About Overview and scrutiny

Overview and scrutiny committees ensure that decision makers within the council are held accountable. They help in strategic policy development, drive improvement in public services, and ensure that the voice of the public is heard.

There are seven overview and scrutiny committees in Birmingham, which are structured to cover every aspect of the city council’s work. They ensure cabinet members are accountable for the decisions they make, and for the services being delivered across the city. The Health and Adult Social Care, Overview and Scrutiny Committee also oversees health issues and looks at the work of the NHS in Birmingham and across the West Midlands. Download the Scrutiny Framework

The CMIS website contains details for all upcoming meetings.

The committees are:

  • Corporate and Finance Overview and Scrutiny Committee
  • Economy, Skills and Culture Overview and Scrutiny Committee
  • Education, Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee
  • Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee
  • Homes Overview and Scrutiny Committee
  • Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee
  • Sustainability and Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Page last updated: 26 June 2024

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