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Scrutiny Committee - Adults, Health and Housing - Thursday, 8th October, 2026 10.00 am

October 8, 2026 at 10:00 am Scrutiny Committee - Adults, Health and Housing View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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Profile image for Councillor Hilary Bruce
Councillor Hilary Bruce Labour Bridgwater North & Central
Profile image for Councillor Alistair Hendry
Councillor Alistair Hendry Conservative Highbridge & Burnham South
Profile image for Councillor Val Keitch
Councillor Val Keitch Associate Lead Member for Localities (LCNs) and Public Health Not a member of any political group Ilminster
Profile image for Councillor Graham Oakes
Councillor Graham Oakes Lead Member for Public Health, Climate Change and Environment Liberal Democrat Yeovil East
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Profile image for Councillor Edric Hobbs
Councillor Edric Hobbs Liberal Democrat Mendip Hills
Profile image for Councillor John Bailey
Councillor John Bailey Liberal Democrat Martock
Profile image for Councillor Emily Pearlstone
Councillor Emily Pearlstone Liberal Democrat Martock
Profile image for Councillor Tom Power
Councillor Tom Power Opposition Lead Member for Communities, Environment and Climate Change Conservative Wincanton & Bruton
Profile image for Councillor Lucy Trimnell - currently on phased return to duties
Councillor Lucy Trimnell - currently on phased return to duties Opposition Lead Member for Adult Services, Housing and Homelessness Conservative Wincanton & Bruton
Profile image for Councillor Ben Ferguson
Councillor Ben Ferguson Liberal Democrat Cheddar
Profile image for Councillor Derek Perry
Councillor Derek Perry Liberal Democrat Rowbarton & Staplegrove
Profile image for Councillor Dominic Ellison
Councillor Dominic Ellison Green Party Frome West

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Adults Health and Housing.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Adults Health and Housing.pdf

Additional Documents

Supplement 1 - Public Questions and Answers 18.09.2026. 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - A.pdf
Integrated Care Board Reconfiguration.pdf
Somerset Health and Social Care Academy.pdf
Annual report of the Armed Forces Covenant Partnership.pdf
Maternity and Neonatal Services Update.pdf
CQC improvement plan.pdf
Scrutiny Committee Adults Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee work programme.pdf
Appendix 1 Somerset Council Adult Social Care CQC Improvement Plan submitted to the Department of He.pdf
Public Guidance Notes for Committee.pdf
Click here to join the meeting.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
Councillor Guidance for declaring interests June 2026.pdf
Scrutiny Adults Health and Housing Outcome Tracker October 2026.pdf
Supplement 2 Agenda Item 5 Executive Response to Summary of Outcomes from 18 September 2026 08th-Oc.pdf
Suppmement 1 - Public Questions and Answers 18.09.2026.pdf
Supplement 2 Agenda Item 5 Executive Response to Summary of Outcomes from 18 September 2026.pdf
Decisions 08th-Oct-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Adults Health and Housing.pdf