Scrutiny Councillors on the Service Improvement & Finance Panel met on 7 February and discussed the Welsh Public Library Standards Annual Performance Report 16/17. The Panel received a presentation from Senior Officers from Cultural Services on the current Welsh Public Library Standards framework. Frameworks ensure that libraries in Wales meet certain Standards. Scrutiny Councillors were […]
Archives for February 2018
The ERW Scrutiny Councillor Group will meet in March
February 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Scrutiny Councillors from across the six local authorities will meet on 9 March 2018. The purpose of the group is to help ensure the best educational outcomes for children in the Education Through Regional Working (ERW) region by supporting effective scrutiny to support consistent scrutiny across the six councils share scrutiny good practice encourage shared […]
10 Things You Should Know About Scrutiny
February 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Whether you have just started working for a Council or have many years of service there’s a very good chance that no one has ever explained what scrutiny is all about. We’ve recognised that we need to raise awareness amongst council staff about the scrutiny function, the work it involves, and its impact. […]
Welfare of Tethered Horses much Improved!
February 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Scrutiny Councillors on the Tethered Horses Working Group met on 31 January to discuss and receive an update on the actions taken by the Council and its partners on the current situation in relation to horses tethered on public land. Councillors were pleased to hear the great progress made following their initial meeting in 2016. […]
An introduction to Service Improvement and Finance Scrutiny
February 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The main purpose of the Service Improvement and Finance Scrutiny performance panel is to ensure that the Council’s budget, corporate and service improvement arrangements are effective and efficient. The Panel meets once a month to look at different aspects of Finance and Performance Monitoring. The Panel asks questions including: How does performance compare with […]