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Constitution and Governance Committee - Friday, 9th May, 2025 10.00 am

May 9, 2025 Constitution and Governance Committee View on council website

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Profile image for Councillor Ross Henley
Councillor Ross Henley Liberal Democrat Blackdown & Neroche
Profile image for Councillor Tim Kerley
Councillor Tim Kerley Liberal Democrat Somerton
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 Simon Carswell
Councillor Simon Carswell Liberal Democrat Street
Profile image for Councillor Barry Clarke
Councillor Barry Clarke Conservative Mendip Central & East
Profile image for Councillor Hugh Davies
Councillor Hugh Davies Independent Watchet & Stogursey
Profile image for Councillor Dawn Johnson
Councillor Dawn Johnson Liberal Democrat Comeytrowe & Trull
Profile image for Councillor Helen Kay
Councillor Helen Kay Green Party Frome East
Profile image for Councillor Martin Lovell
Councillor Martin Lovell Liberal Democrat Shepton Mallet
Profile image for Councillor Sue Osborne
Councillor Sue Osborne Opposition Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities Conservative Ilminster
Profile image for Councillor Emily Pearlstone
Councillor Emily Pearlstone Liberal Democrat Martock
Profile image for Councillor Steven Pugsley
Councillor Steven Pugsley Conservative Dulverton & Exmoor
Profile image for Councillor Martin Wale
Councillor Martin Wale Conservative Chard North
Profile image for Councillor Bob Filmer
Councillor Bob Filmer Opposition Lead Member for Highways and Transport Conservative Brent
Profile image for Councillor Henry Hobhouse
Councillor Henry Hobhouse Somerset Armed Forces Member Champion Liberal Democrat Castle Cary
Profile image for Christine Lawrence
Christine Lawrence  Conservative
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 Bill Revans
Councillor Bill Revans Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance & Communications Liberal Democrat North Petherton
Profile image for Councillor Mike Rigby
Councillor Mike Rigby Lead Member for Economic Development Planning and Assets Liberal Democrat Lydeard

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 09th-May-2025 10.00 Constitution and Governance Committee

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 09th-May-2025 10.00 Constitution and Governance Committee

Additional Documents

Minutes of the Previous Meeting on 3rd March 2025 extraordinary
Minutes of the Previous Meeting on 14th January 2025 extraordinary
Minutes of the Previous Meeting on 10th February 2025
Constitution Governance - CGR Report - 9th May 2025
Constitution Governance Committee - Annual Report 2425
Updated Public Guidance Notes for Committee - April 2025
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Review of Somerset Councils Constitution 20245
Appendix 1 - Summary of focus areas for review
Appendix 2 Part A - Somerset Council Constitution
Appendix 3 Part B - Public Participation
Appendix 4 Part C - Council Procedures
Appendix 5 Part D - Committee Structure and Procedure Rules
Constitution and Governance - Planning Terms of Reference Mid Review Report - 9th May 2025
Constitution Governance Work Programme - 9th May 2025
Decisions 09th-May-2025 10.00 Constitution and Governance Committee