Councillor Larraine Revah

Larraine Revah's extensive council service, spanning 17 years up to 2026, reveals a consistent dedication to scrutiny, resident welfare, and the improvement of health and social care services. Her recent activities, particularly as Chair of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee, highlight a strong emphasis on transparency, accountability, and the well-being of vulnerable populations.

Recent Focus (2024-2026): In the most recent years, Revah's leadership of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee has been a defining feature of her work. In 2026, as Chair, she ensured attendees at a February 10th meeting were explicitly informed that proceedings were being broadcast live and recorded, with their participation implying consent. This commitment to transparency and participant awareness has been a hallmark of her recent tenure. In 2025, she continued this practice, consistently ensuring live broadcasts and recordings of committee meetings. Her focus in 2025 included safeguarding training, reviewing social connection initiatives, and examining the health and social care aspects of male violence against women and girls. She also championed positive developments in mental health social work and advocated for disability initiatives and the integration of carer perspectives. Revah also showed concern for housing issues, inquiring about vacant properties and social/sheltered housing provision. In 2024, her chairmanship was marked by a drive for enhanced committee oversight, service delivery improvements, and accountability. Key priorities included hospital service relocation, adult social care effectiveness, and carer support, with a notable emphasis on better advertising and recognition for carer services. She also proactively addressed emerging health concerns like winter pressures and proposed future reports on men's health and the health impacts of anti-social behaviour.

Evolution of Focus: Revah's early career (2010-2013) saw a strong focus on children's services, education (particularly the EMA), and youth well-being, as well as initial engagement with housing and tenant welfare. Her role as Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families in 2011-2012 demonstrates a significant commitment to this area. Over time, her focus has demonstrably shifted and deepened into health and adult social care, with a consistent thread of advocating for disabled individuals and vulnerable groups. The Disability Oversight Panel was a recurring area of involvement from 2018 onwards, reflecting a sustained commitment to this cause. Her engagement with housing issues, particularly tenant welfare and repairs, was prominent in her earlier years (2013-2016) and has resurfaced in recent years with inquiries about vacant properties and social housing.

Consistent Areas of Interest and Contributions: Across her council service, several themes have remained central to Revah's work:

• Scrutiny and Accountability: This has been a constant, particularly in her leadership roles on scrutiny committees. She consistently pushed for detailed reports, transparency (through live broadcasts), and evidence-based decision-making.
• Vulnerable Populations: Her advocacy for disabled individuals, carers, those with learning disabilities, and elderly tenants has been a persistent and significant contribution throughout her tenure.
• Health and Social Care: This has become her most prominent area of focus in recent years, with a deep dive into service delivery, safeguarding, mental health, and specific health challenges.
• Resident Engagement and Transparency: Revah has consistently emphasized the importance of informing residents and ensuring their consent, as evidenced by her repeated announcements regarding meeting broadcasts and recordings.

Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): Her most significant recent contributions lie in her leadership as Chair of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee. Her consistent efforts to ensure transparency through live broadcasts and recordings, coupled with her detailed scrutiny of reports and proactive questioning on critical health and social care issues (e.g., safeguarding, mental health, carer support, disability initiatives), have been instrumental in holding services accountable and driving improvements. Her focus on the health and social care dimensions of issues like male violence against women and girls in 2025, and her proactive approach to emerging health concerns in 2024, demonstrate a forward-thinking and comprehensive approach to her responsibilities.