Do you have an issue or an area you’d like one of the Council’s Scrutiny Committees to review?
It could be something that you think isn’t working well and could be improved, or something that is working well but could benefit from closer scrutiny to identify improvements.
Issues need be borough-wide and affect people in the borough. Scrutiny can’t get involved in local issues (for example things affecting a street or small neighbourhood), or things like planning applications or licensing issues.
What is Scrutiny?
The Council runs five Scrutiny Committees:
Each Scrutiny Committee aims to support and improve decision making processes around key topics, which have been identified via consultation with staff, residents, businesses, and partners. The ultimate aim is to improve service delivery (where appropriate) and ensure systems and processes are running as effectively as they can be.
Find out more about scrutiny in Knowsley by visiting our scrutiny webpage or click on the Scrutiny Annual Report to learn more about the topics your councillors reviewed in the 2024-25 cycle.
How do I submit a suggestion?
If you have a suggestion to put forward, please complete the online form by Wednesday 25 March 2026.
All responses will be shared with the councillors who make up the five Scrutiny Committees. They will then agree which topics and issues will be looked at during 2026/27.