Councillor Phil Gomm

Central & North Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 2.30 pm

The Central and North Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee met to discuss a change of use for a property in Steeple Claydon, and a planning application for a residential development in Buckingham. The committee approved the change of use in Steeple Claydon, and voted to defer the decision on the residential development in Buckingham.

Licensing (Public Protection) Committee - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing (Public Protection) Committee met to discuss the Draft Street Trading Consent Policy Post-Consultation Review. Councillors agreed in principle to proposed amendments to the council's draft street trading consent policy on regulating street trading, modified following public consultation, prior to a resolution to full council regarding the adoption of Schedule 4 Local Government Act 1982 in respect of consent streets. The committee also agreed that the date of the next meeting would be Tuesday 23 September 2025.

BMKFA Overview & Audit Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority Overview and Audit Committee met to discuss internal and external audit reports, risk management, and various policies. The committee was also scheduled to elect a chair and vice-chair for the upcoming year.

Standards and General Purposes Committee - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm

The Standards and General Purposes Committee convened to review complaints, consider an annual report, and discuss the work programme. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting, reviewed the Compliments, Complaints and Improvements Annual Report and Ombudsman Update, and noted the Member Code of Conduct Complaints - Quarter 1 Review.

Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 4.00 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council met to discuss several key issues, including the appointment of a returning officer, cabinet member reports, and motions related to local plans and funding. Councillors approved the appointment of Lisa Marie Williams as the returning officer and electoral registration officer, and also approved a motion to engage with water and sewage providers on capacity investment in the local plan. A motion regarding transparency of member fees was referred to the Standards and General Purpose Committee.