Scrutiny Management Board

The Scrutiny Management Board oversees the council's scrutiny function, ensuring councillors who are not part of the cabinet fulfil their statutory role. It helps develop policy, review council services, and hold decision-makers accountable.

The board manages scrutiny for cross-cutting areas like corporate strategy, finance, and performance. It decides which scrutiny committee handles specific matters, approves work programmes for all scrutiny committees, and oversees communications and effectiveness reviews. The board also monitors the performance of council companies and allows public involvement through attendance, questions, and topic suggestions.