On the 4th April the Board will meet for the final time in this council year. It will take the opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved over the past year, and any lessons learnt that will help improve the effectiveness of the Board. It will also consider areas for future scrutiny. The Board has […]
What should the Child & Family Services Overview & Scrutiny Board Look at Next?
Improving Services to Disabled Children
At its last meeting the Board followed up on a review that it carried out in 2010. The Board had published a report following evidence gathering regarding Eligibility Criteria for Services to Disabled Children. The recommendations from this review were considered by Cabinet in July 2010. Six of the seven recommendations made by the Board […]
What should the Environment & Communities Overview & Scrutiny Board investigate next?
The Environment & Communities Overview & Scrutiny Board will hold its last meeting of the municipal year on 17th April. They will use the meeting to reflect on how they have worked together this year and how they could improve next year. During 2011/12 the Board held 13 formal board meetings, 10 task and finish […]
Environment & Communities Overview & Scrutiny Board revisit Recycling Review
The Environment and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Board met today and received the final progress report on the recommendations that were made as a result of their in-depth review into recycling in 2010. The Board were pleased to learn that the vast majority of their recommendations have been implemented and were advised by Reena Owen […]