Scrutiny in Wrexham

Scrutiny Committees consist of all Members (also known as Councillors) who are not Members of the Executive Board. Their main purpose is to review and improve Council services, to make recommendations on future policy options and to act as a check on the Executive Board by holding it to account for its decisions.

The Scrutiny function is therefore important in demonstrating the Council's accountability. For example, Scrutiny Members can request Executive Board Members and Officers to attend their meetings to account for their decisions.

There are five Scrutiny Committees in Wrexham:

The Co-Chairs Co-ordinating Group oversees and co-ordinates the workload of the five Scrutiny Committees.

Please also see Frequently Asked Questions about Scrutiny Committees & Forward Work Programme - Scrutiny Committees

Further Information

If you would like to be kept informed about Scrutiny in Wrexham, including what we are investigating and how you could get involved, please contact us:

Scrutiny Team
Legal and Democratic Services
Wrexham County Borough Council
PO Box 1284
Guildhall
Wrexham
LL11 1WF

Tel: 01978 292257
Email: scrutiny@wrexham.gov.uk

Useful Links

Centre for Public Scrutiny

The Centre for Public Scrutiny has been created to promote the value of scrutiny in modern and effective government - not only to hold executives to account but also to create a constructive dialogue between the public and its elected representatives - to improve the quality of public services.

Welsh Local Government Association

The Welsh Local Government Association represents the interests of local authorities in Wales.  The three combined Fire Authorities, four Police Authorities and three National Park Authorities are associate members.

Audit Commission

We are an independent public body responsible for ensuring that public money is spent economically, efficiently, and effectively in the areas of local government, housing, health, criminal justice and fire and rescue services.

IDeA

We believe that democracy and involvement are the lifeblood of strong, confident and thriving communities. Democratic legitimacy and successful inclusion form the cornerstone of local government and enable local councils to deliver the best on behalf of all the people they serve.

University of Birmingham (Institute of Local Government Studies)

The Institute of Local Government Studies (Inlogov) is the UK's leading centre for local government management research, consultancy and teaching. Our work has helped shape national and local governance agendas.  Many of the ideas now in currency in local authority practice, and promoted in government policy, have their roots in the Institute's work.

University of Cardiff (Centre for Local Regional and Government Research)

The Centre for Local and Regional Government Research (CLRGR) at Cardiff University is a unique Centre of Excellence in local government research, placed at the forefront of developments at local, national and international level, with particular focus on the local government modernisation agenda and implementation and evaluation of performance management regimes such as Best Value.

Local Government Information Unit

The LGIU is an independent policy and research think-tank. It provides an information, advice, training and lobbying service, representing the interests of local authorities and supporting them in delivering excellent results for their communities.

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