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Civic Centre Access Restrictions

VISITORS to Hartlepool Civic Centre and the adjoining Law Courts are advised that essential repair work is ongoing at the front entrance to the building. Access is restricted during these works

Civic Centre Access Restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions: Scrutiny

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Scrutiny FAQs

Q: How does Scrutiny work?

Q: What are the Council's Scrutiny Committees?

Q: What does Scrutiny not do?

Answer:
  • Scrutiny does not deal with individual queries, concerns or complaints about council services.
  • Scrutiny is not a confrontational process looking to allocate blame. In reality scrutiny is about looking for improvements and recommending the best option.
  • Scrutiny committees are essentially advisory bodies that act as 'watchdogs' and do not make decisions.

Q: What is 'Call in'?

Q: What is Scrutiny?

Q: What powers do Scrutiny Committees have?

Q: Who can be Scrutinised?

Q: What sorts of issues are the Scrutiny Committees currently investigating?

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