Scrutiny committees
The Council’s 3 scrutiny committees are made up of councillors from different political parties, in proportion to their seats on the Council, and co-opted members from outside the Council. Each committee sets its own work programme.
People Scrutiny Committee
Scrutinises Children’s Social Care (including youth services), Education, Adult Social Care, Community Safety and Public Health.
Place Scrutiny Committee
Scrutinises road maintenance, public transport, management of the local environment and trading standards, libraries and archives, registrars and the voluntary sector.
Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (HOSC)
Looks at the work of local NHS organisations.