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Human Resources Committee - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 10.00 am

July 6, 2026 at 10:00 am Human Resources Committee View on council website

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Profile image for Councillor Graham Oakes
Councillor Graham Oakes Lead Member for Public Health, Climate Change and Environment Liberal Democrat Yeovil East
Profile image for Councillor Tony Grimes
Councillor Tony Grimes Conservative Brent
Profile image for Councillor David Fothergill
Councillor David Fothergill Conservative Monkton & North Curry
Profile image for Councillor Faye Purbrick
Councillor Faye Purbrick Conservative Yeovil South
Profile image for Councillor Leigh Redman
Councillor Leigh Redman Group Leader Labour Labour Bridgwater North & Central
Profile image for Councillor Andy Kendall
Councillor Andy Kendall Liberal Democrat Yeovil Central
Profile image for Councillor Emily Pearlstone
Councillor Emily Pearlstone Liberal Democrat Martock
Profile image for Councillor Mike Stanton
Councillor Mike Stanton Liberal Democrat Curry Rivel & Langport
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Wakefield
Councillor Sarah Wakefield Lead Member for Adults Services, Housing and Homelessness Liberal Democrat Blackdown & Neroche
Profile image for Councillor Mark Healey MBE
Councillor Mark Healey MBE Opposition Lead Member for SEND, Public Health and Equalities and Diversity Conservative Huntspill
Profile image for Councillor Theo Butt Philip
Councillor Theo Butt Philip Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities Liberal Democrat Wells
Profile image for Councillor Liz Leyshon
Councillor Liz Leyshon Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance Liberal Democrat Street
Profile image for Councillor Bente Height
Councillor Bente Height Leader of the Reform Group Reform UK Party Shepton Mallet

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 06th-Jul-2026 10.00 Human Resources Committee.pdf
Supplement 1 - Agenda Item 5 - Appendix 3 - Health Safety Strategy On a Page 06th-Jul-2026 10.00.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 06th-Jul-2026 10.00 Human Resources Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Microsoft Teams Link.pdf
Public Guidance Notes for Committee.pdf
Councillor reminder for declaring interests.pdf
CityTownParishTwinHattersSomersetCouncillors.docx.pdf
Appendix 4 - Paternity Parental Support Leave Policy.pdf
Job Evaluation Scheme Committee Report - Appendix 1.pdf
Appendix 1 - Somerset Council Health and Safety Strategy - For HR Committee Approval.pdf
Appendix 2 - Strategy Governance Supporting Document.pdf
Appendix 3 - Health and Safety Strategy on a page.pdf
Appendix 4 - HS Strategy TU Consultation.pdf
Appendix 5 - Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.pdf
Appendix 5 - Embedding Safety Leadership - IOSH Training Proposal.pdf
Appendix 1 - Summary Table - HR Committee 6 July 2026.pdf
Appendix 2 - Bereaved Partners Parental Leave Policy.pdf
Appendix 3 - Bereaved Partners Parental Leave Policy EIA.pdf
Cover Report - Job Evaluation 6 July 2026.pdf
Coroners Pay 202526 Offer.pdf
Supplement 2 - Agenda Item 2 - Response to PQT from the Previous Meeting 06th-Jul-2026 10.00 Human.pdf
Draft Minutes HR Committee - 8th April 2026.pdf
HS HR Committee Report July 2026.pdf
HR Committee Work Programme - July 2026.pdf
Cover Report - HR Policies July 2026.pdf
HR Workforce Update July 2026.pdf
HR Committee - Outcome Tracker - July 2026.pdf