The Overview and Scrutiny function is central to the
constitution. Government guidance makes it clear that Overview and
Scrutiny committees should be powerful committees which meet in
public to discuss and make recommendations on the development of
policies and hold the executive to account for its actions. They
also have a key role in considering other matters of local
concern.
The four areas of remit for the Scrutiny (Community
and Regeneration) Committee are:
1.
Community Reviews and Accountability
2.
Public Health
3.
Major Projects
4.
Crime and Disorder