Hartlepool Borough Council
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?

Q: What is 'Call in'?

Q: What is Scrutiny?

Q: What powers do Scrutiny Committees have?

Answer:

The Scrutiny Committees can call council officers, Cabinet Members and other witnesses to answer questions and give evidence so that the Committees can collect as much evidence as they need.

They then recommend improvements and changes for the Executive (Cabinet, Portfolio Holders or Council) to consider.

Q: Who can be Scrutinised?

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

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