Category: Past Events
Shades of grey: audit and scrutiny – understanding the finance and risk governance divide
Discover how audit and scrutiny committees can collaborate more effectively to strengthen finance and risk governance.
Neighbourhood Governance: what the Devolution Bill means for councils
Explore what mandatory neighbourhood governance means for your council and discover how to turn this legislative requirement into an opportunity for more democratic, responsive local government.
Navigating SEND Scrutiny: Shared Insights for Effective Scrutiny
Join us to hear insights, explore practical approaches, and spotlight innovation in stakeholder engagement and SEND service improvement.
Embedding Effective Scrutiny in Combined Authorities
Explore how combined authorities can build strong, impactful scrutiny arrangements that reflect the Government’s Scrutiny Protocol. Join fellow practitioners to hear about strategies for making scrutiny work in a complex governance landscape.
Joined up Scrutiny for Economic Development
As English devolution accelerates, so does the need for effective, joined-up scrutiny of long-term priorities like economic growth and regeneration. Share experiences, hear from peers, and help shape a more connected approach to scrutiny in devolved governance.
Managing Scrutiny of Local Government Reorganisation
Join us at this at this timely event where we explore the current state of local government reform (LGR) and the evolving role of scrutiny. In the session, we will check in on recent developments, share insights from the front lines, and look ahead to what’s coming next.
Post-election learning and support
We have a range of learning and development opportunities – free and paid – for that may be useful if you have recently seen changes in your council following elections
Governance without a majority: preparing for No Overall Control
Explore how councils can plan for governance without a clear majority. Hear from experts and share thinking with your peers, on how to manage No Overall Control, make decisions, and stay effective in uncertain times.
Notwestminster 2025
Read a firsthand account of what it’s like to take part in Notwestminster, and why CfGS felt it was important to sponsor it.