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English devolution: Redefining mayoral scrutiny
GOVERNANCE

English devolution: Redefining mayoral scrutiny

By Natalie Rotherham | 20 May 2026

Natalie Rotherham says scrutiny is becoming a core pillar of England’s evolving devolved governance system, with mayoral accountability now expected to match the scale of powers and public spending...

GOVERNANCE

Why CfGS is needed now more than ever

By Ed Hammond | 23 April 2026

As Ed Hammond departs for pastures new, the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny’s deputy chief exe...

GOVERNANCE

Getting ahead of the local election results

By Ed Hammond | 04 March 2026

Prior to the publication of a new practice guide from the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny, Ed ...

REORGANISATION

Lessons for uncertainty

By Ann McGauran | 17 June 2025

When it comes to reorganisation, you need to look at it from every angle. Ann McGauran spoke to e...

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

EXCLUSIVE: Push for local PACs slows amid Whitehall scepticism

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Martin Ford | 15 May 2025

Support for establishing local versions of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) across England is ...

GOVERNANCE

Filling in the holes in local democracy

By Mel Stevens | 08 May 2025

Mel Stevens considers where the new democratic deficits will lie in the new local government land...

GOVERNANCE

CfGS conference: Financially struggling councils should 'reach out'

By Ann McGauran | 21 March 2025

Financially struggling councils should ‘reach out for help’, says the interim chief executive of ...

GOVERNANCE

Birmingham's post Oracle scrutiny portal 'should help to better understand risks'

By Ann McGauran | 20 March 2025

A new online information site for scrutiny teams at Birmingham City Council should lead to a bett...

GOVERNANCE

Joining the pieces when holding places to account

By Ed Hammond | 20 March 2025

As delegates gather today in Birmingham for the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny’s annual confe...

GOVERNANCE

Governance: evolution and experimentation

By Ed Hammond | 06 August 2024

Ed Hammond looks at the new Government’s ‘missions-led’ plans for public services and how this wi...

WHITEHALL

Turn and face the changes

By Mel Stevens | 18 June 2024

As we head for a General Election, it’s a good time to reflect on what a new government will need...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Chief Executive

£125,000-135,000

The Mayor is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive who can work with him to achieve his bold and ambitious vision for Hull and East Yorkshire. Apply for this job

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority

Performance Lead for Children and Young People’s Services

£51,356 - £55,539

North Yorkshire Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a Performance Lead to join our team. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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