Scrutiny of Commercial Activities

Councils’ commercial activities can bring opportunities, but also significant financial, governance and reputational risks. Effective scrutiny is essential, yet providing meaningful oversight can be challenging where arm’s-length arrangements and commercial confidentiality create additional barriers.

This 90-minute online Learning Event will help councillors navigate these challenges and understand how to scrutinise commercial activities effectively while respecting necessary commercial boundaries. Explore the key questions scrutiny should be asking, how to provide constructive challenge, and how to balance commercial freedom with transparency and democratic accountability.

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Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day, so do join promptly to be assured of a place.