Scrutiny Committee

The Scrutiny Committee reviews and examines the decisions and performance of the Council's Cabinet, other committees, and officers. It assesses how well the Council is meeting its policy objectives and targets across different service areas. The committee can question councillors and senior officers about their work, performance, and specific projects. It also reviews the performance of other local public bodies and can request them to report to the committee and the public. The committee makes recommendations based on its findings and has the power to 'call in' key decisions before they are implemented.