Topic: The Good Scrutiny Digest
In this section, you will find a selection of practice guides as part of an overall good scrutiny digest for local government.
Browse the wide-ranging content, which all contain tools, templates and top tips for good scrutiny practice and statutory guidance.
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Contents
The Good Scrutiny Guide 2019
Gathering and Evaluating Evidence
Demonstrating Impact
Running Effective Reviews
Structures, resources and formal powers
Planning and Priority Setting
Relationships for Effective Governance and Scrutiny
Gathering and Evaluating Evidence – A Practice Guide
This guide explores how to understand, gather, and use evidence to have the greatest impact in scrutiny work.
Demonstrating Impact – A Practice Guide
This practice guide explores proven approaches that councils have used to assess and articulate their impact, demonstrating how scrutiny can shape better governance and service delivery.
Running Effective Reviews – A Practice Guide
This guide outlines the practical steps for conducting a scrutiny review, a detailed investigation aimed at making evidence-based recommendations for change. It covers the end-to-end process of conducting a scrutiny review, from initial planning to post-review follow-up.
Structures, resources and formal powers – A Practice Guide
An outline of the powers and structures that underpin overview and scrutiny in England, covering key areas such as committee resourcing, membership, chairing, and statutory powers.
Planning and Priority Setting – A Practice Guide
An easy to follow guide for setting your work programme, with downloadable infographics.
Relationships for Effective Governance and Scrutiny – A Practice Guide
This practice guide offers practical advice for developing positive working relationships within scrutiny committees, with executives, partners, and the public.
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.
Reviewing schemes of delegation: 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.
Health Scrutiny – A Short Guide
An introductory guide and overview of Health and Adult Services Scrutiny.