Scrutiny Committee — West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Recent meetings

4 meetings

18 Sep 2026

10:30 am

Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 18 September 2026 - 10.30 am

0 attendees · 0 documents · 0 media files

21 Aug 2026

10:30 am

Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 21 August 2026 - 10.30 am

7 attendees · 0 documents · 0 media files

17 Jul 2026

10:30 am

Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 17 July 2026 - 10.30 am

7 attendees · 0 documents · 0 media files

13 Mar 2026

10:30 am

Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 13th March, 2026 10.30 am

The Scrutiny Committee meeting on 13 March 2026 focused heavily on the progress and challenges of the West Yorkshire Mass Transit programme, with discussions also covering devolution, the climate emergency, and international trade. Key decisions included no...

About

The Scrutiny Committee provides a check and balance on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Mayor and decision-makers, holding them accountable for policies, spending, and services. It investigates, influences, reports, and recommends improvements to policies, services, value for money, and outcomes for local people.

The committee can conduct reviews, publish reports with recommendations that require a public response within two months, and summon the Mayor, Authority Members, and officers. It also has the power to request information and 'call-in' decisions to delay their implementation for review.