Scrutiny
The role of scrutiny
Scrutiny in local government is an independent function, led by councillors, which examines local policies and issues and makes recommendations to those who are responsible for services.
This enables us to scrutinise other bodies and agencies as well as ourselves - such as the Primary Care Trusts, the emergency services and national agencies such as the Environment Agency. Scrutiny does not begin and end with the public sector. We can also invite voluntary organisations, charities, businesses and individuals to participate too.
It is important that anything we recommend is based on properly researched evidence. Everyone who wants to participate is given an opportunity to get involved.
Recent Scrutiny Reviews
Below you can find published reports that summarise recent in-depth reviews (sometimes known as Task Groups) undertaken by Scrutiny Councillors.
Members of the Cheshire West and Chester Overview and Scrutiny committee undertook the annual review of the Council Companies Business Plans.
Scrutiny Reviews 2024-2025
Scrutiny Review of the Colas Highways Contract
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Annual Scrutiny Review of the Community Safety Partnership 2024-2025
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Scrutiny Review of Corporate Compliments and Complaints 2024-2025
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Scrutiny Review of Educational Attainment 2024-2025
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Scrutiny Review of Household Waste Recycling Centres
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Scrutiny Review of Learning Disabilities Day Services Consultation and Re-commissioning
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Scrutiny Review of Special Education Need and Disabilities (SEND) in Cheshire West
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Overview and Scrutiny Committees
Find out more information about each of Cheshire West and Chester Councils four scrutiny committees using the drop-downs below.
Responsible for holding to account those who deliver services on a borough wide basis and cross cutting issues impacting on the Council and the Borough as a whole
Reviews and make recommendations for improvement in relation to any matter that has an impact on Statutory Scrutiny Responsibilities relating to Health Services.
Responsible for holding to account those who deliver services based on individual need to children and adults, including health and wellbeing and education services.
Responsible for holding to account those who deliver all place-based services including environment, localities, regeneration, and growth.
Scrutiny Updates
Here you can find recent updates from the Scrutiny Team, including the newly introduced quarterly bulletin.
Where to find help
- Email: scrutiny@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
- Post: Scrutiny Team, Cheshire West and Chester Council, The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BA