This is our second edition of the guide to overview and scrutiny in Combined Authorities (CAs). When the first edition …
Read moreThis document explains some of the key features of the new White Paper, with a focus on the role of …
Read moreThis is a CfGS position paper with our views on the potential postponement of the May 2021 elections (notwithstanding Government’s …
Read moreAn update to the CfPS/LGA publication “Rethinking governance” (2014). A separate appendix is available which provides more details on the …
Read moreThis is an appendix to the CfGS publication “Rethinking governance for the 20s”, which is a new edition of the …
Read moreCfGS has produced updated material on work programming and the production of scrutiny annual reports. This replaces earlier guidance produced …
Read moreThe Government has established an Independent Review of Administrative Law (IRAL), chaired by Lord Faulks, which is considering whether action …
Read moreThe LGA has (in late spring 2020) consulted on a draft of the revised Model Code of Conduct for councils …
Read moreThis guide is intended to provide advice to councils, councillors and officers on the operation of overview and scrutiny; we …
Read moreCfGS has produced updated material on work programming and the production of scrutiny annual reports. This replaces earlier guidance produced …
Read morePublications exploring the governance and scrutiny challenges which form part of new developments such as devolution, sustainability and transformation plans in health or new delivery vehicles. These are free to access, and some are funded by our partners including the Local Government Association.
Thought-leadership and policy development work which seeks to learn from our delivery experience or provide insight into new and potential challenges facing leaders and the governance community. This often takes the form of roundtables, blogs and think pieces.
Organising idea exchanges, best practice and support events including conferences, regional seminars and gatherings for specific groups of practitioners. These are promoted via our newsletter and you can sign-up here.
Running campaigns when we think something needs highlighting or changing. Often this involves advocating the benefits of transparency and accountability – an example is changes we promoted to local government scrutiny to coincide with the Communities and Local Government Select Committee Inquiry. You can read about our submission to the inquiry here.
Research is an area where CfGS is looking to increase activity. The aim is to have a good balance between work we fund from income generation and projects funded via grants and other research funding mechanisms.
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