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Extra-Ordinary Scrutiny, Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 18, 2026 at 10:00 am Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place (was operational until 18/5/2026) View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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Profile image for Councillor Martin Dimery
Councillor Martin Dimery Green Party Frome West
Profile image for Councillor Henry Hobhouse
Councillor Henry Hobhouse Somerset Armed Forces Member Champion Liberal Democrat Castle Cary
Profile image for Councillor Adam Boyden
Councillor Adam Boyden Liberal Democrat Frome North
Profile image for Councillor Alan Bradford
Councillor Alan Bradford Conservative North Petherton
Profile image for Councillor Alistair Hendry
Councillor Alistair Hendry Conservative Highbridge & Burnham South
Profile image for Councillor Hayward Burt
Councillor Hayward Burt Conservative Blackmoor Vale
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 Steve Ashton
Councillor Steve Ashton Associate Lead Member for Climate Change Liberal Democrat Crewkerne
Profile image for Councillor Marcus Kravis
Councillor Marcus Kravis Liberal Democrat Dunster
Profile image for Councillor Dave Mansell
Councillor Dave Mansell Group Leader Green Green Party Upper Tone
Profile image for Councillor Matthew Martin
Councillor Matthew Martin Liberal Democrat King Alfred
Profile image for Councillor Harry Munt
Councillor Harry Munt Liberal Democrat King Alfred
Profile image for Councillor Rob Reed
Councillor Rob Reed Liberal Democrat Mendip South
Profile image for Councillor Norman Cavill
Councillor Norman Cavill Conservative Monkton & North Curry
Profile image for Councillor Michael Dunk
Councillor Michael Dunk Green Party Frome West
Profile image for Councillor Bob Filmer
Councillor Bob Filmer Opposition Lead Member for Highways and Transport Conservative Brent
Profile image for Councillor Andy Hadley
Councillor Andy Hadley Conservative Minehead
Profile image for Councillor Dawn Johnson
Councillor Dawn Johnson Liberal Democrat Comeytrowe & Trull
Profile image for Councillor Leigh Redman
Councillor Leigh Redman Group Leader Labour Labour Bridgwater North & Central
Profile image for Councillor Mike Rigby
Councillor Mike Rigby Lead Member for Economic Development Planning and Assets Liberal Democrat Lydeard
Profile image for Councillor Cara Strom
Councillor Cara Strom Associate Lead Member for Adult Social Care & Housing Liberal Democrat Dunster
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Wakefield
Councillor Sarah Wakefield Lead Member for Adults Services, Housing and Homelessness Liberal Democrat Blackdown & Neroche
Profile image for Councillor Richard Wilkins
Councillor Richard Wilkins Lead Member for Highways and Transport Liberal Democrat Curry Rivel & Langport
Profile image for Councillor Gwil Wren
Councillor Gwil Wren Independent Upper Tone

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 18th-Feb-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 18th-Feb-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 18th-Feb-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place.pdf

Additional Documents

Public Guidance Notes for Committee.pdf
v2. Somerset Council First Consideration Report 2024.pdf
Link to join meeting.pdf
Public Statement SC - 18022026.pdf
Public Statement from Mr. Stuart Carruthers 18th-Feb-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Climate and P.pdf
Annual Scrutiny Report 18th-Feb-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place.pdf
Outcome Tracker 18th-Feb-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place.pdf
Outcome Tracker.pdf
Annual Scrutiny Report.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting - 15012026.pdf
v1.Somerset Council first Consideration 102 Reports.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting - 04122025.pdf
Councillor reminder for declaring interests.pdf
v4. Somerset Council Section 102 Biodiversity Duty Report.pdf
CDS broadband scrutiny report Feb 2026 FINAL.pdf
Decisions 18th-Feb-2026 10.00 Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place.pdf