Scrutiny Function Review - Final Report and Recommendations

September 11, 2025 Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...the committee noted the Scrutiny Function Review's findings and recommendations, which are being recommended to Full Council for approval, including changes to the Council's Constitution, new scrutiny arrangements, required resources, and an action plan, with an evaluation of improvements planned for January 2027, subject to Full Council endorsement.

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Content

RESOLVED that the Constitution and
Governance Committee:
 

1.   
Noted the Scrutiny Review findings and recommendations in Annex 1
supporting appendices which were agreed and endorsed by the
Scrutiny Committee for Corporate and Resources.

2.   
Noted that the Scrutiny Review findings and recommendations are
being recommended to Full Council for approval to the necessary
changes to the Council’s Constitution, new scrutiny function
arrangements, the resources needed to deliver the review and the
action plan (see Appendix D).

3.   
Noted that the evaluation of the improvements to the
Council’s scrutiny function will be done in January 2027,
subject to Full Council’s endorsement.

Supporting Documents

Covering Report - Scrutiny Function Review.pdf
Annex 1 - Task Finish Group scrutiny review findings and recommendations.pdf
Appendix A1 - Scrutiny Committee potential new portfolios detailed.pdf
Appendix A2 - Scrutiny Committee potential new portfolios high level.pdf
Appendix B - CfGS Scrutiny Review Report.pdf
Appendix E - Scrutiny review recommendations timeline for implementation.pdf
Appendix C - DRAFT Scrutiny Protocol.pdf
Appendix D - Scrutiny Review Recommendations Action Plan.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date11 Sep 2025