Sue Osborne - Councillor for Somerset

Councillor Sue Osborne

Conservative Opposition Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities

Email: sue.osborne@somerset.gov.uk

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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

90 meetings · Page 1 of 18

Audit Committee Committee Member

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

January 29, 2026, 10:00 am
Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 12.00 pm

January 28, 2026, 12:00 pm
Planning Committee - South Committee Member

Planning Committee - South - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 20, 2026, 2:00 pm
Audit Committee Committee Member

Audit Committee - Monday, 22nd December, 2025 10.00 am

December 22, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

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

December 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

260 decisions · Page 6 of 52

Electoral Update Report

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Scrutiny Function Review - Proposed Changes to the Constitution (Part G1)

From: Constitution and Governance Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 04, 2025

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

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 90

Average per Month: 4.3

Decisions Recorded: 260