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There is an Overview and Scrutiny Committee and two Scrutiny Panels who support the work of the Cabinet and the Council as a whole. The Committee and Panels play a significant role in policy development and in reviewing decisions already made.

They allow citizens to have a greater say in Council matters by holding public inquiries into matters of local concern. These lead to reports and recommendations which advise the Cabinet and the Council as a whole on its policies, budget and service delivery. Indeed, the Cabinet or the Council may consult with them on forthcoming decisions and the development of policy.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee also monitors executive decisions once they are made. In certain circumstances, Overview and Scrutiny members can 'call-in' a decision which has been made by the Cabinet but not yet implemented.

Scrutiny has a role in:

•  Reviewing decisions made
•  Reviewing performance
•  Policy development and review
•  Examining issues of concern to local people
•  Engaging partner organisations and local people

A scrutiny workplan is agreed each year. The plan is a list of topics that will be examined by the Committee and its panels.

See the Scrutiny reviews to date

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