Bob Filmer - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Bob Filmer

Conservative Opposition Spokesperson for Transport and Waste Services

Email: bob.filmer@somerset.gov.uk

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee - North (Committee Member) Executive (Guest) Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee (Guest) Local Community Network - Cheddar and Axbridge Local Community Network - Burnham Scrutiny Committee - Communities (Guest) Property and Investments Executive Sub-Committee (Guest) Constitution and Governance Committee (Guest) Bus Advisory Board (Guest) Strategic Planning Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

77 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 12.00 pm

January 28, 2026, 12:00 pm
Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 13, 2026
Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Monday, 6th January, 2025 10.00 am

December 29, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Special Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 12.00 pm

December 17, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 1.00 pm

December 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

240 decisions · Page 7 of 48

Housing Revenue Account Revenue & Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2)

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

...the Executive was granted delegated authority to set Housing Revenue Account (HRA) rents, fees, and charges, and approve the service charge policy, with the Executive also requested to provide early sight of proposed changes and report back on the refreshed 30-year HRA Business Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2026/27 Savings Proposals, Growth Proposals and Fees & Charges

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

...the committee requested the Executive to improve public communication on budget challenges and Council Tax, recommended comparisons with similar councils, requested pursuit of financial support and cost reductions with impact assessments, recommended detailed growth and savings proposals for the committee's January 5th meeting, and requested a budget report outlining national funding constraints and advocacy plans.

For Determination

General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2)

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

... to note the recommendations in the General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2) and request the Executive to ensure timely presentation of financial reports to Scrutiny Committees and provide quarterly workforce planning updates.

Recommendations Approved

Task and Finish Group - Council Tax Reduction and Exceptional Hardship Scheme 2027/28

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Extension of Consultation Period for LGBCE on new Electoral Arrangements for Somerset

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 77

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 240