Dawn Johnson - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Dawn Johnson

 Liberal Democrat

Email: dawn.johnson@somerset.gov.uk

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Local Community Network - Taunton Full Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Communities (Guest) Audit Committee Executive Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Vice-Chair) Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee - West Strategic Planning Committee Scrutiny Committee - Adults and Health

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

61 meetings · Page 1 of 13

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
Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Vice-Chair

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

December 05, 2025
Constitution and Governance Committee Committee Member

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

December 04, 2025
Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Vice-Chair

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

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

176 decisions · Page 4 of 36

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

Community Governance Review (CGR) - Ansford and Castle Cary Parishes

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

...the committee approved the Terms of Reference for a Community Governance Review of Ansford and Castle Cary Parishes, following petitions to dissolve the existing parishes and create a new one.

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: 61

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 176