Resource type: Briefing papers
Citizens’ assemblies, deliberative democracy and neighbourhood governance
This briefing paper explores how locally rooted citizens’ assemblies and other deliberative democratic approaches can strengthen neighbourhood governance by involving residents directly in informed, participatory decision-making.
English Devolution Bill amendments
This explainer offers a clear, concise overview of key amendments to the English Devolution Bill, highlighting what they mean for local governance and decision-making. It outlines the practical implications of the changes and why they matter for councils, leaders, and communities across England.
Committee system amendments – an explainer
The government’s amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will allow a small number of councils to keep the committee system for a limited time
Local Public Accounts Committees
A paper which discusses governance and partnerships in the context of local Public Accounts Committees.
Briefing Note: Financial Scrutiny Webinar with CfGS and Guy Clifton
A summary briefing of a Financial Scrutiny Webinar held in 2022.
Scrutiny of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill
A briefing paper on Scrutiny of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill.
Health and Care Act 2022
A briefing paper on local accountability of NHS bodies, in relation to local authorities’ overview and scrutiny arrangements.
Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill Briefing
A briefing paper on Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
Levelling-up White Paper: briefing on governance
A briefing paper on key governance considerations for local and combined authorities arising from the Government’s Levelling-up White Paper.
Briefing for Parliamentarians on the Health and Care Bill
Briefing on the removal of the power of referral to the Secretary of State, in response to the Public Bill Committee for the Health and Care Bill.