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Scrutiny Reviews

Scrutiny reviews provide the Scrutiny Panels with an opportunity to undertake in-depth investigations into issues affecting the Council or the borough. Each Scrutiny Panel will undertake at least two time-limited reviews in the course of each Municipal Year. These are usually conducted by a small working group.

Scrutiny reviews can take a number of forms:

• 'big picture reviews' examining cross-cutting issues involving a number of 
  Council sections
• more focused reviews, examining a particular problem, policy or service
• 'one off' reviews into a particular issue or decision

As part of the review, the working groups collect evidence from a number of sources. These can include:

• discussions with witnesses (including Council officers, service users or    
   representatives of outside bodies)
• written submissions
• site visits or 'mystery shopping'
• examining good practice from other councils or agencies
• commissioned research

Once evidence is gathered, the working group normally submit its findings in a written report to the relevant scrutiny panel. It is then forwarded to the Cabinet or Cabinet Member to decide what action they wish to take on the recommendations. Scrutiny members closely monitor progress on the implementation of the review recommendations.

Current Scrutiny Reviews:

  • Post Office Closures
  • Community Use of School Premises
  • Breastfeeding
  • Newly Arrived Children

Previous Scrutiny Reviews

Please find a list below of all Scrutiny Reviews undertaken from 2004 to 2006. Further details are available by following the relevant links.

If you experience any difficulties in accessing the reviews or would like any further information please contact Sharon Crook on 01709 822776 or via email sharon.crook@rotherham.gov.uk

This is an internal link iconScrutiny Reviews undertaken in 2007

This is an internal link iconScrutiny Reviews undertaken in 2006

This is an internal link iconScrutiny Reviews undertaken in 2005

This is an internal link iconScrutiny Reviews undertaken in 2004

We welcome comments on any current review or suggestions for future topics. To have your say, please email us using the This is an internal link icononline form.

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