Scrutiny is vital to promoting transparency and accountability. On behalf of Westminster’s communities and stakeholders, local non-Executive Councillors will endeavour to ensure services in the City not only meet people’s needs but enhance lived experiences by:
- championing the best possible outcomes for communities and stakeholders
- holding the council, its partner organisations and external bodies to account for decisions taken and the impacts on our communities
- examining council priorities, actively engaging in policy development and offering constructive challenges prior to decisions being taken
- working strategically across the City to focus our efforts on policy and service areas where scrutiny can make the biggest impact
- demonstrating integrity and commitment by adhering to the Nolan Principles of Public Life
Attending meetings
Committee meetings are open to the public
Members of the public are welcome to observe the meetings in person or view the livestream via our website. Meetings are usually held at City Hall unless otherwise stated on agenda papers. All of the Policy and Scrutiny committees meet formally about four times a year, and the Commission meet about four times a year.
Task Group meetings are generally open to the public, but this is at the discretion of the chair.
Email the team to attend a meeting at [email protected]