Directly-Elected Mayors (DEMs) have been a feature of executive governance in England for more than two decades but their work …
Local policy-making is now defined by partnerships – some formal, some informal – between public sector bodies and between the …
Here you can find a summary briefing of the Financial Scrutiny Webinar with CfGS and Guy Clifton, which took place …
This paper, the product of research commissioned by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England and carried out by the …
This is a paper produced to support ongoing discussion about the content of Regulations and statutory guidance relating to health …
In autumn 2022 CfGS plans the publication of new guidance on the operation of call-in for English local authorities. To …
The immediate, operational impacts of the pandemic are receding. Government has removed the final legal restrictions associated with COVID self-isolation. …
This guide has been produced using funds from the JRSST Charitable Trust. It is part of a project being delivered …
This paper has been funded by a grant from JRSST Charitable Trust, as part of a project on post pandemic …
This publication is a collaboration between the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny and the Democratic Society and was authored by …
This briefing focuses on accountability, specifically the local accountability of NHS bodies to local authorities’ overview and scrutiny arrangements. In …
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 17th May 2022. This briefing provides …
A briefing setting out the key governance considerations for local and combined authorities arising from the Government’s Levelling-up White Paper. …
CfGS has produced a draft of possible provisions, either for the Health and Care Bill or subsequent Regulations, to support …
This document explains some of the key features of the new White Paper, with a focus on the role of …
The LGA has (in late spring 2020) consulted on a draft of the revised Model Code of Conduct for councils …
Complementing the revised 2nd edition of our guide to scrutiny and COVID-19, this publication sets out the views of practitioners …
This paper is intended to support those involved in strategic, member-led transport governance in a (mayoral) combined authority, specifically those …
This is a short research report commissioned by the Combined Authorities Governance Network (CAGN) to explore the governance relationship with …
This is a short research report commissioned by the Combined Authorities Governance Network (CAGN) to explore the management of freedom …