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Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Strategic - Wednesday, 12 August 2026 - 10.00 am

August 12, 2026 at 10:00 am Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Strategic View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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Profile image for Councillor Martin Lovell
Councillor Martin Lovell Liberal Democrat Shepton Mallet
Profile image for Councillor Mike Murphy
Councillor Mike Murphy Liberal Democrat Burnham on Sea North
Profile image for Councillor Dawn Johnson
Councillor Dawn Johnson Liberal Democrat Comeytrowe & Trull
Profile image for Councillor Lucy Trimnell - on leave of absence until 28.02.27
Councillor Lucy Trimnell - on leave of absence until 28.02.27 Opposition Lead Member for Adult Services, Housing and Homelessness Conservative Wincanton & Bruton
Profile image for Councillor Steven Pugsley
Councillor Steven Pugsley Conservative Dulverton & Exmoor
Profile image for Councillor Brian Smedley
Councillor Brian Smedley Labour Bridgwater South
Jack Latkovic
Profile image for Councillor Sue Osborne
Councillor Sue Osborne Opposition Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities Conservative Ilminster
Profile image for Councillor Bob Filmer
Councillor Bob Filmer Opposition Lead Member for Highways and Transport Conservative Brent
Profile image for Councillor Mike Stanton
Councillor Mike Stanton Liberal Democrat Curry Rivel & Langport
Profile image for Councillor Dave Mansell
Councillor Dave Mansell Group Leader Green Green Party Upper Tone
Profile image for Councillor Peter Seib
Councillor Peter Seib Liberal Democrat Brympton
Profile image for Councillor Henry Hobhouse
Councillor Henry Hobhouse Somerset Armed Forces Member Champion Liberal Democrat Castle Cary
Profile image for Councillor Andy Soughton
Councillor Andy Soughton Liberal Democrat Yeovil South
Helen Cudmore
Profile image for Councillor Richard Wilkins
Councillor Richard Wilkins Lead Member for Highways and Transport Liberal Democrat Curry Rivel & Langport
Duncan Sharkey
Lizzie Watkin
Profile image for Councillor Evie Potts-Jones
Councillor Evie Potts-Jones Lead Member for SEND, Public Health and Equalities & Diversity Liberal Democrat Yeovil West
Profile image for Councillor Theo Butt Philip
Councillor Theo Butt Philip Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities Liberal Democrat Wells
Profile image for Councillor Heather Shearer
Councillor Heather Shearer Lead Member for Children, Families and Education Liberal Democrat Mendip West
Profile image for Councillor Norman Cavill
Councillor Norman Cavill Conservative Monkton & North Curry
Profile image for Councillor Andy Dingwall
Councillor Andy Dingwall Opposition Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets Conservative Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
Profile image for Councillor John Cook-Woodman
Councillor John Cook-Woodman Leader of the Reform Group Reform UK Party Highbridge & Burnham South
Profile image for Councillor Ros Wyke
Councillor Ros Wyke Associate Lead Member for Active Travel Liberal Democrat Mendip West
Profile image for Councillor Gwil Wren
Councillor Gwil Wren Independent Upper Tone
Profile image for Councillor David Woan
Councillor David Woan Associate Lead Member for Business Strategy Liberal Democrat Yeovil Central
Profile image for Councillor Liz Leyshon
Councillor Liz Leyshon Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance Liberal Democrat Street

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Supplement 2 Agenda Item 12 - Annual Report of the Deputy Leader of Somerset Council and the Lead M.pdf
Supplement 1 Agenda Item 7 - Financial Management Improvement Plan - Building Better Finance 12th-.pdf
Agenda frontsheet 12th-Aug-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Strategic.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 12th-Aug-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Strategic.pdf

Additional Documents

Decisions 12th-Aug-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Strategic.pdf
Printed minutes 12th-Aug-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Strategic.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
Councillor Guidance for declaring interests June 2026.pdf
Annex A Detailed Budget Monitoring Report as at Q1.pdf
Appendix A Reports Presented to Audit Committee on 28 May 2026.pdf
202627 Housing Revenue Account HRA Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report - Quarter 1.pdf
Scrutiny Committee Corporate and Strategic Outcome Tracker.pdf
Public Guidance Notes for Committee.pdf
Somerset Council Best Value Notice Improvement and Assurance Framework.pdf
Inspiring Innovation Quarter 1 Update.pdf
20262027 General Fund Revenue Budget Monitoring Report - Quarter 1.pdf
Appendix A LEP Legacy Funding Expenditure Framework.pdf
Scrutiny Committee Corporate and Strategic Work Programme.pdf
Appendix A Governance Structure Diagram.pdf
Appendix E Community Place Economy.pdf
Appendix B Inspiring Innovation Programme Risk Report.pdf
Appendix B Adult Services Housing.pdf
Appendix B Building Better Finance BBF Strategic Themes.pdf
Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership HotSW LEP Legacy Funds.pdf
Corporate and Strategic Scrutiny Committee Annual Report - Main Report.pdf
Lead Member for Finance Procurement Performance Annual Report.pdf
Corporate and Strategic Scrutiny Committee Annual Report.pdf
Click Here To Join The Meeting.pdf
Appendix 2 Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government MHCLG Somerset External Assuran.pdf
Financial Management Improvement Plan - Building Better Finance.pdf
Appendix C Children Families Education Services.pdf
Appendix D Dedicated Schools Grant.pdf