Scrutiny
The Scrutiny Panel is an Opposition-led body responsible for holding the Executive to account and, in effect, providing challenge to its decisions. The role of the Panel is to provide an appropriate level of challenge to the Executive in order to create better decisions and policies for the residents of Kingston.
The Scrutiny Panel can carry out pre-decision scrutiny of matters that the Executive is due to consider and can also “call-in” for review decisions that have been made by the Executive (including Neighbourhood Committees) but not yet implemented.
Further information on the call-in process is available via the link at the bottom of this page.
Membership of the Scrutiny Panel
The Scrutiny Panel membership includes the Shadow Executive Members. Shadow Executive Members have special responsibilities for scrutinising particular services and areas of the Council's work.
Shadow Executive Members and their portfolio areas:
| Member | Area |
|---|---|
| Howard Jones | Leader of the Opposition (Shadow to Leader of the Council) |
| David Cunningham | Sustainable Place |
| Andrea Craig | Education for All |
| Dennis Doe | Better Homes |
| Eric Humphrey | Healthy Living & Vulnerable Adults |
| Priyen Patel | Finance & One Council |
| Robert-John Tasker | Safeguarding & Children First |
If you have any questions about the Scrutiny Panel please contact Democratic Support on 020 8547 5021