Martin Lovell - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Martin Lovell

Liberal Democrat

Email: martin.lovell@somerset.gov.uk

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Human Resources Committee Officer Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee Executive Scrutiny Committee - Adults and Health Scrutiny Committee - Children and Families (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place Scrutiny Committee - Communities (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Committee Member) Audit Committee Licensing and Regulatory Committee Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee - East (Committee Member) Regulatory Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Local Community Network - Shepton

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

133 meetings · Page 1 of 27

Planning Committee - East Committee Member

Planning Committee - East - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 2.00 pm

June 02, 2026, 2:00 pm
Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 27, 2026, 10:00 am
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 1.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 1:00 pm
Scrutiny Committee - Children and Families Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Children and Families - Monday, 18 May 2026 - 2.00 pm

May 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
Constitution and Governance Committee Committee Member

Constitution and Governance Committee - Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 2.00 pm

May 07, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

282 decisions · Page 10 of 57

Task and Finish Group - Council Tax Reduction and Exceptional Hardship Scheme 2027/28

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Performance Report (Q2)

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

...to scrutinize the Quarter 2 Corporate Performance Report, focusing on waste performance measures and Section 106 agreements, note actions being taken, and recommend that future reports include tables by directorate and Council Plan outcome, and that corporate performance be reported to all scrutiny committees quarterly, subject to officer advice on resource implications.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2026/27 Savings Proposals, Growth Proposals and Fees & Charges

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

...the committee requested the Executive to improve public communication on budget challenges and Council Tax, recommended comparisons with similar councils, requested pursuit of financial support and cost reductions with impact assessments, recommended detailed growth and savings proposals for the committee's January 5th meeting, and requested a budget report outlining national funding constraints and advocacy plans.

For Determination

General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2)

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

... to note the recommendations in the General Fund Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26 (Q2) and request the Executive to ensure timely presentation of financial reports to Scrutiny Committees and provide quarterly workforce planning updates.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic and High Scoring Tactical & Operational Risk Report (Q2)

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Friday, 5th December, 2025 10.00 am, NEW - December 05, 2025

... to accept the recommendations in the Strategic and High Scoring Tactical & Operational Risk Report (Q2), provide feedback for Executive consideration, and request prioritization of high-impact operational risks, including the Castle Cary landslip risk, while closely monitoring adult social care assessment delays and reporting progress quarterly.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 133

Average per Month: 5.1

Decisions Recorded: 282