Time to get involved in scrutinising the decision makers

Do you have a question or suggestion for Lancaster City Council that you think needs a closer look?

Perhaps there’s issue affecting you and your community that you would like council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee to examine.

Scrutiny is important to local democracy and exists to hold decision-makers to account and to ensure that issues of concern to local residents and visitors are addressed.

It could be a problem in a local area, a council service, or an issue which you feel the council, using its community leadership role, should take a lead in improving.

The committee can investigate the issues and then make recommendations for improvement to the decision-makers.

If the issue is one for another agency, such as Lancashire County Council for issues related to roads and pavements, the committee will also pass this on and ask them to get back to you. 

Councillor Brett Cooper, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, said: "Most of us are affected by council services and provision in one way or another so it is important that everyone has an opportunity to be heard.

“Getting involved with the overview and scrutiny process is an important way for residents to be involved in the work of the council and if there is a topic you feel strongly about or have a particular interest in we are always keen to hear from you.”

If you think there is a particular issue that should be scrutinised, email scrutiny@lancaster.gov.uk

For more information on the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee, including agenda and minutes, visit www.lancaster.gov.uk/scrutiny

Last updated: 05 June 2023