Measure what Matters.
Measure what Matters is an independent public initiative examining transparency, accountability, and ethics across local government.
We connect data with lived experience to reveal what’s really happening — helping people see beyond official narratives and understand the reality on the ground.
Be Informed. Act.
A mission to strengthen accountability across local government.
Uncover I Examine I Inform I Empower
Track Local Government Performance
We will monitor and evaluate the activities, impact, and outcomes of local government in targeted performance areas to keep you informed.
Simplify Key Metrics (Coming Soon)
We will present essential data in a clear, accessible format to help you understand how public services are being delivered.
Deep-Dive Reports
Our reports will provide detailed case studies and local insight into specific issues and areas of public interest.
Demand Transparency
We advocate for unfettered access to clear and accessible government performance data to promote accountability.
Empower Constituents
We aim to equip you with the information you need to engage with and influence local government strategy and decision-making.
Ground data in experience
We connect performance data with lived experience to build a fuller, more truthful picture of how local government decisions affect real lives.
“A basic tenet of a healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency.”
Peter Fenn
US Political Consultant & Commentator
Watch, Read, Listen
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by Civic Watcher
The Law Isn’t Failing. It has been systematically undermined from within.
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by Civic Watcher
Tribunals Aren’t the Problem. It’s the Goliath Driving Families There.
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by Civic Watcher
A National Picture of Harm: Families speak out on SEND
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by Civic Watcher
Family Testimonies: A Foreword
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by Civic Watcher
Open Letter to Rt. Hon. BRIDGET PHILLIPSON MP, Secretary of State for Education
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by Civic Watcher
🚨 ACTION NEEDED: Will You Add Your Voice?
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by Civic Watcher
The Story of the Survey that just *disappeared*.
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by Civic Watcher
Overwritten and Obscured: How Surrey (*literally) Obscures their catastrophic SEND Performance
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by Civic Watcher
The Cost of Silence: A Closer Look at Surrey’s Approach to Complaint Handling and Accountability
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by Civic Watcher
A Forensic Review: Breakdown in Governance at Surrey County Council’s Audit and Governance Committee
Share your Testimony
Our current campaign:
“Have you experienced dishonest, unlawful, unethical, or harmful behaviour at the hands of your Local Authority while trying to secure Special Educational Needs and Disablities (SEND) support for your child?“
Click to expand for full details of how to share your experiences.
Click here to make your submission: https://survey.yourviewsyourvoice.org/
🔒 Your Privacy:
This form is fully anonymous.
We will not know who you are — and we don’t want to.
This form exists so you can speak freely, safely, and without fear of being recognised. The feedback provided will be shared to highlight systemic issues and advocate for meaningful change. No names, contact information, or personal identifiers will ever be collected.
We do not ask for your name, contact details, or any personal identifiers.
We do not collect or store IP addresses, cookies, or metadata.
Please do not include your name, your child’s name, or any information that could identify you or others in your submission. Submissions that contain personal or identifiable data will be removed from the database.
Join our Community Platform
Stay connected as this platform grows – we’ll share progress, updates and opportunities to get directly involved as our reach expands.
Measure what matters. 