scrutiny at combined authority level.
South Tyneside Council
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.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
A report which showcases the wide-scale application of four principles of effective scrutiny across the Borough Council.
Somerset West and Taunton Council
An example of how a Task and Finish Group addressed climate emergency, in collaboration with Scrutiny Committee and the Executive.
Glasgow City Council
Building a strategic approach to scrutiny though interactive development and coaching sessions for council members.
Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Recommendations on how to improve the involvement of resident voice and overall council governance, post-Grenfell fire tragedy.
London Borough of Croydon
A local council governance review, with significant impact in formal governance arrangements and how backbenchers and the public are involved in decision-making.
London Borough of Merton
Example of our methodology for a scrutiny impact review, with recommendations for a council to put into action.
London Borough of Newham
Democracy review, with focus on engagement with local people as part of a wider Independent democracy commission.
Poole Borough Council
Design of programmes to align scrutiny and school improvement, delivering a positive impact on the local education system.