Resource type: Publications
Devolution and Good Mayoral Governance White Paper
A paper on the subject of directly elected Mayors in English (DEMs) local government, and as a feature of English combined authorities.
Inspecting local authority children’s services: Ofsted and the role of children’s services scrutiny
This paper supports the work of non-Executive Councillors involved in the business of local authority Children’s Scrutiny.
Health Scrutiny – A Short Guide
An introductory guide and overview of Health and Adult Services Scrutiny.
Scrutiny of Children’s Services – A Short Guide
A guide to scrutiny of Children’s Services within local authorities.
10 Questions on Cyber Security
An LGA guide is for councillors sitting on scrutiny committees, and the officers who support them.
Scrutiny Practitioners Guide
A go-to guide for all scrutiny practitioners.
Scrutiny and work programming
A summary of material on scrutiny work programming, 2022.
Health and Care Act: discussion paper
A discussion paper on Regulations and Statutory Guidance relating to health scrutiny, further to the Health and Care Act 2022.
Critical risks, commercialisation and the role of Scrutiny
A Critical Risk Brochure for local authorities, exploring scrutiny and commercialisation.
Learning from the pandemic
A lessons-learned guide, post pandemic in 2022.