Tag: better scrutiny

Councillors’ use of information

CfGS explainer on our guidance for councillors on their rights to access information.


Scrutiny of children’s services

Core elements in the Scrutiny of children’s services.


To empower or intimidate?

An account of how council chambers can have significant impact on how people relate to governance and scrutiny.


Public participation par excellence

Ideas to increase the reach of scrutiny activities and increase public engagement.


Key learning points for effective member officer relations

Core elements for strengthening positive dynamics of member/officer relationships.


Training and Development Checklist

Step-by-step guide to putting together a scrutiny training and development programme.


‘Complaints – a window into their role in good corporate governance and as the driver for improvement’

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman perspective on investigating complaints about councils.


CfGS 2023 annual survey of overview and scrutiny in local government

Headline findings of the 2023 CfGS annual survey of overview and scrutiny in local government.


Discussion Paper for Roundtable- ‘Changes to Inspecting Local Authority Children’s Services (ILACS) & how Scrutiny can meaningfully add value’

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 the process: Inspecting local authority children’s services – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please click the below link to view the discussion paper for the event. If you have any questions, please do contact […]


Devon County Council – Children’s Scrutiny and Ofsted

Sharpening the scrutiny function in a Children’s Scrutiny Action Plan, in respond to Ofsted.