LINk Host Organisations and Local Authorities: Developing Relationships »
19/12/2008
A One Day Workshop for Local Authority Commissioning and Monitoring Officers, and Host Organisations.
Parliamentary seminar series »
09/02/2009
Officer Development Day – 25th February 2009 »
25/02/2009
Parliamentary Seminar Series: Putting the ? back into scrutiny »
04/03/2009
As part of the Centre for Public Scrutiny's goal to share knowledge between scrutineers at all tiers of government, we will be holding our annual series of parliamentary seminars.
Councillor Call for Action workshops »
13/03/2009
In collaboration with the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) and Communities and Local Government (CLG), CfPS are hosting a number of launch events for the Councillor Call for Action guidance.
How to win friends and influence partners »
19/03/2009
A few last places still available for the CfPS 'How to win friends and influence partners' event. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Officer Development Day – 31 March »
31/03/2009
Parliamentary Seminar Series: Putting the ? back into scrutiny »
01/04/2009
As part of the Centre for Public Scrutiny's goal to share knowledge between scrutineers at all tiers of government, we will be holding our annual series of parliamentary seminars.
Cfps Events 2009/10 »
30/06/2009
Schedule of Events 2009/10
Scrutiny and the recession seminar 15 July 2009 – POSTPONED »
15/07/2009
Many authorities are currently grappling with the pressures of the recession – scrutiny functions are having to do the same. With both external and internal pressures to consider, how should scrutiny respond?
Seminar on CAA, LAA and Partnership Working – members & officers »
16/09/2009
This event will explore the fundamental principles behind partnership working, in the context of Comprehensive Area Assessment and the new powers for scrutiny under the 2007 Act.
One day Seminar on Scrutiny of crime and disorder; making it work– members and officers »
19/10/2009
One day Seminar on Scrutiny of crime and disorder; making it work– members
Evening Seminar on Scrutiny of crime and disorder; making it work– members and officers »
20/10/2009
In April this year, local authorities gained new powers to investigate work being undertaken by the council's crime and disorder reduction partnership
National Networking Events for Health, Care and Wellbeing Scrutineers »
18/11/2009
National networking events for all members of health care and wellbeing scrutiny committees to share learning and development
Seminar on chairing skills – members »
26/11/2009
An opportunity for experienced, less experienced and prospective chairs of scrutiny
Performance Management seminar »
20/01/2010
Be the first to hear the outcomes from the much awaited CfPS performance management publication Green Light.
Public engagement through scrutiny »
10/02/2010
Public engagement is a top priority for many public sector organisations, but how do you do this effectively?
Project management: delivering successful scrutiny projects – future dates planned »
24/05/2010
An intensive 2 day course focussing on the skills needed to manage a scrutiny project.
Project Management for Scrutiny Officers (September) »
16/09/2010
This popular 2 day course will run 16–17 September and is delivered in partnership with local government consultants Spirals, by an expert in project management and is designed with the unique challenges of scrutiny project management in mind.
Induction for Chairs of non–executive committees »
23/09/2010
This day–long seminar will provide councillors, and other non–executives, who are new to chairing meetings and leading investigations with the skills they need to hit the ground running, and to take control of the accountability process.
Project Management for Scrutiny Officers (October) »
20/10/2010
This popular 2 day course will run 20–21 October and is delivered in partnership with local government consultants Spirals, by an expert in project management and is designed with the unique challenges of scrutiny project management in mind.
Implications of New Government »
10/11/2010
By October, we're likely to have a clearer idea about the new Government's plans. This session will provide an opportunity to update on what has happened since the election, and on plans (should they exist) for new legislation.
Project Management for Scrutiny Officers (November) »
16/11/2010
This popular 2 day course will run 16–17 November and is delivered in partnership with local government consultants Spirals, by an expert in project management and is designed with the unique challenges of scrutiny project management in mind.
Accountability in a cold climate: finance, recession and scrutiny's own value for money »
18/11/2010
This session will bring together work that CfPS has carried out in the past three years on finance and effectiveness. It will provide a practical guide to those facing the challenge of delivering “more for less” – particularly in the are
