There are six Scrutiny Commission, they are relative to the portfolios of Executive members. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber, Barnsley Town Hall and are attended by those elected members who are not members of the Executive and who have been allocated to that Commission. Each Commission is serviced by a Scrutiny Officers.

Members of the Cabinet, Directors and officers of the authority, representatives from partner and outside organisations are brought in to give reports and answer questions on aspect of policy and/or provision of services relative to governance of the Borough.

Members of the public can request their elected representative to ask an appropriate question on their behalf or to raise an issue for scrutinising. Contact us if you wish to discuss this further.