Committee details

Strategic Planning & Environment Overview & Scrutiny

Purpose of committee

To perform the overview, scrutiny and policy development role in relation to all matters and business associated with the Cabinet Portfolios for ‘Environmental Services & Sustainability’, and ‘Planning & Regeneration’.  This will include any issues arising within the following areas:

 

Fleet Services

Waste Transformation

Garden Waste

Commercial Waste

Depot Services

Refuse and Recycling

Clean Safe and Green

Parks and Open Spaces

Trees and Woodlands

Cemeteries and Bereavement services

Parking Services

Garage Management

Corporate Health Safety and Resilience

Environmental Health

Operations and Public Health

Development Management 

Land Charges

Planning Enforcement

Strategic Planning

Infrastructure/ Developer Contributions

Inward Investment

Economic Growth

Place Strategies

Community Partnerships & VCS liaison 

Arts and Culture & Old Town Hall Theatre 

Adventure Playgrounds 

Sports and Leisure/Health 

Hemel Garden Communities

SW Herts JSP

Climate Change

 

The Committee will also be required to monitor the performance of relevant Council services, including services which are provided under contract or agreement by external organisations or private sector partners.

 

The Committee will consist of 14 Members of the Council, subject to any variation which may be agreed from time to time at any meeting of full Council.  Each Scrutiny Committee may co-opt persons who are not Members of the Council in a non-voting capacity.

Membership

Contact information

Support officer: Corporate and Democratic Support. 01442 228209