Scrutiny reviews
The Overview and Scrutiny Management board (OSMB) and the Select commissions will carry out a number of in-depth investigations or reviews into issues affecting the Council or the borough.
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 Select Commission.
It is then forwarded to the Council's 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
- Budget 2012 - 13
- Impact of regeneration initiatives
- Review of health inequalities
- Support for school governors
Previous Scrutiny Reviews
Scrutiny reviews during 2010-11
Scrutiny reviews during 2009-10
If you experience any difficulties in accessing the reviews or would like any further information please contact us on 01709 822776.
We welcome comments on any current review or suggestions for future topics. To have your say, please email us using the online form.
Last update 10/08/2011