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, 2nd 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

Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 20th 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, 7th May, 2026 2.00 pm

May 07, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

282 decisions · Page 13 of 57

Community Working Review

From: Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 26, 2025

...to request further engagement, development of a clear framework, sharing of best practices, alignment with government guidance, introduction of quick wins, improved accessibility and transparency, review of LCN boundaries, development of mechanisms for member influence, strengthened communication channels, and reporting of review findings to the Committee before Executive consideration, along with data on stakeholder attendance and details of other community engagement forms.

Recommendations Approved

Puriton Hill Layby

From: Licensing Sub-Committee (North) - Puriton Hill Layby, Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 7th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 07, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Consideration of an application for a premises license at Gilcombe Farm, Bruton, BA10 0QE

From: Licensing Sub-Committee (South) - Gilcombe Farm, Bruton, Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 05, 2025

...the Sub-Committee approved the application for a premises licence at Gilcombe Farm, subject to conditions agreed with the Avon and Somerset Constabulary and additional conditions including a hotline for residents, consultation with local councils, noise management plan requirements, a designated drop-off zone, and a traffic management plan.

Recommendations Approved

Planning Application 2024/0406/OUT - Land at 364558 139409 Prestleigh Road, Evercreech, Somerset

From: Planning Committee - East - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for Absence

From: Planning Committee - East - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 133

Average per Month: 5.1

Decisions Recorded: 282