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Overview and Scrutiny

Members of Overview & Scrutiny Forum on a site visit to examine city centre redevelopment progress

Welcome to Newport Scrutiny Web Pages

One of the key roles for non executive Councillors is to undertake an overview and scrutiny role for the Council. Scrutiny plays an essential role in promoting accountability in local authorities’ decision making process. Scrutiny can also assist in aligning council policy and its priorities, promoting efficiency and effectiveness and enhancing partnerships work. Follow the link for more about the background and role of Scrutiny.

Latest News!

Newport wins Good Scrutiny Award!

Cynghorau Lleol mewn Partneriaeth! - Read how our Scrutiny team joined up with other Councils at this year's National Eisteddfod of Wales

Follow the links below to find out more about Scrutiny in Newport

Scrutiny Forums : find out about the Forum’s roles and responsibilities from the Scrutiny Chairs.

‘Scrutiny Matters’ : what’s been happening lately? Recent scrutiny issues, forum reports & recommendations, updates on consultation exercises and Key Council decisions involving Scrutiny.

Diary of a Scrutiny Officer – find out what the Scrutiny Officers have been up to!

Scrutiny Engages with the Public: find out how Scrutiny has been engaging with the Public

Scrutiny Reviews: find out what Scrutiny has been looking at in depth and view final reports

Overview & Scrutiny – Who Does What?: find out how Scrutiny is supported in Newport

Work Programmes : what Scrutiny looked at in 2006/07

Meeting Dates: details and Agendas for forthcoming meetings

Scrutiny in the News: find out why Scrutiny has been making the news

2 weeks of work experience: “I’m a Scrutiny Officer – get me outta here!” – what our student thought of life with the Scrutiny Team

Scrutiny and other Review Mechanisms : find out how Scrutiny in Newport became a Case Study for National Research.

Annual Reports : View our Overview & Scrutiny Annual Reports

Performance Indicators : Find out how we measure and manage our performance

Scrutiny Principles : Details of the what makes Scrutiny effective

Reflecting the Voice and Concerns of the Public

Reflecting the Voice and Concerns of the Public is a main focus of our work. See how you can get involved by following the links below.

How can I get involved in Overview & Scrutiny?

Presentations by External Organisations

Contact Us : find out more about the Scrutiny Team and how to contact us

last update: Wed, 6 Aug 2008