Overview and scrutiny
Every year, Overview and Scrutiny looks at how local services are performing. This may include adults and children's services, health, climate change, transport, housing etc. The committees look at how services perform and recommend changes if needed.
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Overview and Scrutiny at Wakefield Council
Find out about the role of overview and scrutiny in Wakefield. -
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Adult Services, Health, and Communities
This committee scrutinises public health, adult social care, communities and healthcare. -
Children and Young People Committee
This committee scrutinises children and young people’s services. This includes safeguarding, children’s social care and education. -
Corporate and Resources Committee
This committee scrutinises corporate, resources, strategic and climate change functions. It is also scrutinising crime and disorder matters. -
Regeneration, Environment, and Economic Growth Committee
This committee scrutinises the environment, economic growth and flood risk management functions.