18 August 2025
A picture of findings and trends
Read the results from this years Annual Scrutiny Survey as a snapshot of how overview and scrutiny functions are working across councils in England.
We share a snapshot of emerging themes, current practices, and critical areas for improvement in scrutiny.
This year’s report takes a more visual approach, presenting findings through infographics that highlight trends in leadership, diversity, impact, and place-based scrutiny.
Whether you’re looking to benchmark your authority or gain strategic insights, the findings offer context and guidance for making improvements to scrutiny.
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