Naomi Smith -  for Canterbury (Seasalter)

Naomi Smith

Labour Seasalter

Email: naomi.smith@councillor.canterbury.gov.uk

Council: Canterbury

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (Vice Chair) Planning Sub-Committee (Chair) Council (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

17 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 08, 2026
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 06, 2026
Licensing Sub-Committee Vice Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 10.30 am

December 10, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Special Meeting, Overview Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm

December 10, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm

December 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

12 decisions · Page 1 of 3

Changes to memberships of committees and boards and notification of changes to lead councillor roles

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...to approve changes to committee and sub-committee memberships, including specific additions and removals of councillors, as detailed in the agenda and one additional tabled change.

Recommendations Approved

Changing the Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

...the Council of Canterbury adopted a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age customers, effective from April 1, 2026, which increases the maximum support to 100% and simplifies the award process.

For Determination

Representation of political groups on committees

From: Council - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026

... agreed the political balance calculations appended to the report to ensure committees are politically balanced in accordance with legal obligations.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 17

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 12