1 meeting
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to review the council's scrutiny work programme for 2025-2026 and to consider the final budget proposals for the upcoming financial year. The committee approved the propos...
The Role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee The role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee is to provide overall oversight and coordination of the delivery of the Scrutiny Work Programme and scrutiny commissions it establishes to undertake its work. General Role Within the relevant terms of reference, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and any Scrutiny Commission carrying out a review will: 1. Review or scrutinise any decisions made or action taken in connection with the discharge of any of the Council’s functions; 2. Make reports and/or recommendations to the full Council and/or the executive in connection with the discharge of any functions; 3. Consider any matter affecting the area or its inhabitants; 4. Exercise the right to call in, for reconsideration, decisions made but not yet implemented by the Executive.
