A technical paper giving advice on the operation and review of critical elements of governance framework for local authorities in England.
Cross-party Homelessness Task and Finish Working Group, launched to examine the impact of any increase in homelessness in Exeter as a result of benefit cuts and increases in the cost of living.
Exploration of how to prepare for a new a incoming administration.
An introductory guide and overview of Health and Adult Services Scrutiny.
This is a roundtable event to explore the changes to Inspecting local authority children’s services (ILACS) and how Scrutiny can meaningfully add value to...
Sharpening the scrutiny function in a Children's Scrutiny Action Plan, in respond to Ofsted.
A guide to scrutiny of Children’s Services within local authorities.
Thoughts on bringing accountability in Local Public Accounts Committees to life.
First thoughts on the English Devolution Accountability Framework.
A paper which discusses governance and partnerships in the context of local Public Accounts Committees.
We are moving towards financial year-end here at CfGS – a busy time, when we are also tying off a lot of our 2022/23...
How CfGS can help support transition in times of elections and change.
An LGA guide is for councillors sitting on scrutiny committees, and the officers who support them.
Discussion on scrutiny in committee system authorities; how to make it work and associated challenges to consider.
Interrogation of Local Public Accounts Committees, and their purpose.
[UPDATE: new arrangements for scrutiny of substantial variations in local health services came into force in January 2024. You can find more details here]. Over...
2023 is going to be an exciting year for CfGS. Firstly, we’ve just opened bookings for our Annual Conference, now back in its old timeslot...
Preparation for CfGS's the 20 year anniversary.
An outline of how CfGS can support member induction.
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