Transport, Local Government and the Regions - Fourteenth Report

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Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 10 July 2002.

CONTENTS

Terms of Reference

REPORT

Conclusion




Introduction




Outward looking, responsive councils

The power to promote economic social and environmental well-being

Regulations and guidance

Freedom to respond to local circumstances

Local Strategic Partnerships




Efficient, transparent, accountable decision-making

Speed of decision-making

'Key' decisions

Transparency




Powerful roles for all councillors

The role of full council

Non-executive councillors




A clear split between executive and scrutiny




Overview and scrutiny

Effectiveness

The role of political parties in overview and scrutiny

Officers and financial support for overview and scrutiny

Overview and scrutiny committees in context




Encouraging people to become councillors

Consulting local communities about governance arrangements

Conclusion




List of conclusions

PROCEEDINGS OF THE URBAN AFFAIRS SUB-COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE REPORT

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE REPORT

LIST OF WITNESSES

APPENDICES TO THE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE

LIST OF MEMORANDA (HC 602-II)

LIST OF COMMITTEE REPORTS IN THE CURRENT PARLIAMENT




MINUTES OF EVIDENCE

Tuesday 23 April 2002
Tuesday 7 May 2002
Tuesday 14 May 2002

APPENDICES TO THE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE


MEMORANDA - VOLUME II (HC 602-II)

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Prepared 12 September 2002