The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met with representatives from Thames Water to discuss a range of issues relating to the company's operations in the borough. The committee heard details of the company's plans to improve water quality a...
Recent meetings
21–26 of 26 meetings
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 7.30 pm
The meeting discussed the [Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman](https://www.lgo.org.uk/)’s annual review of complaints, social value in home care contracts, the council’s finances, and potential undeliverable savings in a range of areas.
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 7.30 pm
The meeting heard presentations on progressive procurement, an update from the Executive Member for Equalities, Communities and Inclusion, the Corporate Performance for quarter one 2024-25, and the Annual Workforce report. The committee also heard the Chair...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th September, 2024 7.30 pm
The committee heard an update on the council's [Progressive Procurement Strategy](https://democracy.islington.gov.uk/documents/s37963/CRESC+Procurement+presentation+12Sep24.pdf) and the implications of the new Procurement Act 2023. The committee also review...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 30th July, 2024 7.30 pm
This meeting included a presentation from the Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Culture and Jobs, a report on the council's budget outturn for 2023/24, and an update on the council's corporate performance in the final quarter of 2023/24. It also inclu...
Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th June, 2024 7.30 pm
The committee agreed to note the minutes of the previous meeting and to note a report on the new "Islington Check-Ins" performance management process. They also provisionally agreed their work plan for the year, and asked officers to prepare a draft scrutin...
About
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviews the performance of local services, scrutinises council decisions, and contributes to policy development to improve service delivery for residents. It acts as a 'critical friend', offering constructive challenge to ensure services are delivered effectively and efficiently, making the best use of resources.
The committee considers the needs of local people, uses evidence to inform its findings, and promotes equalities and early intervention. It oversees functions including Corporate Finance, the Capital Programme, Economic Infrastructure, Procurement, Council Tax, Resident Voice, Corporate Performance, and Digital Services. The committee also has oversight of the work of other scrutiny review committees.
Members
Nick Wayne
· Chair
Jilani Chowdhury
· Vice-Chair
Bashir Ibrahim
· Member
Benali Hamdache
· Member
Ernestas Jegorovas-Armstrong
· Member
Gulcin Ozdemir
· Member
Hannah McHugh
· Member
Heather Staff
· Member
Joseph Croft
· Member
Ruth Hayes
· Member
Saiqa Pandor
· Member
Toby North
· Member
Asima Shaikh
· Substitute
Caroline Russell
· Substitute
Claire Zammit
· Substitute
Jenny Kay
· Substitute
Troy Gallagher
· Substitute