Scrutiny Committee - Climate, Environment and Place

The Scrutiny Committee - Climate, Environment and Place provides a check and challenge function for decisions and policies made by Somerset Council's Executive concerning environmental and place-related matters. It oversees areas such as carbon neutrality, climate resilience, waste services, water management, flooding response, and coastal protection. The committee also scrutinises planning, infrastructure, transport, and regulatory services, including environmental health, licensing, and street cleansing. Its work aims to ensure effective policy development and decision-making in these key areas.