Committee details

The Scrutiny Committee is responsible for holding the Cabinet to account, policy development, and external scrutiny. The committee does not make decisions but makes recommendations to Cabinet, Council and officers.

It meets about six times a year.

Attending a meeting

You can speak to the committee or ask questions about items on the agenda. To be allowed to speak, you must register with democratic services by 5pm on the last working day before the meeting. Please contact democratic services for more information before registering.

The public can watch a meeting online.

On occasion, the committee may consider items on the agenda without the public present. The agenda for the meeting will indicate if and when the public cannot observe the business.

Constitution

Information on all of the council's committees and procedures are contained in the Constitution.