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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

113 meetings · Page 1 of 23

Scrutiny Committee - Communities Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Communities - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Regulatory Sub-Committee Committee Member

Regulatory Sub Committee (South), Regulatory Sub-Committee - Friday, 30th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 30, 2026, 10:00 am
Audit Committee Committee Member

Audit Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 29, 2026, 10:00 am
Licensing Sub-Committee POSTPONED Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee (North) - KFC, Dunball, Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 28, 2026, 10:00 am
Planning Committee - West Chair

Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 27, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

222 decisions · Page 22 of 45

Alternative Provision Dynamic Purchasing System Competitive Tender

From: Executive - Monday, 12th May, 2025 10.00 am - May 12, 2025

To agree the purchase of individual alternative education packages through a framework which enables block booking at reduced prices, good quality and consistent practice.

Recommendations Approved

Post 16 Travel Policy 25/26

From: Executive - Monday, 12th May, 2025 10.00 am - May 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Approval of the delivery plan for the Connect to Work Programme for Somerset

From: Executive - Monday, 12th May, 2025 10.00 am - May 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Removal of Mary Street Car Park, Taunton from the Operations Assets Disposal List

From: Executive - Monday, 12th May, 2025 10.00 am - May 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Pay and Reward Programme

From: Executive - Monday, 12th May, 2025 10.00 am - May 12, 2025

To provide an informal presentation of the programme/project outline and take essential decisions whilst also to note the MTFP provision of £8m made in 26/27 revenue budget for potential increases in payroll.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 113

Average per Month: 5.1

Decisions Recorded: 222