The Housing, Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee is responsible for any aspect of policy, provision and performance relating to housing, health and adult social services in the borough, including the exercise of statutory responsibilities in relation to the scrutiny of health and also the voluntary and community sector. (Matters relating to health strategies and services specifically for children and young people are within the scope of the Education Select Committee).

The Committee also has lead responsibility for scrutinising the relevant Cabinet Members(s).