Scrutiny Councillors say that the staff and facilities at Maes Derw Pupil Referral Unit are inspiring

The Education Scrutiny Performance Panel, which is made up of Swansea Councillors and Parent Governor Co-opted members, made a visit to Maes Derw Pupil Referral Unit to meet staff and see the facility. Maes Derw is a school that is designed and staffed to support some of Swansea’s most vulnerable young people, where they are […]

Call for Evidence: Scrutiny inquiry into Anti-Social Behaviour

The primary focus for the inquiry is to look at how the Council and its partners are tackling anti-social behaviour in Swansea.  The key question, therefore, is: How can the Council ensure that it is working with its partners to appropriately and effectively tackle Anti-Social Behaviour in Swansea? What is not part of this inquiry? […]

Scrutiny Work Programme for 2022/23 now agreed

If you require any further information in relation to this blog or any alternative formats e.g. Large Print etc. please contact 01792 637732 or email scrutiny@swansea.gov.uk Scrutiny Councillors have now agreed the annual scrutiny work programme for 2022/ 2023. The programme includes work ranging from in-depth examination, and regular monitoring activity, to light-touch scrutiny. There will […]

A focus on Archives and Community Hubs

If you require any further information in relation to this blog or any alternative formats e.g. Large Print etc. please contact 01792 637732 or email scrutiny@swansea.gov.uk By acting as a ‘critical friend’ scrutiny has the opportunity to challenge individual cabinet members on their actions and performance in relation to their areas of responsibilities. At their last […]

Scrutiny: Let’s break it down

If you require any further information in relation to this blog or any alternative formats e.g. Large Print etc. please contact 01792 637732 or email scrutiny@swansea.gov.uk Have you ever wondered what Scrutiny is all about, why it is there and what benefits it brings? We have put together a simple guide to help answer these important […]

Let’s Catch Up!

If you require any further information in relation to this blog or any alternative formats e.g. Large Print etc. please contact 01792 637732 or email scrutiny@swansea.gov.uk Let us catch up on everything that has happened since Local Government elections 2022 were held and what is to come for Scrutiny. Council Annual General Meeting Following the Council […]