SCRUTINY TOPIC ASSESSMENT FORM

TOPIC: / Retail led regeneration of the Town Centre
DATE: / September 2008

STAGE 1: ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Yes / No
1 /

Issue being examined elsewhere?

/ x
2 /

Issue examined within last two years?

/ x
3 /

New legislation/guidance anticipated?

/ x
4 /

Can Scrutiny make a difference/add value?

/ x
5 /

Can the Scrutiny meet any deadlines?

6 /

Is there a request for Scrutiny to consider the issue?

/ x
7 /

Does the issue represent a significant change to services (Health only)?

/ x
8 /

Is the issue reflected in the Council’s Corporate Priorities?

/ x

Proceed to Stage 2?

/ x
STAGE 2: RATIONALE/EVIDENCE/OUTCOME

RATIONALE

Why should there be a review on this topic?
Is it identified in the Council’s Forward Plan?
See topic assessment form attached
EVIDENCE
What evidence is there to demonstrate the need for a scrutiny review of this topic?
See topic assessment form attached

DESIRED OUTCOME

What is the proposed outcome of the review?
Is the desired outcome achievable via a scrutiny?
See topic assessment form attached.
STAGE 3: PRIORITISATION

Strategic Significance

/ Timing
1 /

Some evidence that the topic is linked to Council objectives but only indirectly.

/

1

/ The topic is not urgent.
2 /

Good evidence that the topic is linked to Council objectives but not a strategic priority.

/

2

/ The topic is not pressing and could be dealt with at a later date i.e. not in the next 12months.
3 /

Good evidence that the topic is linked to Council strategic priorities.

/

3

/ The topic must be addressed within 12months if the proposed benefits are to be realised.
4 /

Strong evidence that the topic is linked to the most significant Council priorities.

/

4

/ The topic must be addressed imminently if the proposed benefits are to be realised.
4 /

Significance Score

/

3

/ Timing Score
TIMING / 4 / Would need to be done now if desired outcome is to be achieved but not of strategic importance / Immediate Strategic Priority
3
2 / Neither strategically important or urgent / Strategically Important but not necessary to undertake immediately
1
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE
OUTCOME
X / Select / Reserve / Reject

1