Decisions — Somerset

Recent Decisions that have been made or are past their expected date. Some may show 'Awaiting outcome' if the result hasn't been published yet.
Upcoming Decisions that haven't been made yet. These are published in advance by the council, often as part of a forward plan. Key decisions must be published at least 28 days before they are taken.
In call-in window Decisions that have been made but can still be 'called in' — referred back for scrutiny by councillors. Most executive decisions have a call-in period (usually 5 working days) during which they cannot be implemented.

All types Cabinet Officer Committee Other

Decision	Decision maker	Date	Status
Creation of new academies in Somerset: Robert Blake School Key	Executive Director Community, Place and Economy, Lead Member for Children, Families and Education, Service Director of Finance and Procurement Officer	7 Jan 2026	Approved
Award of contract for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (2026 - 2032)	Executive Other	7 Jan 2026	Approved
Contract award for statutory printing services Key	Executive Director Resources, Strategy and Transformation, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance and Communications Cabinet member	7 Jan 2026	Approved
Adoption of policy on Somerset Council’s recruitment and management of volunteers		7 Jan 2026	Approved
Planning Application 45/25/00012 - Land to the East of Peartwater Road, Spaxton, Bridgwater	Planning Committee - North Committee	13 Jan 2026	Approved
Planning Application 32/25/00004 - Penarron, New Road, West Lyng, Taunton, TA3 5AP	Planning Committee - North Committee	13 Jan 2026	Approved
Appeal Reports	Planning Committee - North Committee	13 Jan 2026	Approved
HR Committee Work Programme	Human Resources Committee Committee	14 Jan 2026	Approved
Pay & Grading Programme Update	Human Resources Committee Committee	14 Jan 2026	Approved
Annual Pay Policy Statement	Human Resources Committee Committee	14 Jan 2026	Approved
HR Policies	Human Resources Committee Committee	14 Jan 2026	Approved
Collective Pay Bargaining Arrangements - Chief Officers	Human Resources Committee Committee	14 Jan 2026	Approved
Health and Safety Policies	Human Resources Committee Committee	14 Jan 2026	Approved
Workforce Update	Human Resources Committee Committee	14 Jan 2026	Approved
SAP Success Factors (HR System)	Human Resources Committee Committee	14 Jan 2026	Approved
Highway Capital Grant and the LED Replacement Project Key	Lead Member for Transport and Waste Services Other	15 Jan 2026	Awaiting outcome
Planning Application 23/01537/OUT - Land Off Crewkerne Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1HB	Planning Committee - South Committee	20 Jan 2026	Approved
Planning application 21/02654/FUL- Land OS 6300 Longforward Lane Kingstone	Planning Committee - South Committee	20 Jan 2026	Approved
Delegated Decision - Appointments to Outside Bodies and Committee Membership Updates - 21.01.26 Key	Monitoring Officer Officer	21 Jan 2026	Unknown
Chief Executive Report - Member Dispensation	Chief Executive Officer Officer	23 Jan 2026	Approved
Dispensation to all councillors for Budget Setting 2026/27	Monitoring Officer Officer	23 Jan 2026	Approved
Planning Application - 3/37/25/010 - Flat, 53-55 Liddymore Road, Watchet, TA23 0DS		27 Jan 2026	Approved
Planning Application 3/21/25/066 - The Arkade,Minehead		27 Jan 2026	Approved
Appeal Decisions		27 Jan 2026	Approved
Scrutiny Corporate and Resources Work Programme	Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Committee	28 Jan 2026	Awaiting outcome