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A paper on the subject of directly elected Mayors in English (DEMs) local government, and as a feature of English combined authorities.
This paper supports the work of non-Executive Councillors involved in the business of local authority Children’s Scrutiny.
An example of how a Task and Finish Group addressed climate emergency, in collaboration with Scrutiny Committee and the Executive.
A technical paper giving advice on the operation and review of critical elements of governance framework for local authorities in England.
An introductory guide and overview of Health and Adult Services Scrutiny.
A guide to scrutiny of Children’s Services within local authorities.
A paper which discusses governance and partnerships in the context of local Public Accounts Committees.
An LGA guide is for councillors sitting on scrutiny committees, and the officers who support them.
A go-to guide for all scrutiny practitioners.
An information digest for local authorities undertaking, or planning to undertake, research on the cost-of-living crisis.
A summary briefing of a Financial Scrutiny Webinar held in 2022.
Research on the process electoral review in England, 2022.
A summary of material on scrutiny work programming, 2022.
A discussion paper on Regulations and Statutory Guidance relating to health scrutiny, further to the Health and Care Act 2022.
A briefing paper on Scrutiny of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill.
A Critical Risk Brochure for local authorities, exploring scrutiny and commercialisation.
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