Scrutiny Committee

The Scrutiny Committee is made up of 12 councillors from different political groups who are not members of the Council's Cabinet.  The Scrutiny Committee is part of the arrangements for making sure the Council carries out its responsibilities properly.

Committee members

Chairman

•  Julia Ewart (Ind)

Vice Chairman 

Members

• Martin Cook (Lab)
• Alistair Jeffreys (Reform UK)
• Trevor Lailey (Reform UK)
• Joe Mason (Con)
• John Matthews (Reform UK)
• James Patchett (Green)
• Ryan Procter (Reform UK)
• Paul Reeder (Reform UK)
• Richard Rout (Con)
• Rupert Tonkin-Galvin (Reform UK)
• Keith Welham (Green)

Meeting dates

You're welcome to attend a meeting of the Scrutiny Committee.

The papers and agendas for the meetings are available on our website five days before the meeting and will include venue details.

Dates after May 2027 will be subject to reconsideration by Council on 27 May 2027.

Contact and further information

If you would like to contact us, please email committee.services@suffolk.gov.uk or call 01473 265119 from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5.00pm.

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