Resource type: Case studies
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Governance change example, using a bespoke approach to scrutiny at combined authority level.
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.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
A report which showcases the wide-scale application of four principles of effective scrutiny across the Borough Council.
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.
Glasgow City Council
Building a strategic approach to scrutiny though interactive development and coaching sessions for council members.
Devon & Somerset Combined Fire Authority
Governance effectiveness review, in the light of the fire governance modernisation agenda from central Government.
Storengy UK
Design and implementation of a Responsible Business Board to ensure transparency, oversight and guidance on business activity affecting the local community, employees and business network.
The Gambling Commission
A project supporting local council scrutiny committees to work with system leaders to review the effectiveness of local approaches to understand and tackle gambling harms.
Combined Authorities Governance Network
The story behind why CfGS set up this combined authorities network for members and officers involved in governance and scrutiny.
London and Quadrant Housing
A housing association model for resident voice and role in affecting decision-making and policy.