I know its beating my own drum, but it was generally acknowledged that the first Scrutiny Committee with me as Chair last night was the real McCoy - for the first time since last July. A powerful example of non-executive councillors, and lay people, beginning the process of holding the Cabinet to account over a decision of high public interest - the proposed privatisation of Wightcare.
We had three very courageous Home Care Organisers presenting a case for retaining Wightcare as a Council service, albeit with less restrictions on what services it can offer; with a media presence, as many members of the public as you see at Full Council and more than at Cabinet, and about a dozen Tory councillors observing.
The one in May will have its first Cabinet member appearing and will be an even better example of what public scrutiny is about, with an element of political theatre.
I felt proud that a Labour councillor is facilitating this - though I know what follows pride !!!! And the rest of the committee, of all parties and none, fully played their part
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