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.