Scrutiny Committee

Information on the Scrutiny Committee at Suffolk County Council.

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

Councillor Michael Ladd wearing glaases, a dark jacket, grey shirt and yellow tie

Michael Ladd (Con)

Vice Chairman 

Cllr Keith Scarff wearing grey jacket, white shirt and maroon tie

Members

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.

Committee meeting dates

Date

Venue

Time

Tuesday 11 March 2025 (webcast link) Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 29 April 2025 (webcast link)

Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich

10.00am
Friday 30 May 2025             (reserve date) Cancelled  
Wednesday 9 July 2025 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am

Thursday 31 July 2025
 (reserve date)

Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Thursday 25 September 2025 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am

Thursday 23 October 2025
 (reserve date)

Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Thursday 20 November 2025 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 23 December 2025
 (reserve date)
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Thursday 8 January 2026 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 10 February 2026
 (reserve date)
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Wednesday 11 March 2026 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Tuesday 30 June 2026 Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am
Thursday 30 July 2026
 (reserve date)
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich 10.00am

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.