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Scrutiny Reviews

What are Scrutiny Reviews?

Scrutiny reviews are time limited projects that look at issues in detail.

Are there different levels of Scrutiny Reviews?

Yes, there are three different levels of scrutiny reviews:

a panel consultation, where the topic is discussed in a meeting;
an overview which comprises of up to four nominated Councillors to undertake a review comprising of two to three meetings; and
an in depth review, which involves a small review group nominated by the Co-ordinating Board or Scrutiny Panel. The Board or Panel also outline the Terms of Reference for the review.

In Depth Scrutiny Reviews

In depth reviews are major pieces of work that can sometimes take a number of weeks or months to complete. Reviews allow members to develop a detailed understanding of an issue through the evidence gathering and consultation processes used during a review.

Evidence is gathered in a variety of ways including:

Desktop research
Site visits
Witness interviews
Mystery shopping exercises.

By gathering such a wide range of information on a particular issue, the scrutiny members can ensure that any recommendations are evidence based.

After considering all the evidence the Scrutiny group has collated, the group agrees its conclusions and produces a report making recommendations. This is then presented to the full Panel for approval before being submitted to the Executive or Council for their consideration and implementation.

See list of current and completed scrutiny reviews.