Committee details
Purpose of committee
The Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee holds decision makers to account for improving outcomes and services for Buckinghamshire. The Select Committee covers the portfolio areas of ; Adult Social Care and Communities and Public Health
(view portfolio responsibilities)
The Council operates a scrutiny structure comprising of a number of Select Committees. Scrutiny helps to ensure local public services are delivered effectively, efficiently and in the best interests of residents. It is an important mechanism through which public accountability can be exercised.
The Select Committees’ Inquiries enable members to investigate issues of public concern and interest. These are time-limited cross-party pieces of work which conclude with a report and evidence based recommendations to decision makers (Cabinet and Partners) on improvements.
Public speaking
Members of the public may ask questions at select committee meetings. A question may only be asked if notice has been given. Any questions should be submitted in writing to democracy@buckinghamshire.gov.uk no later than midday 3 working days before the day of the meeting. The time allowed for considering questions from the public should not exceed 10 minutes in total without the consent from the chairman.
Membership
- Councillor Jane MacBean (Chairman)
- Councillor Shade Adoh
- Councillor Phil Gomm
- Councillor Tony Green
- Councillor Carol Heap
- Councillor Caroline Jones
- Councillor Howard Mordue
- Councillor Chris Poll
- Councillor George Sandy
- Councillor Anja Schaefer
- Councillor Robin Stuchbury
- Councillor Alan Turner
- Councillor Nathan Thomas
- Councillor Matthew Walsh (Vice-Chairman)
- Councillor Julia Wassell
- Ms Zoe McIntosh
- Liz Wheaton (Secretary)
Contact information
Support officer: Liz Wheaton.
Phone: 01296 383856
Email: democracy@buckinghamshire.gov.uk