Bob Filmer - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Bob Filmer

Conservative Opposition Spokesperson for Transport and Waste Services

Email: bob.filmer@somerset.gov.uk

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Planning Committee - North (Committee Member) Executive (Guest) Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee (Guest) Local Community Network - Cheddar and Axbridge Local Community Network - Burnham Scrutiny Committee - Communities (Guest) Property and Investments Executive Sub-Committee (Guest) Constitution and Governance Committee (Guest) Bus Advisory Board (Guest) Strategic Planning Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

77 meetings · Page 1 of 16

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 12.00 pm

January 28, 2026, 12:00 pm
Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 13, 2026
Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Monday, 6th January, 2025 10.00 am

December 29, 2025
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

Decisions from Meetings

239 decisions · Page 11 of 48

Local Devolution Update

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 29, 2025

...to note the progress on the Council’s Local Devolution Programme and recommend improvements for future phases, including earlier involvement of local members, better communication, inclusion of smaller parish councils, clearer tracking of the devolution process, evaluation of outcomes, and early communication of potential barriers.

Recommendations Approved

Pay and Rewards Business Case

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 29, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Sale of Investment Property

From: Extraordinary Meeting, Property and Investments Executive Sub-Committee - Monday, 27th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 27, 2025

...to facilitate the sale of an investment property, the sub-committee agreed to exclude the public and press due to confidential financial information, approved recommendations in a confidential appendix, and delegated authority to the Executive Director to finalize the sale by March 31, 2026.

For Determination

Planning Application 17/25/00022 - Greendale Farm, Draycott Road, Cheddar

From: Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

For Determination

Planning Application 37/25/00033 - Quantock House Library, Quantock Parade, Fore Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TN

From: Planning Committee - North - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 14, 2025

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 77

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 239