Simon Coles - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Simon Coles

 Liberal Democrat

Email: simon.coles@somerset.gov.uk

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee - West (Chair) Local Community Network - Taunton Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Communities (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Pension Fund Committee (Chair) Licensing and Regulatory Committee Human Resources Committee Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Substitute) Scrutiny Committee - Climate and Place Scrutiny Committee - Adults and Health Regulatory Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Constitution and Governance Committee Executive

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

107 meetings · Page 1 of 22

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 1.00 pm

December 17, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Special Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 12.00 pm

December 17, 2025
Planning Committee - West Chair

Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 2.00 pm

December 16, 2025
Pension Fund Committee Chair

Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 12, 2025
Audit Committee Committee Member

Extraordinary Audit Committee Meeting, Audit Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am

December 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

197 decisions · Page 2 of 40

Octagon Theatre Update

From: Scrutiny Committee - Communities - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 06, 2025

...the Committee noted the update on the Octagon Theatre project, which included progress on design, the submission of the Outline Business Case, and collaboration with Yeovil Town Council, DCMS, and ACE, and approved the recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

South West Heritage Trust - Annual Outcomes Report

From: Scrutiny Committee - Communities - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 06, 2025

...the Committee noted the update on the South West Heritage Trust - Annual Outcomes Report.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 107

Average per Month: 5.4

Decisions Recorded: 197