Resources

This is a document setting out the "seven characteristics" used to support the CfGS governance risk and resilience framework. You can find full details on...

A technical paper to explain the background to the CfGS governance risk and resilience framework. You can find full details on the framework at www.cfgs.org.uk/governancerisk March...

This is our second edition of the guide to overview and scrutiny in Combined Authorities (CAs). When the first edition of this guide was published,...

This document explains some of the key features of the new White Paper, with a focus on the role of local health scrutiny, and...

This is a CfGS position paper with our views on the potential postponement of the May 2021 elections (notwithstanding Government's confirmation that they will,...

Governance effectiveness review, in the light of the fire governance modernisation agenda from central Government.

An update to the CfPS/LGA publication "Rethinking governance" (2014). A separate appendix is available which provides more details on the experience of individual councils embarking...

This is an appendix to the CfGS publication "Rethinking governance for the 20s", which is a new edition of the 2014 CfPS/LGA publication "Rethinking...

CfGS has produced updated material on work programming and the production of scrutiny annual reports. This replaces earlier guidance produced by CfGS in 2011. It...

The Government has established an Independent Review of Administrative Law (IRAL), chaired by Lord Faulks, which is considering whether action is needed to change...

Design and implementation of a Responsible Business Board to ensure transparency, oversight and guidance on business activity affecting the local community, employees and business network.

The LGA has (in late spring 2020) consulted on a draft of the revised Model Code of Conduct for councils in England. CfGS has produced...

With the LGA, we have produced guidance for councils on ways that scrutiny can effectively contribute to local policy on counter-extremism. It provides background...

This practical guide has been produced in partnership with the NHS Confederation. It is based on discussions with around 70 local government health and care...

A project supporting local council scrutiny committees to work with system leaders to review the effectiveness of local approaches to understand and tackle gambling harms.

The story behind why CfGS set up this combined authorities network for members and officers involved in governance and scrutiny.

A housing association model for resident voice and role in affecting decision-making and policy.

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.