Councillor Brian Smedley

Council Tax Reduction and Exceptional Hardship Scheme 2026/27

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025

...to establish a Task and Finish Group to comprehensively review the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and the Exceptional Hardship Fund for the 2027/28 financial year, ensuring clear communication and targeted support for vulnerable residents, and to request adequate staff resources and a higher Exceptional Hardship Fund from the Executive.

Recommendations Approved

Community Working Review

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025

...to request further engagement, development of a clear framework, sharing of best practices, alignment with government guidance, introduction of quick wins, improved accessibility and transparency, review of LCN boundaries, development of mechanisms for member influence, strengthened communication channels, and reporting of review findings to the Committee before Executive consideration, along with data on stakeholder attendance and details of other community engagement forms.

Recommendations Approved

Planning Application 01/25/00013 - 42 Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9PB

From: Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 11, 2025

For Determination

Planning Application 31/25/00014 - Chestnut Cottage, Purving Row Lane, Lympsham, Weston-super-mare, BS24 0ED

From: Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 11, 2025

For Determination

Planning Application 23/19/00002 - Land to the south of Quantock Road, Bridgwater

From: Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 11, 2025

For Determination