Decision details

Members noted that the Overview & Scrutiny Committee continues to be an active and integral part of the Council’s governance arrangements, with Committee members acting as a critical friend and scrutinising a range of topics throughout 2024/25. It provides a vehicle for elected Members to influence the development of Council policies and enhances transparency and accountability to residents. It was also noted that the Committee suggest service improvements through recommendations.

Scrutiny engagement has included appointing working groups, receiving presentations and taking reports with question-and-answer sessions. This has enabled scrutiny to take an in-depth look at specific areas within the Council and has provided a variety of opportunities for Members to discuss and add value to key service areas. During 2024/25, the Committee received no call-ins.

RECOMMENDED to Council that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s Annual Scrutiny Report 2024/25 be noted.