Barry Clarke - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Barry Clarke

Conservative

Email: barry.clarke@somerset.gov.uk

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee - East (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Local Community Network - Shepton Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Local Community Network - Vale of Frome Audit Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Planning Committee - East Committee Member

Planning Committee - East - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 2.00 pm

February 03, 2026, 2:00 pm
Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
Planning Committee - East Committee Member

Planning Committee - East - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 06, 2026
Planning Committee - East

Planning Committee - East - Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 2.00 pm

December 30, 2025
Planning Committee - East

Planning Committee - East - Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 10.00 am

December 30, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

178 decisions · Page 8 of 36

SCC/3854/2021 Unit 22 Evercreech Junction

From: Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...that planning permission was granted for application SCC/3854/2021, concerning Unit 22 Evercreech Junction, subject to conditions outlined in the February 2023 report, the prior conclusion of a Section 106 agreement securing traffic monitoring, landscaping maintenance, footway provision, and public right of way surfacing, and delegation of minor wording edits to the Service Manager.

Recommendations Approved

Community Governance Review (CGR) - Huish Episcopi and Langport

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 11, 2025

...to recommend that Full Council approves the dissolution of Huish Episcopi Parish Council and Langport Town Council and the creation of a single parish called Huish Episcopi & Langport Council, following an officer-led review to determine councillor allocation proportionate to population.

Recommendations Approved

Scrutiny Function Review - Final Report and Recommendations

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 11, 2025

...the committee noted the Scrutiny Function Review's findings and recommendations, which are being recommended to Full Council for approval, including changes to the Council's Constitution, new scrutiny arrangements, required resources, and an action plan, with an evaluation of improvements planned for January 2027, subject to Full Council endorsement.

Recommendations Approved

Strategy for Modern and Secure Elections

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 11, 2025

...the committee noted the report on the government's Strategy for Modern and Secure Elections, which outlines proposed changes to electoral processes, including voting age, registration, voter ID, election delivery, harassment and intimidation, and political donation rules.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 178