Implementing the 2007 Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act

The importance of establishing and maintaining good governance at a local level is highlighted in 'The Governance of Britain' green paper and the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.

The 2007 Act requires a fundamental review of arrangements for political governance and support for councillors as democratic champions. The creation of 'executive ward councillors' as well as still further joint and partnership arrangements will require an overhaul of the ethical governance framework, with councils taking charge of conduct issues locally.

This will also require the selection and appointment of more independent members and chairs of standards committees to enable your standards committee to be ready to assess, review, and hear complaints of breaches of the new code of conduct.

The Ethical Governance Team at Rockpools can contribute legal and policy expertise to help you and your councillors prepare for their new responsibilities. It provides bespoke training on the new code of conduct, the local filter, investigations, hearings and mediation and support for local investigations. For more information contact claer.lloyd-jones@rockpools.co.uk.