Barnsley Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has set out its work programme for 2026/27, with the plans due to be presented to Cabinet for noting on 7 October 2026.
The committee will examine artificial intelligence, litter and environmental crime, children's and adult social care, safeguarding, Pathways to Work, highways, education outcomes, social housing, anti-social behaviour, waste management, and the Adult Social Care Strategy for Change.
What does Overview and Scrutiny do?
Overview and Scrutiny allows councillors who are not members of Cabinet to challenge council performance and that of its partners. The committee contributes to policy development and ensures decision-making is transparent and accountable.
The work programme is flexible, allowing the committee to respond to urgent or emerging issues as they arise during the year. Members also have the power to 'Call-In' Cabinet decisions for further scrutiny before they are implemented.
Chair's comments
Councillor Jayne Hulme, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, said: "Residents deserve services that work well and a council that is open about the decisions it makes. Our role is to look closely at the issues that matter to local people, ask difficult questions and hold decision makers to account.
"By bringing residents views into our work and challenging where improvements are needed, we can help make services better for the people of Barnsley."
Further details are available on Barnsley Council's website and in the full Cabinet papers.
