Overview and Scrutiny Committees
Appointment
The
Council will annually constitute and appoint three Overview and
Scrutiny Committees, comprising of fifteen councillors, to
discharge the functions conferred by section 21 of the Local
Government Act 2000 or regulations under section 32 of the Local
Government Act 2000.
General
Role
Within their terms of
reference, Overview and Scrutiny Committees will:
(a)
Review and / or scrutinise the decisions made or
actions taken in connection with the discharge of the
Council’s functions;
(b)
Review and scrutinise the performance of other
public bodies in the area and invite reports from them by
requesting them to address the Overview and Scrutiny committee
about their activities and performance;
(c)
Support joint work planning arrangements in
developing an integrated scrutiny work programme;
(d)
Make reports and / or recommendations to the Council
and / or the Cabinet in connection with any policy or the discharge
of any functions;
(e)
Exercise the right to call in, for reconsideration
decisions made but not yet implemented by the Executive function of
the Council;
(f)
Assist the Council and the Cabinet in the
development and monitoring of the annual budget;
(g)
Review and scrutinise the Council’s
transformation governance and processes as well as monitoring the
outcomes and benefits of the Transformation Programme;
(h)
Review and scrutinise the Council’s
partnership arrangements;
(i)
Review and scrutinise the Council’s
commissioning activities;
(j)
Review and scrutinise the performance of the Council
in relation to its policy objectives, performance targets and / or
particular service areas; and
(k)
Have the authority to establish task & finish
groups, standing panels and sub-committees as necessary to
discharge the functions falling within the remit of the
committee.
Overview
and Scrutiny Committees Terms of Reference
Each Overview and Scrutiny Committee is aligned to one of the
Wirral Plan themes of People, Business and Environment with
responsibility for reviewing and / or scrutinising decisions made
or actions taken in connection with the pledges that make up the
respective theme of the Wirral Plan.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is also responsible for
scrutinising the strategies, policies, partnerships, transformation
projects / programmes and supporting functions which operate in
support of their Wirral Plan theme.
Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Wirral Plan
Pledges
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·
Leisure and cultural opportunities for
all
·
Wirral Residents live healthier lives
·
Community services are joined up and
accessible
·
Good quality housing that meets the needs of
residents
·
Wirral’s Neighbourhoods are safe
·
Attractive local environment for Wirral
residents
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Scope of the
Committee
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To review and /
or scrutinise any strategies and plans, and the delivery of these
plans, including:
·
Wirral’s Leisure Strategy
·
Wirral’s Culture Strategy
·
Wirral Residents Live Healthier Lives
Strategy
·
Neighbourhood Strategy
·
Housing Strategy
·
Ensuring Wirral’s Neighbourhoods are
Safe
·
Managing Our Waste Strategy 2015 - 2020
·
Loving Our Environment Strategy
To
review and / or scrutinise the commissioning, management and
performance of services for:
·
Leisure
·
Community Services
·
Safer Neighbourhoods
·
Housing Services
·
Environment
To perform the Council’s statutory
responsibilities to undertake scrutiny in relation to:
·
The review and scrutiny of the flood and coastal
erosion risk management functions under the Flood and Water
Management Act 2010.
·
The review and scrutiny of decisions made or action
taken in connection with the discharge by the Responsible
Authorities and Co-operating bodies of the Wirral Community Safety
Partnership of their crime and disorder functions.
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Cross-Cutting
Themes
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·
Vibrant tourism economy pledge (link with Business
Theme)
·
Transport & Technology Infrastructure fit for
the future (link to Business theme)
·
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
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