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A national charity, expert in all aspects of governance and scrutiny, enabling more accountable and transparent decision making

What we do

  • Enhance governance and scrutiny
  • Promote transparent decision-making
  • Cultivate effective governance cultures

Annual Conference 2026 – thank you!

Our Annual Conference 2026 12 March in Birmingham (Checkout the photo gallery)

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Featured Case Study

Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council’s approach shows how scrutiny can work best when it builds strong relationships. Read about practical improvements they made and how they used evidence and constructive questioning to help the council get better outcomes for local people.

Case studies

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Royal College of Nursing
Member led
Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Local Authority
ENGIE UK
Energy sector Private sector
Suma Wholefoods Co-operative
Member led
Glasgow City Council
Local Authority

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Test Valley Borough Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Speaking to Test Valley's Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Mel Stevens considers what effective scrutiny looks like in a time of devolution, local government reorganisation and political change, and sets out five tests for developing a strong scrutiny work programme

4 June 2026
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Breaking down finance scrutiny: reading the story behind the numbers
Calendar icon June 17, 2026
Time icon 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Most budgets tell two stories: the one written in the narrative, and the one hidden in the numbers. This free session will help you uncover both and ask the questions that matter.
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CIPFA Local Government Deputy Chief Finance Officer Summit

Ian Parry joins sector leaders at CIPFA’s Local Government Deputy CFO Summit 2026 to explore how stronger governance, scrutiny and organisational culture can help councils make better decisions and build resilience under pressure

21 May 2026
events
Making a start with Scrutiny – approaches, structures and resources
Calendar icon June 11, 2026
Time icon 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

A practical, interactive lunchtime session exploring the nuts and bolts of what will help you build confidence and make scrutiny more effective.