News & events

Our thoughts on the Darzi report as the reform of the NHS is a critical topic, especially when we consider its impact on local government.

Mel Stevens, Chief Executive and Antony Mullen, Research and Impact Manager, discuss the fallout from recent riots.

A refection on activity over the summer, covering elections and devolution and the new Government's agenda.

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.

Post-local elections reflection from Ed Hammond, and the need for scrutiny training in leadership.

Ed Hammond's commentary on the Government's new version of the statutory guidance on overview and scrutiny.

An introduction to relationships in the "golden triangle" of Monitoring Officer, Chief Finance Officer and Chief Executive.

Camilla de Bernhardt Lane explores ways to navigate Council budgets and pressures associated with finance.

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.

A dive into relationships, behaviours and conduct management, involving members, officers, and the public.

Information about external review and peer-led assurance techniques, associated with the "Corporate Peer Challenge.”

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

An outline of how complaints can improve the corporate governance process, with focus on Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

Government guidance for combined authorities on overview and scrutiny arrangements, alongside a CfGS perspective and guide.

Exploration of how scrutiny is used effectively in quality assurance and who is responsible for this.