Publications

The Centre for Public Scrutiny produces guidance on current scrutiny issues, latest research within the field and sharing best practice.

You can access a full list of our publications by clicking on "CfPS General" on the menu bar to your left. Below you will find the most recent selection.

Latest publications

Policy Briefing 1: Future challenges for scrutiny (free download)

Briefing outlining some of the key forthcoming challenges for scrutiny in local government

Published: 30 July 2010

Policy Briefing 2: Total Place (free download)

Briefing about Total Place in the context of scrutiny and accountability

Published: 30 July 2010

Policy Briefing 3: Policing White Paper (free download)

Briefing on the proposals contained in the Policing White Paper published 26 July 2010

Published: 30 July 2010

Getting it Together (free download)

This publication shares some of the lessons local councillors and council officers have learnt through projects supported by the CfPS Expert Advisory Team.

Published: 21 June 2010