Committee details
Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Purpose of committee
The scope of this Committee covers the scrutiny of the services provided by the Children’s Services Directorate, including the provision, planning, management and performance of child protection, safeguarding, health, welfare, education, youth services and schools, colleges and other related services in Thurrock.
The Committee has four Co-Opted Members, including two Parent Governor Representatives, and representatives from both the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church. Representatives from Youth Cabinet also informally attend the meeting to participate and give a voice on matters relating to young people in Thurrock.
This meeting is open to the public, although in considering some items of business, the press and public may be requested to leave the meeting.
Membership
- Councillor Elizabeth Rigby (Chair)
- Councillor Sara Muldowney (Vice-Chair)
- Councillor Qaisar Abbas
- Councillor Vikki Hartstean
- Councillor Srikanth Panjala
- Councillor Maureen Pearce
- Councillor Paul Arnold (Substitute)
- Councillor Aaron Green (Substitute)
- Councillor James Halden (Substitute)
- Councillor Susan Little (Substitute)
- Councillor Sue Shinnick (Substitute)
- Councillor Cici Manwa (Substitute)
- Kim James (Chief Operating Officer, HealthWatch Thurrock)
- Nicola Cranch (Parent Governor Representative)
Contact information
Support officer: Rhiannon Whiteley, Senior Democratic Services Officer. Email: Direct.Democracy@thurrock.gov.uk
Postal address:
Thurrock Council
Civic Offices
New Road
Grays, Essex
RM17 6SL