Useful sources of information

There are many websites which can provide access to a wide range of information relating to Scrutiny. The list below is not intended to be comprehensive but gives an indication of some of the key sites.

www.cfps.org.uk - The Centre for Public Scrutiny. This is the main organisation dealing with scrutiny across public services.

www.lga.gov.uk – The Local Government Association. Represents the interests of local authorities across the Country.

www.idea.gov.uk – Improvement and Development Agency. Seeks to help authorities to improve and highlights best practice.

www.auditcommission.gov.uk – Audit Commission. Acts as a watchdog for central and local government. Reports on inspection of services including CPA.

www.direct.gov.uk – Directgov. Provides links to all government departments, agencies and local authorities.

www.seemp.co.uk – South East Employers. Provides a network for local authorities in the south east.

www.parliament.uk – UK Parliament. Access to information relating to House of Commons and House of Lords Select Committees.

www.nao.org.uk – National Audit Office. Audits public sector in UK and provides value for money studies into implementation of Government policies.

www.lgiu.org.uk – Local Government Information Unit. Independent research and information organisation representing interests of local authorities.

www.inlogov.bham.ac.uk – Institute of Local Government Studies. Part of Birmingham University dealing with improving the capacity of government and public organisations.

www.info4local.gov.uk – Information for Local Government. Access to information from central government departments, agencies and public bodies.

www.communities.gov.uk – Government department responsible for communities and local government.

www.nlgn.org.uk – New Local Government Network. An independent body promoting modernisation of local government.