Overview and Scrutiny
The Overview and Scrutiny function in local government offers even more opportunity for the City Council to improve the quality of life for its residents.
In this section:
Scrutiny Reviews
Topics selected for in-depth review include Council policies and service delivery and also the work of our partners. Recommendations are made to improve on the way services are provided. Completed scrutiny review reports and information on reviews currently being undertaken are set out by following the link above. (Click on the review title to open the report - you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.)
03/10/2011
What is Overview and Scrutiny?
The Local Government Act 2000 required councils to introduce new political structures which provide a clear role for the Council, the Executive and non-executive Councillors
03/10/2011
The Roles of Overview and Scrutiny
The responsibilities of Overview and Scrutiny bodies can be split into four main areas
03/10/2011
Principal Scrutiny Committee and the Scrutiny Panels
Until the 2011/12 municipal year Winchester City Council had a Principal Scrutiny Committee and four Scrutiny Panels.
13/05/2011
Scrutiny Work Programme 2011/12
The Scrutiny Work Programme is published by The Overview and Scrutiny Committee
15/09/2011
Guidance for members of the public and external witnesses
Under the terms of the Council's Constitution, Scrutiny Members may question Members of the Cabinet and City Council officers to gain evidence to undertake scrutiny
12/12/2011
