Scrutiny and Executive

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

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Climate, Environment and Place Scrutiny Board

Scrutiny Boards are cross-party groups of councillors that review and scrutinise the Council’s policies, performance and decision-making.

The Climate, Environment and Place Scrutiny Board meets regularly and discusses, among other things, work linked to the Climate and Ecological Emergency. It scrutinises key aspects of the delivery of the Council’s Climate Emergency Strategy.

See more details about the Climate, Environment and Place Scrutiny Committee.

Executive

The Executive is a group of Councillors made up of the Leader of the Council, who is chosen by the Full Council, and up to 9 other Councillors, called Lead Members, who are appointed by the Leader.

The Executive is responsible for making key decisions about council services, policies and priorities, including those relating to climate and the environment.

These are the lead members for climate:

  • Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts – Lead Member for Communities, Environment and Climate Change
  • Councillor Steve Ashton – Associate Lead Member for Climate Change

Find out more about the Executive and its membership.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Next review due: January 9, 2027

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