Holding the Executive to Account
 Examining decisions that have been, or are about to be made
Evaluating policies, performance and progress
Ensuring that consultation, where necessary, has been carried out
Highlighting areas for improvement
Using the powers of call-in where decisions made, but not implemented, warrant further investigation
Ensuring Services are Effective, Efficient, and responsive to the needs of the Local Community
Review services
Developing policies for service improvement
Contributing towards the Corporate Performance Improvement Agenda
Ensuring that the public are consulted properly where change is being proposed or required
Ensuring that services delivered represent value for money
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Consideration of issues that are of interest/ concern to the local community
Providing accessible information on scrutiny process and activities
Holding meetings outside of Shire Hall
Site visits
However...
Scrutiny is not a complaints forum. Scrutiny focuses on strategic delivery of services. It should only involve itself in individual issues where they relate to the delivery of a service of a whole. Instances of complaints and poor personal services should be directed to the Councils' Complaints System
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