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Full Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 1.00 pm

July 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm Full Council View on council website

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Profile image for Councillor Lee Baker
Councillor Lee Baker Vice-Chair of Council Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Steve Ashton
Councillor Steve Ashton Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Suria Aujla - on leave of absence until 16 September 2026
Councillor Suria Aujla - on leave of absence until 16 September 2026 Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Marcus Barr
Councillor Marcus Barr Reform UK Party
Profile image for Councillor Brian Bolt
Councillor Brian Bolt Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Theo Butt Philip
Councillor Theo Butt Philip Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Simon Carswell
Councillor Simon Carswell Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Norman Cavill
Councillor Norman Cavill Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Nicola Clark
Councillor Nicola Clark Associate Lead Member for Culture and Leisure Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Ben Ferguson
Councillor Ben Ferguson Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Andy Hadley
Councillor Andy Hadley Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Mark Healey MBE
Councillor Mark Healey MBE Opposition Lead Member for Public Health, Climate Change and Environment Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Alistair Hendry
Councillor Alistair Hendry Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Dawn Johnson
Councillor Dawn Johnson Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Marcus Kravis
Councillor Marcus Kravis Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Dave Mansell
Councillor Dave Mansell Group Leader Green Green Party
Profile image for Councillor Tessa Munt
Councillor Tessa Munt Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Mike Murphy
Councillor Mike Murphy Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Steven Pugsley
Councillor Steven Pugsley Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Faye Purbrick
Councillor Faye Purbrick Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Wes Read
Councillor Wes Read Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Leigh Redman
Councillor Leigh Redman Group Leader Labour Labour
Profile image for Councillor Gill Slocombe
Councillor Gill Slocombe Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Fran Smith
Councillor Fran Smith Associate Lead Member for Adult Social Care & Housing Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Alan Bradford
Councillor Alan Bradford Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Mike Caswell
Councillor Mike Caswell Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Mandy Chilcott
Councillor Mandy Chilcott Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Barry Clarke
Councillor Barry Clarke Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Peter Clayton
Councillor Peter Clayton Conservative
Profile image for Councillor John Cook-Woodman
Councillor John Cook-Woodman Reform UK Party
Profile image for Councillor Jason Baker
Councillor Jason Baker Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Adam Boyden
Councillor Adam Boyden Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Hilary Bruce
Councillor Hilary Bruce Labour
Profile image for Councillor Martin Dimery
Councillor Martin Dimery Green Party
Profile image for Councillor Tony Grimes
Councillor Tony Grimes Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Pauline Ham
Councillor Pauline Ham Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Nick O'Donnell
Councillor Nick O'Donnell  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Kathy Pearce - on leave of absence until 26 October 2026
Councillor Kathy Pearce - on leave of absence until 26 October 2026 Labour
Profile image for Councillor Emily Pearlstone
Councillor Emily Pearlstone Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Derek Perry
Councillor Derek Perry Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Jo Roundell Greene - on leave of absence until 31 October 2026
Councillor Jo Roundell Greene - on leave of absence until 31 October 2026 Associate Lead Member for Children's Services and Education Strategy Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts
Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture and, Equalities and Diversity Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Andy Soughton
Councillor Andy Soughton Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Wakefield
Councillor Sarah Wakefield Lead Member for Adults Services, Housing and Homelessness Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Richard Wilkins
Councillor Richard Wilkins Lead Member for Transport and Waste Services Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Mike Best
Councillor Mike Best Chair of Council Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor John Bailey
Councillor John Bailey Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Ewan Cameron
Councillor Ewan Cameron Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Simon Coles
Councillor Simon Coles Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Michael Dunk
Councillor Michael Dunk Green Party
Profile image for Councillor Caroline Ellis
Councillor Caroline Ellis Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Ross Henley
Councillor Ross Henley Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Andy Kendall
Councillor Andy Kendall Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Jenny Kenton
Councillor Jenny Kenton Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Hazel Prior-Sankey
