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The next entry in the Good Scrutiny blog came about simply because of a question asked to Cabinet by an Overview and Scrutiny Committee....

Devolution expert takes up new role[caption id="attachment_845" align="alignleft" width="150"] New trustee: Dr Diana Stirbu[/caption]The Centre for Governance and Scrutiny is pleased to announce the...

With which of these statements about risk do you agree?“Councils are risk averse.”“Councils are cautious and prudent.”Give up?Of course, this is a ludicrous question....

As you will have read in my last blog, being a corporate parent is a really important role that all councillors have – ensuring...

I run an organisation that promotes scrutiny. I’m also a communications professional by trade. It is therefore little surprise that the leaked Panama Papers...

This is the fifth in a series of blogs being produced by CfGS as part of the support work we are carrying out over 2015/16...

It used to be that one referred to the infamous Encyclopedia Britannica entry For Wales, see England, to highlight the degree of English hegemony...

Our current site dates back to 2011. It’s been a pretty good shop window for us, but it has its shortcomings – not least,...

The Centre for Governance and Scrutiny welcomes the budget announcement on greater devolution of further powers to more parts of the country. We will continue to...

Why is scrutiny a good thing? I ask because it seems to me that there are a number of different justifications for scrutiny which...

Passionate about helping organisations and people make good decisions and improve lives? Then help us deliver our visionAn opportunity has arisen for a new...

 This is the third in a series of blogposts on governance and devolution. CfGS has been funded by the LGA to provide practical support...

In fact, what is the best way for local authorities to understand what "the best way" even is? One method that CfGS have been interested...

Children in the care of a local authority are one of the most vulnerable groups in society.   And when services fail a child the...

Ensuring that public money delivers clear, positive outcomes to those who use public services is at the heart of good decision-making. Unless we have...

 In a couple of Saturdays’ time an event called #notwestminster is happening. A group of people who are interested in local democracy will be...

This blog is the second in a series we are writing as part of our support work, funded by the LGA, on English devolutionIt...

 The Communities and Local Government Committee has today released a report highly supportive of the principle of greater devolution but is critical that the...