CfPS Scrutiny e-digest: March 2010

Last updated:31 March 2010

The voice of young Essex
A little over twelve months ago Essex County Council (ECC) established a pilot Youth Scrutiny Committee to test how young people could become involved in the formal scrutiny process.  
 
Scrutiny as a career
William Benson, Chief Executive at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, talks about his career from scrutiny to the executive.

Death by PowerPoint
Yet another workshop not to your members’ taste? Want to get scrutiny onto the menu for partners and executives? Try the Scrutiny Café…

School governors as scrutineers?
Colin Couch, Professor, discusses how school governors are already engaged in public scrutiny. 
 
Scrutiny – is the devil in the detail?
As a scrutineer – a NHS NED, a Governor or a Councillor – what are the questions keeping us awake at night?

Where is the public in public services?
CfPS reviews the points raised at its recent annual debate which was chaired by the Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP. 
 
Select Committees vs Overview and Scrutiny
Find out what our colleagues from the House of Commons hope to learn from local scrutiny.
 
What does charitable status mean for CfPS…and for you?
CfPS shares their reasons for becoming a charity and outlines how our charitable objectives were met and agreed by the Charity Commission.

2009 CfPS annual survey of overview and scrutiny
The 2009 CfPS survey reveals scrutiny making an impact – despite pressure on budgets and staffing.  Read more about the direction of the function on our website.

Cannot find Server: re-connecting public accountability
The Centre for Public Scrutiny explores to what extent the Internet can, and should, be used to engage the public for improved public accountability. 
 
Induction to Scrutiny pack
From 19 April our Induction to Scrutiny packs for new members will be available to purchase at a discounted cost of £26.  Reserve your pack now at ihelp@idea.gov.uk

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