Support for elected Councillors Our annual survey of allowances paid to elected members has just been issued to Heads of Democratic Services across the region.This year we’ve put the survey online, making it even easier and quicker to be completed.Councils have... The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published its long-awaited Statutory Guidance on Overview and Scrutiny in Local and Combined Authorities.The statutory guidance stresses the role of scrutiny committees in holding councils to account over... We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok 