About
The Communities Scrutiny Committee’s role is to examine and monitor issues relating to communities, safety and local services. Its extensive remit covers key areas such as customer experience, community groups and engagement, community hubs and libraries, heritage services, crime prevention and community safety, domestic abuse and anti?social behaviour, fire and rescue and emergency response, public protection and enforcement, road safety, registration and coroner’s services, welfare and benefits, sports, leisure and cultural facilities, equality and diversity, interfaith, as well as housing including affordable homes, HMOs, homelessness and housing needs. It also acts as the designated scrutiny body for the Safer, Stronger Communities Partnership under Section 19 of the Police and Justice Act.