Committee details

The Scrutiny Commission is responsible for reviewing the decisions, policies and services of West Berkshire Council and, in some cases, those of other organisations and partners to improve the lives of local people. In particular, the Commission acts as the Council’s Crime and Disorder Committee.

It is not responsible for scrutiny of health services – this function is undertaken by West Berkshire Council’s Health Scrutiny Committee and by relevant Joint Health Scrutiny Committees where matters affect patient flows across local authority boundaries.

The Commission is made up of 9 Members, reflecting the political composition of the local authority. Members of the Executive cannot be members of the Scrutiny Commission.

The Scrutiny Commission usually meets four times per year, but additional meeting may be required to consider requests to call-in decisions that have been made by the Executive, but not yet implemented. Topics may be considered at a full meeting of the Scrutiny Commission, or delegated to a standing sub-committee or a time-limited task and finish group, with findings reported back to the Scrutiny Commission.

Scrutiny is not able to review or scrutinise decisions taken by Council, Planning Committees, Licensing Committees, Licensing Sub-Committees or Education Appeals.

Contact:  Democratic Services Team

Further information links:

Scrutiny at West Berkshire Council

Getting Involved in Reviewing Council Decisions

Part 6 Constitution – Overview and Scrutiny Rules of Procedure