Decisions — Somerset
- Recent Decisions that have been made or are past their expected date. Some may show 'Awaiting outcome' if the result hasn't been published yet.
- Upcoming Decisions that haven't been made yet. These are published in advance by the council, often as part of a forward plan. Key decisions must be published at least 28 days before they are taken.
- In call-in window Decisions that have been made but can still be 'called in' — referred back for scrutiny by councillors. Most executive decisions have a call-in period (usually 5 working days) during which they cannot be implemented.
| Decision | Decision maker | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creation of new academies in Somerset: Robert Blake School Key | Executive Director Community, Place and Economy, Lead Member for Children, Families and Education, Service Director of Finance and Procurement Officer | 7 Jan 2026 | Approved |
| ICT Device Refresh Key | Executive Director Resources, Strategy and Transformation Officer | 5 Jan 2026 | Approved |
| Delegated Decision - Appointments to Outside Bodies and Committee Membership Updates - 29.12.25 Key | Monitoring Officer Officer | 29 Dec 2025 | Unknown |
| Housing Revenue Account Property Disposals Key | Executive Director Community, Place and Economy Officer | 22 Dec 2025 | Approved |
| Delegated Decision - Committee Membership Update - 25.11.25 Key | Monitoring Officer Officer | 25 Nov 2025 | Unknown |
| Delegated Decision - Appointments to Outside Bodies Updates - 24.11.25 Key | Monitoring Officer Officer | 24 Nov 2025 | Unknown |
| Deployment of High Needs Provision Capital Allocation - SEN Units - Second Tranche Key | Executive Director Children, Families and Education Services, Interim Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer) Officer | 19 Nov 2025 | Approved |
| Delegated Decision - Appointment of co-opted member of Audit Committee 17 November 2025 - Fiona Toms Key | Monitoring Officer Officer | 18 Nov 2025 | Unknown |
| Key Decision to enter into contract to acquire 9 affordable homes in Charlton Adam Key | Interim Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer), Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, and Equalities and Diversity Officer | 18 Nov 2025 | Approved |
| Reallocation of Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund Key | Executive Director Community, Place and Economy Officer | 30 Oct 2025 | Approved |
| Delegated Decision - Appointments to Outside Bodies - 21.10.25 Key | Monitoring Officer Officer | 21 Oct 2025 | Unknown |
| Chief Executive Report - Member Dispensation | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 13 Oct 2025 | Approved |
| Key decision to award a contract for digital e material (e books, e audio books, e magazines & e newspapers) ) to Somerset Council and partner authorities. Key | Executive Director Community, Place and Economy Officer | 1 Oct 2025 | Approved |
| Creation of new academies in Somerset: 1st November 2025: Butleigh Primary School Key | Executive Director Community, Place and Economy, Lead Member for Children, Families and Education Officer | 17 Sep 2025 | Approved |
| Delegated Decision - Committee Membership Updates and Recruitment to IRP - 08.09.25 Key | Monitoring Officer Officer | 8 Sep 2025 | Unknown |
| Delegated Decision - Appointments to Outside Bodies and Committee Membership Updates - 26.08.25 Key | Monitoring Officer Officer | 26 Aug 2025 | Awaiting outcome |
| Refuse and Recycling Container Purchasing 25/26 Key | Executive Director Community, Place and Economy Officer | 15 Aug 2025 | Approved |
| To award the contract to the recommended external partner for the Pay and Grading Project, following the procurement process Key | Executive Director Resources, Strategy and Transformation Officer | 7 Aug 2025 | Approved |
| Delegated Decision - Appointments to Outside Bodies and Committee Membership Updates - 05.08.25 Key | Monitoring Officer Officer | 5 Aug 2025 | Unknown |
| Acceptance of Community Learning Funding and contract award Key | Interim Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer), Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets Officer | 31 Jul 2025 | Approved |
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