Committee details
Purpose of committee
The Transport, Environment and Climate Change Select Committee holds decision makers to account for improving outcomes and services for Buckinghamshire. The Select Committee covers the portfolio areas of ; Transport, Logistics and Environment and Climate Change
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 5 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 Steve Broadbent (Chairman)
- Councillor Charlie Clare
- Councillor Andrew Cole
- Councillor Gary Hall
- Councillor Alan Hill
- Councillor Maz Hussain
- Councillor Majid Hussain
- Councillor Carl Jackson
- Councillor Sandra Jenkins (Vice-Chairman)
- Councillor David Lyons
- Councillor Peter Martin
- Councillor Wendy Matthews
- Councillor Michael Smith
- Councillor Peter Strachan
- Councillor Mark Titterington
Contact information
Support officer: Jemma Durkan.
Phone: 01494 421635
Email: democracy@buckinghamshire.gov.uk