Scrutiny matters because it can assess the performance and delivery of services from the perspective of citizens and provide a direct way for members of the public to voice their views and concerns. It also allows councillors to hold people to account for their decisions.
At Lewisham, overview and scrutiny adheres to the following principles:
- providing a critical friend challenge to the executive and external authorities and agencies
- reflecting the voices and concerns of the people and communities
- making an impact on the delivery of local public services.