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.

All types Cabinet Officer Committee Other

Decision	Decision maker	Date	Status
Schools Block Political Ratification 2026/27 Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	27 Feb 2026	Approved
Lead Member Portfolio Change - responsibility for assets for commercial asset portfolio	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	2 Feb 2026	Approved
Contract award for statutory printing services Key	Executive Director Resources, Strategy and Transformation, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	7 Jan 2026	Approved
Vinnytsia Collaboration agreement Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	13 May 2025	Awaiting outcome
Yeovil Service & Asset Devolution Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	16 Apr 2025	Approved
Devolution of Assets & Services to Frome Town Council Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	1 Apr 2025	Approved
Devolution of Assets and Services to Glastonbury Town Council Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	1 Apr 2025	Approved
Devolution of Markets Operations, Rights and Charters in East Area Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	11 Feb 2025	Approved
Devolution of Assets and Services to Wells City Council Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	29 Jan 2025	Approved
Minehead Service and Asset Devolution Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	10 Jan 2025	Approved
Local Authority Housing Fund Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	23 Dec 2024	Approved
Revenues and Benefits Application Contract Award Key	Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance, Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities Cabinet member	14 Nov 2024	Approved
Leader of the Council's appointment to various internal and outside bodies Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	23 Sep 2024	Approved
Leaders Appointments to the Executive	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	23 Aug 2024	Approved
Wellington Service & Asset Devolution Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	5 Aug 2024	Approved
Reallocation of the role - Lead Member for Public Health, Equalities and Diversity Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	15 Jul 2024	Approved
Award of Contract for highway lighting, illuminated and electrical assets Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	7 Jun 2024	Approved
Temporary reallocation of the role - Lead Member for Public Health, Equalities and Diversity	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	7 Jun 2024	Approved
Household Support Fund 2024 Key	Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance, Lead Member for Adults Services, Housing and Homelessness, Lead Member for Children, Families and Education Cabinet member	31 May 2024	Approved
Asset and Service Devolution to Bridgwater Town Council Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	27 Mar 2024	Approved
Adult Skills Bootcamps (Wave 5) – Acceptance of Funding from DfE Key	Executive Director of Climate and Place, Executive Director of Resources and Corporate Services (Section 151 Officer), Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance, Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets Cabinet member	12 Mar 2024	Approved
Leader Appointment - Lead Member for Adult Services	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	20 Feb 2024	Approved
Disposal of Taunton Technology Park Key	Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets, Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance Cabinet member	19 Jan 2024	Approved
Award of a contract for highway lighting and other electrical assets Key	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications, Executive Director of Climate and Place Cabinet member	22 Dec 2023	Approved
Leader's appointment to the Executive - Lead Member for Children, Families & Education and the Lead Member for Transport & Digital	Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	18 Dec 2023	Approved