Tag: Devolution

There are different ways to do mayoral scrutiny – why our thinking on LPACs is changing

Since 2014 we have been developing and refining the idea of “local Public Accounts Committees” (LPACs) – new bodies, well-placed to review and oversee the value for money of public services across a “place”, following the public pound rather than being focused on the accountability arrangements of individual institutions. Since then, the idea has been […]


Thank you for making the CfGS Annual Conference amazing – now we need your help

Thanks to the vibrant community of delegates, speakers, panellists, and facilitators who brought energy, expertise, and fresh thinking to our conference … Now we would love your thoughts on how to continue the conversations


Fireside Chat: English Devolution White Paper

Watch our fireside chat explaining more about the English Devolution White Paper, what it includes, and how the changes it proposes will affect local government and delivering scrutiny and governance.


English Devolution White Paper Explainer

Learn more about the English Devolution White Paper with our explainer.


The challenge of reforming standards 

Camilla de Bernhardt Lane has been part of conversations with the government to help its work improving the regime. She explains how important getting standards right is, and the trade-off that makes this such a difficult challenge.


English Devolution White Paper: governance and scrutiny are vital

This blog explores the key announcements from the English Devolution White Paper, examining what the proposed local government mergers mean for governance, scrutiny, and the future of strategic authorities across England.


Governance: evolution and experimentation

This blog explores the potential shift in governance and decision-making for councils and combined authorities in the context of new government missions, emphasising the need for a more collaborative, experimental approach to public service delivery and the significant governance changes required to make it successful.


Labour’s Devolutionary Road

Jonathan Werran, chief executive at Localis, shares thoughts on how the Labour government’s devolution plans will unfold and impact local governance.  


New version of scrutiny guidance 

Ed Hammond’s commentary on the Government’s new version of the statutory guidance on overview and scrutiny.


Local Public Accounts Committees – You Heard It Here First

Thoughts on bringing accountability in Local Public Accounts Committees to life.