Councillor Hazel Prior-Sankey Not a member of any political group
Profile image for Councillor Heather Shearer
Councillor Heather Shearer Lead Member for Children, Families and Education Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Jeny Snell
Councillor Jeny Snell Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Andy Sully
Councillor Andy Sully Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Hayward Burt
Councillor Hayward Burt Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Shane Collins
Councillor Shane Collins Green Party
Profile image for Councillor Adam Dance
Councillor Adam Dance Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Hugh Davies
Councillor Hugh Davies Independent
Profile image for Councillor Dawn Denton
Councillor Dawn Denton Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Opposition Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Andy Dingwall
Councillor Andy Dingwall Opposition Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets Conservative
Profile image for Councillor David Fothergill
Councillor David Fothergill Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Govier
Councillor Andrew Govier Labour
Profile image for Councillor Bente Height
Councillor Bente Height Leader of the Reform Group Reform UK Party
Profile image for Councillor Mike Hewitson
Councillor Mike Hewitson Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Val Keitch
Councillor Val Keitch Associate Lead Member for Localities (LCNs) and Public Health Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Tim Kerley
Councillor Tim Kerley Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Frances Nicholson
Councillor Frances Nicholson Opposition Lead Member for Children, Families and Education Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Graham Oakes
Councillor Graham Oakes Lead Member for Public Health, Climate Change and Environment Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Diogo Rodrigues
Councillor Diogo Rodrigues Leader of the Opposition and Opposition Lead for Governance and Communications Conservative
Councillor Cara Strom  Vacancy
Profile image for Councillor Claire Sully
Councillor Claire Sully Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Gwil Wren
Councillor Gwil Wren Independent
Profile image for Councillor Tom Deakin
Councillor Tom Deakin Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Susannah Hart
Councillor Susannah Hart Conservative
Profile image for Councillor John Hunt
Councillor John Hunt Group Leader Independent Independent
Profile image for Councillor Liz Leyshon
Councillor Liz Leyshon Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Tony Lock
Councillor Tony Lock Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Martin Lovell
Councillor Martin Lovell Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Matthew Martin
Councillor Matthew Martin Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Kevin Messenger
Councillor Kevin Messenger Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Harry Munt
Councillor Harry Munt Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Sue Osborne - on leave of absence until 22 July 2026
Councillor Sue Osborne - on leave of absence until 22 July 2026 Opposition Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Page
Councillor Stephen Page Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Connor Payne
Councillor Connor Payne Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Oliver Patrick
Councillor Oliver Patrick Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Evie Potts-Jones
Councillor Evie Potts-Jones Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Tom Power
Councillor Tom Power Opposition Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, Equalities and Diversity Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Bill Revans
Councillor Bill Revans Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance & Communications Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Mike Rigby
Councillor Mike Rigby Lead Member for Economic Development Planning and Assets Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Mike Stanton
Councillor Mike Stanton Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Lucy Trimnell
Councillor Lucy Trimnell Opposition Lead Member for Adult Services, Housing and Homelessness Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Martin Wale
Councillor Martin Wale Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Lance Duddridge
Councillor Lance Duddridge Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Habib Farbahi
Councillor Habib Farbahi Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Bob Filmer
Councillor Bob Filmer Opposition Spokesperson for Transport and Waste Services Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Philip Ham
Councillor Philip Ham Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Edric Hobbs
Councillor Edric Hobbs Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Henry Hobhouse
Councillor Henry Hobhouse Somerset Armed Forces Member Champion Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Helen Kay
Councillor Helen Kay Green Party
Profile image for Councillor Rob Reed
Councillor Rob Reed Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Peter Seib
Councillor Peter Seib Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Brian Smedley
Councillor Brian Smedley Labour
Profile image for Councillor David Woan
Councillor David Woan Associate Lead Member for Business Strategy Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Rosemary Woods - on leave of absence until 9 December 2026
Councillor Rosemary Woods - on leave of absence until 9 December 2026 Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Ros Wyke
Councillor Ros Wyke Associate Lead Member for Active Travel and Public Transport Liberal Democrat

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