Topic: Better scrutiny
This category covers material that provides advice, and shares our thinking, about what makes overview and scrutiny work well. It should be read alongside our Good Scrutiny Digest.
Scrutiny of children’s services
Core elements in the Scrutiny of children’s services.
South Tyneside Council
A comprehensive scrutiny report of poverty-related issues in South Tyneside, identifying challenges, exploring solutions, and making recommendations to improve the well-being of residents.
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.
Somerset West and Taunton Council
An example of how a Task and Finish Group addressed climate emergency, in collaboration with Scrutiny Committee and the Executive.
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.
The use of call-in: guidance for English authorities
A technical paper giving advice on the operation and review of critical elements of governance framework for local authorities in England.
The review and redrafting of constitutions: guidance for English authorities
A technical paper giving advice on the operation and review of critical elements of governance framework for local authorities in England.