The Scrutiny function of the Council is an important part of the governance arrangements of the Council and a key element of the Councils arrangements to ensure continuous improvement and meet its statutory best value duty. This report identifies areas for improvement in the Council’s Scrutiny function and a set of dedicated actions to address them. It calls for Cabinet to note, endorse and or approve these actions. Some suggested ways forward will need to be the subject of further discussion and approval by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.