The Neighbourhoods, Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 2 June 2026 to approve the minutes of their previous meeting and to review an overview report. The committee also agreed their work programme for the upcoming municipal year.

Overview Report

The committee reviewed the Overview Report from the Governance and Scrutiny Support Unit, which included a monitor of previous recommendations, a summary of key decisions within the committee's remit, and the committee's work programme. The End of Year Summary for 2025/26 was also appended to the report. The committee noted that they would discuss the work programme in more detail during a private session following the formal meeting. An updated work programme will be circulated for the next meeting.

The committee noted the report and agreed the work programme, with discussions on previous agenda items to be incorporated into the planning for the new municipal year.

The committee also took the opportunity to acknowledge the departure of Councillor Grace Tudor-Worrall, who had served as Chair of the Environment, Climate Change and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee for four years. Members expressed their appreciation for her dedication and integrity during her tenure.

The committee's areas of interest include the Climate Change Strategy, Waste, Carbon Emissions, Neighbourhood Working, Flood Management, Planning policy and related enforcement, Compliance, Parks and Green Spaces, Regeneration and Highways. The committee's role is to scrutinise the decisions, policies, and services of the Council and other key public agencies, making recommendations to decision-makers to improve the delivery of the Manchester Strategy.

The meeting was chaired by Councillor Angeliki Stogia. Attendees included Councillors Bernard Ekbery, Dylan Evans, Alan Good, Zahid Hussain, Tina Kirwin-McGinley, Sam Lynch, Esha Mumtaz, Rob Nunney, and Chris Wills. Apologies were received from Councillor Mahdi Mahamed. Also present were Councillor Linda Foley, Councillor Grace Tudor-Worrall (Executive Member for Clean Air, Environment and Transport), Councillor Tim Whiston (Deputy Executive Member for Neighbourhoods), and Councillor Gavin White (Executive Member for Housing and Regeneration).

The minutes of the meeting held on 3 March 2026 were approved as a correct record.

The committee's work programme for the forthcoming year will be determined following a private work programming session.

The committee's remit covers a broad range of environmental and neighbourhood issues, including the Climate Change Strategy, waste management, carbon emissions, flood management, planning policy, parks and green spaces, and regeneration. The committee's function is to scrutinise the work of the council and its partners, making recommendations for improvement.

The committee's previous work in the 2025/26 municipal year included a focus on climate change, with the Council's Climate Change Action Plan being rated highly by Climate Emergency UK. The committee also reviewed progress on the Clean and Green Investment programme, which aims to improve service standards, tackle fly-tipping, and enhance neighbourhood appearance. Other areas of scrutiny included the Greater Manchester Integrated Water Management Plan and the Manchester Green and Blue Strategy and Implementation Plan.

The committee also noted the prestigious CDP Cities A list recognition for Manchester, highlighting the city's commitment to climate leadership.

The committee's previous recommendations monitor indicated that recommendations regarding Neighbourhood Compliance Teams having access to Business Rates information and the communication of learning from Intensive Neighbourhood Management areas had been forwarded to the Executive Member for Vibrant Neighbourhoods for consideration.

The committee's work programme for the upcoming year will incorporate discussions on various environmental and neighbourhood-related topics.

The meeting concluded with a private session for work programming.