The Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) Annual Report 2007 contains an overview of work undertaken last year and how this work is contributing to the key issues facing the Council. It also contains details of work planned or in progress up to the end of the current municipal year. O&S forms an important part of the City Council’s “checks and balances” and provides one of the most important ways in which Councillors can pursue the interests of local people. It will be of interest to anyone working for or on the receiving end of services provided by the City Council and NHS. Why not download a copy of The Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report. Hard copies are also available at neighbourhood offices, libraries and leisure centres across the city. You can also request a copy by telephoning 0121 675 4010. Scrutiny Links Overview and Scrutiny Committees Committee Meeting Dates Overview and Scrutiny Reviews Latest Overview and Scrutiny Reports Contact us Health O&S Committee 18th June One of the primary areas of consideration for the Committee will be health inequalities in Birmingham. They will also be looking at the Towards 2010 Programme, which is being jointly run, by the Heart of Birmingham PCT, Birmingham City Council and Sandwell PCT. This will consist of an initial outline of the previous developments as well as a look at the most recent progress. The development of health centres remains a topical issue at the heart of public interest and the Committee will also be looking at this in further detail. Finally, they will consider the work of the NICE (the National Institute of Clinical Excellence) as well as their policies for assessing drug treatments as this is an issue frequently raised with members of the Committee. Please note that this meeting will take place in Committee Room C of the Council House Extension. Leisure, Sport and Culture Meeting, 11th June 2008 Members of the Scrutiny Committee undertook a visit to Sutton Park in order to assess its facilities. Sutton Park is the largest park in Europe and a prominent community facility located in the north of the city. 10th June, Centre for Public Scrutiny Conference, London Councillor Len Clark, chair of the Adults and Communities Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) Committee, was given the accolade of Scrutiny Chairman of the Year 2008 by the Centre for Public Scrutiny. The award is in recognition of his outstanding work in helping to improve the services provided to some of the city’s most vulnerable people. It particularly acknowledges Councillor Clark’s contribution in helping the City Council achieve a Commission for Social Care Inspection rating of 2 stars for the first time last year. The event was attended by the Local Government Minister, John Healy MP. Transportation and Street Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee A34 Stratford Road Red Route On the 8th April, the Transportation and Street Services O&S Committee, having considered evidence from traders, residents, Ward Councillors and City Council Officers on the effectiveness of the Red Route, published their findings. The report recommends that, "The Cabinet Member for Transportation and Street Servces should make the Traffic Regulation Orders for the Stratford Road Red Route permanent, subject to the statututory procedure." A copy of the report can be found at the bottom of the page. Grant Allocations to Third Sector Organisations Providing Childcare Services Call-In On 2 April 2008, a “request for call in” was made in respect of the Executive decision made on 31 March relating to the grant allocations to third sector organisations providing childcare services. No action to implement this decision will therefore be taken until the "request for call in" has been considered by the Children and Education O&S Committee. The date of the meeting will be made available in due course. Watch out for updates on this page. Scrutiny Links Tackling Graffiti Overview and Scrutiny Review Group Overview and Scrutiny Special Educational Needs Consultation Events, feedback and concluding report Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee Seminar Scrutiny Dates for Your Diary Date of Meeting/Event Overview and Scrutiny Committee 17 June, 10am 17 June, 2pm 18 June, 10.30am 24 June, 10am 27 June, 10am Transporation and Street Services Regeneration Health Housing and Urban Renewal Vulnerable Children         View more Committee Meeting Dates