Overview and Scrutiny
Welcome to the Council’s Overview & Scrutiny section that details a great deal of information, which when drawn together, provide a clear and practical framework of how Overview and Scrutiny operates in Warrington.
The Council’s Practical Guide to Overview & Scrutiny 
and Annual Report will assist Council Members and Officers to co-ordinate a wide range of activity, as well as providing additional information for any individual interested in the scrutiny process.
The information and guidance on these pages will develop and move forward as the Overview & Scrutiny function embeds itself into the Council’s decision making process and structures.
Your comments and views are very welcome, please contact the Overview & Scrutiny Support Team with your thoughts and feedback on 01925 442116
Contents
- Aims & Objectives of Overview & Scrutiny
- What is Overview & Scrutiny?
- What Overview & Scrutiny function aims to do and be - Who is involved in Overview & Scrutiny?
- What do Overview & Scrutiny Committees Scrutinise?
- ‘Call-In’ – What is it? - Developing a Work Programme - How to draw up the Work Programme
- What is an In-depth Review?
- How might I become involved in Overview & Scrutiny?
- Health Overview & Scrutiny
- Aims for Health Scrutiny - Health Updates
- Hot Topics
- Contact Us
- Useful links and sources of related information
- Glossary of Terms
Warrington Overview & Scrutiny Support Team has produced a glossary, which is intended to support these web pages and/or the Council's Practical guide . The glossary contains terms that pertain to Local Government as well as those more general, and it is hoped that this might assist visitors to navigate our site and source information more effectively.
