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Example of how tailored training and development for a Member Council and Board led to a joint action plan that strengthened the organisation's collaborative governance.
A guide for scrutineers on how to go about scrutiny and inquiry on climate change at local level, with a particular focus on the...
Recommendations on how to improve the involvement of resident voice and overall council governance, post-Grenfell fire tragedy.
Design, implementation and support for a housing association Tenant Advisory Panel.
A governance review to integrate survivor and victim perspectives into the Diocese of London's safeguarding strategy.
An independent governance review, with focus on decision-making, strategy, culture, structures and processes.
A local council governance review, with significant impact in formal governance arrangements and how backbenchers and the public are involved in decision-making.
A new approach to engaging customers housing association business, with more effective ways to listen and respond.
Design and implementation of an independent governance mechanism to ensure accountability for the delivery of a new Responsible Business Charter.
Example of our methodology for a scrutiny impact review, with recommendations for a council to put into action.
Democracy review, with focus on engagement with local people as part of a wider Independent democracy commission.
Pilots and delivery of structured peer reviews for England's LEPs, enhancing governance through focused discussions and actionable insights.
Design of a "Quality of Scrutiny" programme as part of a delivery and business plan.
Design of programmes to align scrutiny and school improvement, delivering a positive impact on the local education system.
An example of impact though scrutiny essentials training.
An example of impact through health scrutiny training.
A case study on an overview and scrutiny review at city council level.
Scrutiny training as part of the councillor induction process.
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