This page provides a regular update on the scrutiny reviews carried out by the Committees.

Scrutiny B Meeting 24th November 2008

The Scrutiny B Committee will be holding its next Meeting in the Community. The Meeting will be held on Monday, 24th November 2008, in the Manor House, Alford, at 6.00 p.m. Members of the Public are welcome to attend.

New work programme for 2008/09

The new work programme for 2008/09 incorporates a more strategic approach whereby all Executive Board portfolio holders will be invited to present their plans and achievements for review. The individual Portfolio presentations dates are included in the work programme

Legislation changes for 2008/09

The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health act 2007 identified new powers for Overview and Scrutiny. In July this year, the Government published the white paper entitled ‘Communities in Control’ The White Paper is the pre curser to the Community Empowerment, Housing and Economic Regeneration (CEHR) Bill. This bill, which will enact the new powers, is scheduled to go through Parliament later this year. One of the main changes will be the introduction of the Councillor Call for Action (CCfA). This will be a new tool to strengthen the power of ward councillors to resolve particular local concerns. The bill will also seek to raise the visibility of Local Authority scrutiny to ensure local residents are aware of the powerful tool that is at their disposal. Additional objectives include increased powers to scrutinise other public bodies, Police, Health services etc, and for a more coordinated approach with county and District Scrutiny to combining resources where possible for area reviews. More details can be found on the CLG website

Current reviews - seeking evidence (July – October)