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

Michael Ladd (Con)

Vice Chairman 

• Keith Scarff (Lib Dem)

Members

• Edward Back (Con)
• Stuart Bird (Con)
• Rob Bridgeman (Lab)
• David Goldsmith (Con)
• Liz Harsant (Con)
• Joe Mason (Con)
• James Reeder (Con)
• Keith Welham (Green)
• Nathan Wilson (Con)
• Vacancy (Con)

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 2026 will be subject to reconsideration by Council on 21 May 2026.

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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