Environment

Environment Scrutiny

The Environment Scrutiny Commission promotes the public interest by considering how the Council and its partners are working together to protect and enhance the physical and natural environment.

Commission Members:

Cllr Jack Carr
Cllr Alice Cave
Cllr Janice Hancock
Cllr Paul Hand-Davis
Cllr Dorothy Higginbottom
Cllor Graham Kyte
Cllr Barry Lipscombe
Cllr John Love
Cllr Peter Middleton
Cllr May Noble
Cllr Len Picken
Cllr Kenneth Sanderson
Cllr Trevor Smith
Cllr John Wilson
Cllr Dick Wraith

Co-opted Members:

Mrs J Bretton
Ms J Hayler
Mr R Norbury
Mr J Wade

Council Services:  Customer Services and Neighbourhoods, relevant parts of the previously Environment Directorate, the Development Directorate, and Corporate initiatives with a potential impact on the Borough’s Environment.

Outside Bodies:  Barnsley Environment Forum, the Environment Agency, BDR Waste Disposal, The South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority/Executive, Yorkshire Water and other utilities. 

Work of the Commission 2008/2009*

• Transportation
• Waste Management
• Neighbourhood Pride
• River Waste Quality
• Green Space
• Green Purchasing
• Litter in Schools
• Remaking Barnsley
• Bus Services
• Flooding in Barnsley

* May be subject to change

Scrutiny Commission Adviser:  Tony Weightman – Tel:  01226 773064

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