Councillor Ross Henley

Strategy for Modern and Secure Elections

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 11, 2025

...the committee noted the report on the government's Strategy for Modern and Secure Elections, which outlines proposed changes to electoral processes, including voting age, registration, voter ID, election delivery, harassment and intimidation, and political donation rules.

Recommendations Approved

Scrutiny Function Review - Final Report and Recommendations

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 11, 2025

...the committee noted the Scrutiny Function Review's findings and recommendations, which are being recommended to Full Council for approval, including changes to the Council's Constitution, new scrutiny arrangements, required resources, and an action plan, with an evaluation of improvements planned for January 2027, subject to Full Council endorsement.

Recommendations Approved

Planning Application - 42/23/0056 - Longforth Park, Land to the North of Taunton Road, Wellington, TA21 8RS

From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 2.00 pm - August 26, 2025

...that the developer/land promoter had demonstrated adherence with Schedule 5 Part 2 paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 regarding the alternative access, and were invited to pay the alternative access contribution, with matters delegated to the Head of Planning for determination, subject to a report back to the Committee within 6 months on how the contribution money would be spent and progress on highway safety improvements.

Recommendations Approved

Planning Application - 53/24/0006 - Land West of Dene Road, Cotford St Luke

From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 2.00 pm - August 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Appeal Decisions

From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 2.00 pm - August 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved