Category: Past Events

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.


Annual conference speakers, panellists and hosts announced

Read the latest exciting developments on our conference as we head towards March.


Demonstrating Impact – Asking the ‘so what’ question

Learning Event to showcase the real impact of your scrutiny efforts and confidently answer the “So what?” question.


Budget Scrutiny: Looking Forward

Learning Event at which we’ll explore how to embed continuous, proactive budget scrutiny into your financial planning to ensure impactful oversight for the year ahead.


CfGS Conference 2025

Join us at the CfGS Conference 2025, to explore how bold governance and courageous scrutiny can empower public services to navigate complex challenges, enhance collaboration, and drive meaningful change for communities.


Sense-making from evidence – Unlocking the power of data for good governance

Learning Event focused on turning data into meaningful insights. Whether you’re looking to make sense of complex information or sharpen your decision-making skills, this session will equip you with practical tools and techniques to interpret evidence effectively.


Governance Change

Learning Event designed for knowledge and experience sharing as well as soaking up the knowledge of experts.


Deliberative Democracy: So What for Scrutiny?

Learning Event on how deliberative democracy can revitalise public engagement and strengthen scrutiny.


Keeping a Watching Brief on Council Finances: Exploring Scrutiny’s Role and Powers

Learning Event with focus on in-year financial scrutiny.


Public Sector Bytes: Digital Transformation and Scrutiny

Learning Event to explore the future of public sector governance and AI.