Dave Mansell - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Dave Mansell

Green Party Group Leader Green

Email: dave.mansell@somerset.gov.uk

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee - West (Committee Member) Bus Advisory Board Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Committee Member, Guest) Executive (Guest) Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee (Guest) Local Community Network - Wellington and Wiveliscombe Constitution and Governance Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

58 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Full Council Committee Member

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

December 17, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

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

December 17, 2025
Planning Committee - West Committee Member

Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 2.00 pm

December 16, 2025
Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Committee Member

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

December 05, 2025
Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place Committee Member

Due to the very recent incident on the M5, item 6 has been deferred until early 2026, Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 04, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

150 decisions · Page 2 of 30

Corporate Performance Report (Q2)

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

...to scrutinize the Quarter 2 Corporate Performance Report, focusing on waste performance measures and Section 106 agreements, note actions being taken, and recommend that future reports include tables by directorate and Council Plan outcome, and that corporate performance be reported to all scrutiny committees quarterly, subject to officer advice on resource implications.

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

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

Planning Application 14/21/0047 - Land East Of The A38, South Of Walford Cross, Monkton Heathfield

From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...officers will continue collaborating with the applicant to prepare for a committee meeting in Spring 2026 regarding planning application 14/21/0047 for land east of the A38, south of Walford Cross, Monkton Heathfield.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 150