Tag: local democracy
English Devolution White Paper Explainer
Learn more about the English Devolution White Paper with our explainer.
Notwestminster 2025
Read a firsthand account of what it’s like to take part in Notwestminster, and why CfGS felt it was important to sponsor it.
How virtual meetings are shaping local democracy
The way councils meet is changing. With the government moving toward legislation that could allow virtual and hybrid meetings, there’s a unique opportunity to modernise local governance—making it more inclusive, accessible, and adaptable to today’s demands.This blog shares our thoughts about how virtual and hybrid council meetings could reshape local governance, offering a practical look at the benefits, challenges, and opportunities ahead.
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.
The Right to Protest vs Acts of Hate: Reflecting on Southport
Mel Stevens, Chief Executive and Antony Mullen, Research and Impact Manager, discuss the fallout from recent riots.
How Open Government can rebuild trust, support reforms, and drive efficiency
Joint letter from the UK Open Government Network, on how open government can build trust, support reforms and drive.
Turn and face the changes
Key messages from Mel Stevens on the governance of public services, as featured in the Municipal Journal.
Public participation par excellence
Ideas to increase the reach of scrutiny activities and increase public engagement.
Long read: the English Devolution Accountability Framework
First thoughts on the English Devolution Accountability Framework.
Scrutiny and the cost of living
Although the cost of living crisis is dominating political conversation this week – especially in light of the rise of the energy price cap – for us in local government this is a crisis that has been going on for years now. For more than a decade councils have had to grapple with the challenges […]