News & events

A new look for CfGS is revealed, including why we wanted to change our branding and how the new logo aligns with our commitment to clear and effective governance.

Find out more about this exciting opportunity, to enhance dialogue and co-ordination between Chairs of Scrutiny and Audit.

Jonathan Werran, chief executive at Localis, shares thoughts on how the Labour government’s devolution plans will unfold and impact local governance.  

Joint letter from the UK Open Government Network, on how open government can build trust, support reforms and drive.

Key messages from Mel Stevens on the governance of public services, as featured in the Municipal Journal.

Headlines from the 2022-23 results of our annual of overview and survey in local government.

Arrangements for Health Scrutiny explored by Camilla de Bernhardt Lane and Ed Hammond, with practical tips on how to administer them.

CfGS insights on the establishment of the Office for Local Government (Oflog).

Notes from our roundtable event on the governance implications of Government intervention in local councils.

Please follow the link below for the updated CfGS Annual Conference Agenda.  The Chair and Panel profiles can be found here: Panellist and Chair Profiles...

Headline findings of the 2023 CfGS annual survey of overview and scrutiny in local government.

Cross-party Homelessness Task and Finish Working Group, launched to examine the impact of any increase in homelessness in Exeter as a result of benefit cuts and increases in the cost of living.

First thoughts on the English Devolution Accountability Framework.

How CfGS can help support transition in times of elections and change.

Discussion on scrutiny in committee system authorities; how to make it work and associated challenges to consider.

Interrogation of Local Public Accounts Committees, and their purpose.