Theo Butt Philip - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Theo Butt Philip

 Liberal Democrat  Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities

Email: theo.buttphilip@somerset.gov.uk

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Human Resources Committee (Chair) Executive (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Communities Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Guest) Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Local Community Network - Wells and Rural Appointments Committee Property and Investments Executive Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Adults and Health Audit Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

68 meetings · Page 1 of 14

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
Constitution and Governance Committee Committee Member

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

December 04, 2025
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.00 am

December 03, 2025
Executive Committee Member

Executive - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am

November 05, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

235 decisions · Page 10 of 47

Community Governance Review (CGR) - Huish Episcopi and Langport

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

...to recommend that Full Council approves the dissolution of Huish Episcopi Parish Council and Langport Town Council and the creation of a single parish called Huish Episcopi & Langport Council, following an officer-led review to determine councillor allocation proportionate to population.

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

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

Chief Executive and Chief Officers Pay Award 2025/26

From: Extraordinary Meeting, Human Resources Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 9.00 am - September 09, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 235