How does scrutiny operate in Lewisham

Overview and scrutiny is carried out by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, two business panels and five select committees. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is responsible for establishing and appointing to the business panels and the select committees.

Further details about each of these panels and select committees is available here:

• Overview and Scrutiny Committee
• Business Panel
• Children and Young People
• Education Business Panel
• Healthier Communities
• Housing Select Committee (time limited)
• Public Accounts
• Safer Stronger Communities
• Sustainable Development.