Scrutiny Committees represent the interests of local people
about important issues that affect them. They look at how the
decisions, policies and services of the Council and other key
public agencies impact on the area and on residents. Scrutiny
Committees do not take decisions but can make recommendations to
decision-makers about how they are delivering on
objectives.
This Committee scrutinises
the Council’s role and remit as a
social landlord, including policy review; service improvement;
governance arrangements to help ensure compliance with provision
and regulation of social housing. In addition, those housing
services for which the Council is responsible, including housing
strategy; homelessness and housing needs; the delivery of
affordable housing as well as private sector housing
renewal.
It
also scrutinises cultural issues and the
Council’s role as a provider of leisure
services.