Sue Osborne - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Sue Osborne

Conservative Opposition Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities

Council: Somerset

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee - South (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Local Community Network - Crewkerne and Ilminster Executive (Guest) Scrutiny Committee - Communities (Guest) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Committee Member, Substitute) Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Scrutiny Committee - Adults and Health (Committee Member) Appointments Committee Strategic Planning Committee Property and Investments Executive Sub-Committee Planning and Transport Policy Sub-Committee

Council Tax Reduction and Exceptional Hardship Scheme 2026/27

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

...to establish a Task and Finish Group to comprehensively review the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and the Exceptional Hardship Fund for the 2027/28 financial year, ensuring clear communication and targeted support for vulnerable residents, and to request adequate staff resources and a higher Exceptional Hardship Fund from the Executive.

Recommendations Approved

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