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, Conservative Councillors who scrutinise the work of the individual Executive Members, and the Leader of the Labour Group.
Shadow Executive Members and their portfolio areas:
| Member | Area |
|---|---|
| Howard Jones | Leader of the Opposition (Shadow to Leader of the Council) |
| David Cunningham | Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change |
| Dennis Doe | Adult Services |
| Ian George | Housing |
| Richard Hudson | Planning and Regeneration |
| Paul Johnston | Health and Social Inclusion |
| Nick Kilby | Children and Young People's Services |
If you have any questions about the Scrutiny Panel please contact Democratic Support on 020 8547 5021