Climate scrutiny and executives

We have a monthly Climate Scrutiny Board that discusses work related to our Climate and Ecological Emergency

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Climate Scrutiny Board

The Climate Scrutiny Board meets every month. It looks at work linked to the Climate and Ecological Emergency. The board checks progress, results and key actions from the Somerset Climate Emergency Strategy.

You can see what the Scrutiny for Policies and Environment Committee has discussed on their meetings page.

Executives

Executives make decisions for Somerset. They consider climate in all decisions made by Somerset Council.

These are the lead members for climate:

  • Councillor Sarah Dyke – Executive Member for Environment and Climate Change
  • Councillor Dixie Darch – Associate Lead Member for Environment and Climate Change

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Next review due: December 18, 2026

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