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. […]
What will the Schools Performance Scrutiny Panel look at this year?
June 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Schools Performance Scrutiny Panel at their last meeting discussed their work programme for the coming year. The Panels brief is to provide ongoing challenge to schools performance to ensure that pupils in Swansea are receiving high quality education; and the authority is meeting its objectives in relation to improving school standards and pupil attainment. […]
Seven ways that Welsh Councils have carried out public engagement
December 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Public engagement plays an essential part in involving the public in decision making. It makes them feel empowered that they can play a key role in influencing decisions. There are so many different ways to engage with the public. The important thing is that we learn from the successful public engagement that has taken place […]
You can help us improve inward investment by completing a short survey
November 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Recently we produced a call for evidence as part of the Scrutiny Inquiry into inward investment and Scrutiny Councillors as part of that inquiry would like to hear your views. The survey is looking for views on: Key factors for attracting business toSwanseaand the region How to support small business and entrepreneurship locally and regionally The […]
We must inspire our young people if we want to reduce economic inactivity
October 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Economic inactivity is a major concern, locally, regionally and nationally. This is an issue for which there are no easy answers. If the Council and its partners are to make a difference, new approaches and new ways of working together will need to be found. It is for these reasons that a group of councillors […]
Involving children and young people is key to improving wellbeing in schools
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
How schools, the council and partners meet the emotional needs of children is vital to improving both the wellbeing and the attainment of children and young people in our schools. In the drive to constantly improve educational standards, young people’s wellbeing must be considered. Schools must consistently recognise the importance of wellbeing matters not only […]