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Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 7.30 pm
The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the annual complaints report, corporate performance, the budget outturn report, and a scrutiny initiation document. Councillors reviewed the council's handling of complaints, noting impro...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 7.30 pm
The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee (CRESC) convened to finalise a report on progressive procurement and to select a topic for scrutiny in the coming year. The committee agreed to focus its next scrutiny on addressing poverty and inequali...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 1st May, 2025 7.30 pm
The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the annual review of the council's five missions, the scrutiny in Islington annual report, and the draft recommendations of a scrutiny review into progressive procurement. The committee a...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 7.30 pm
The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met to discuss corporate performance, budget monitoring, and scrutiny review planning. Councillors reviewed performance data, focusing on resident complaints and their handling, and examined the council...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 7.30 pm
The meeting discussed a successful pilot of a new thermal imaging scheme that helps residents identify how to make their homes more energy-efficient, and plans to develop the Council's work with anchor institutions[^2] in the Borough. The Committee heard a ...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 30th January, 2025 7.30 pm
At this meeting, Islington Council's proposed budget for 2025-26 was scrutinised. This was the third budget presentation by Councillor Diarmaid Ward, the Executive Member for Finance and Performance. The Committee also heard Councillor Ward's annual report ...
The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met with representatives from Thames Water to discuss a range of issues relating to the company's operations in the borough. The committee heard details of the company's plans to improve water quality a...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 7.30 pm
The meeting discussed the [Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman](https://www.lgo.org.uk/)’s annual review of complaints, social value in home care contracts, the council’s finances, and potential undeliverable savings in a range of areas.
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 7.30 pm
The meeting heard presentations on progressive procurement, an update from the Executive Member for Equalities, Communities and Inclusion, the Corporate Performance for quarter one 2024-25, and the Annual Workforce report. The committee also heard the Chair...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th September, 2024 7.30 pm
The committee heard an update on the council's [Progressive Procurement Strategy](https://democracy.islington.gov.uk/documents/s37963/CRESC+Procurement+presentation+12Sep24.pdf) and the implications of the new Procurement Act 2023. The committee also review...
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviews the performance of local services, scrutinises council decisions, and contributes to policy development to improve service delivery for residents. It acts as a 'critical friend', offering constructive challenge to ensure services are delivered effectively and efficiently, making the best use of resources.
The committee considers the needs of local people, uses evidence to inform its findings, and promotes equalities and early intervention. It oversees functions including Corporate Finance, the Capital Programme, Economic Infrastructure, Procurement, Council Tax, Resident Voice, Corporate Performance, and Digital Services. The committee also has oversight of the work of other scrutiny review committees.
