Public RealmPR Scrutiny Committee


The Public Realm Scrutiny Committee has a membership of eleven Councillors and is currently chaired by Councillor Joanna Gardner. The Committee meets regularly throughout the year and all meetings are open to members of the public, unless otherwise indicated. For information about upcoming meetings dates and associated paperwork, and for full details about the Committee’s membership, please see the Committee documents.


Crucial environmental issues such as waste management and parking operations are investigated by this committee. As well as holding decision-makers to account, each year the Committee focuses its attention on a number of in-depth reviews.

Reports of previous reviews undertaken by this Committee can be found in the Scrutiny Library.


The Public Realm Scrutiny Committee’s terms of reference, as given in the Council’s Constitution are as follows:

To scrutinise:

1. The preservation, enhancement and protection of the built and natural environment.

2. The scrutiny of any partnerships associated with the delivery of services within the Committee's remit.

3. The provision, planning and management of measures for the protection and enhancement of the quality of life in the Borough, including:

a)    tourism and visitor management

b)    environmental quality and cleanliness

c)    control of pollution and contaminated land

d)    transport, streets and highways

e)    traffic management and parking

f)     waste management

g)    licensing policy

h)    planning policy

i)     museums, arts and cultural services

j)     leisure services, parks and open spaces

k)    burials, cremation, mortuaries and coroners services

l)     Notting Hill Carnival


If you would like to attend a Public Realm Scrutiny Committee meeting, or for more information about this Committee, please contact Anne Wright. Alternatively, read more about getting involved with Scrutiny.