Jason Baker - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Jason Baker

Liberal Democrat

Email: jason.baker@somerset.gov.uk

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee - South (Chair) Full Council (Committee Member, Guest) Scrutiny Committee - Children and Families Local Community Network - Chard and Blackdowns Constitution and Governance Committee Executive

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

39 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Planning Committee - South Chair

Planning Committee - South - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 20, 2026, 2:00 pm
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
Planning Committee - South Chair

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

December 16, 2025
Planning Committee - South CANCELLED Chair

Planning Committee - South - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 2.00 pm

October 21, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

129 decisions · Page 8 of 26

Pay and Reward Programme

From: Executive - Monday, 12th May, 2025 10.00 am - May 12, 2025

To provide an informal presentation of the programme/project outline and take essential decisions whilst also to note the MTFP provision of £8m made in 26/27 revenue budget for potential increases in payroll.

Recommendations Approved

Somerset Council Strategic Risks and Risk Management Framework

From: Executive - Monday, 12th May, 2025 10.00 am - May 12, 2025

To agree and sign-off the proposed new strategic risks and the updated Risk Management Framework documents.

Recommendations Approved

Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System Competitive Tender

From: Executive - Monday, 12th May, 2025 10.00 am - May 12, 2025

To agree the purchase of individual alternative education packages through a framework which enables block booking at reduced prices, good quality and consistent practice.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 129