This register of interests was published on Monday, 22nd April, 2024, 5.07 pm.
I, Councillor Simon Carswell a Member of Somerset Council ((the 'Council') give notice that I have set out below under the appropriate headings my interests, and those of my spouse/civil partner (or person with whom I am living as such) of which I am aware, which I am required to declare under the Council's Code of Conduct. These include any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (sections 1 to 5 below) under sections 29 to 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and The Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012, and I have put 'none' where I/my spouse/civil partner (or person with whom I am living as such) have no such interests under any heading. Section 6 of the form relates to Personal Interests.
1. Please state your employment or business carried out or any Partnerships or Directorships?
Description of your employment activity |
Name of Employer or Body |
On Course Book Maker |
S M Carswell T/AS SMC Racing |
Partner- Matron |
Millfield School, Street |
2. Do you receive payments to carry out your duties other than from the Council or towards election expenses?
Name of Person or Body making payments |
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No |
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Partner- No |
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3. Do you have any contracts with Somerset Council?
Description of Contract |
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No |
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Partner- No |
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4. Do you have interests in companies or securities of a body, with premises or land in the County?
Name of Company |
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No |
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Partner- No |
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5. Do you own, rent, or occupy property or land in Somerset? You must include the land and house you, or your partner, live in.
Address/Description of Land |
Nature of Interest in Land |
6 Grangefield's, Street, Somerset BA16 0HT |
Main Residence |
Partner- 13 Splatt Lane, Spaxon, Bridgwater TA5 1DH |
Main Residence |
6. Do you have any Corporate/Business tenancies where the Council is the Landlord?
Address/Description of Property |
Nature of Interest in Property |
No |
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Partner- No |
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7. Do you have any Licenses to occupy land in the County?
Address/Description of Land |
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No |
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Partner- No |
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8. Have you been appointed by this Council to Outside Bodies?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Somerset Social Enterprise Loans Fund Panel |
Appointed Member |
Merrman Park Community Group (Street Parish Council Appointee) |
Chair |
Connecting Devon and Somerset |
Member |
Corporate Parenting Board |
Member |
Visit Somerset |
Appointed Member |
Mendip Citizens Advice |
Appointed Member |
Mendip YMCA |
Appointed Member |
Street Twinning Association |
Parish Council Representative |
Street YMCA |
Parish Council Representative |
9. Do you hold membership of other Public Authorities?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Street Parish Council |
Councillor |
10. Do you hold membership of any body established for charitable purposes?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
None | None |
11. Do you hold membership of bodies influencing Public Opinion or Policy (including any political party)?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Amnesty International |
Member |
Liberty |
Member |
Automobile Association |
Member |
Liberal Democrat Party |
Member |
Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors |
Member |
West of England Bookmakers Association |
Vice Chair |
Barclays PLC |
Pensioner |
Somerset |
Pensioner |
12. Do you hold membership of Trade Unions or Professional Associations?
Name of Organisation |
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No |
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13. Any other information you wish to declare?
Please enter details below |
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No |
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14. Disclosure of Gifts and Hospitality: The name of any person from whom you have received a gift or hospitality with an estimated value of at least £50 which you have received in your capacity as a member of the Council
Date of receipt of Gift/Hospitality and Name of the Donor |
Reason and nature of Gift/Hospitality |
June 2022- Glastonbury Festival Ticket |
Deputy Chair of Licensing at Mendip District Council |
21st June 2023- 25th June 2023 Name of Donor: Glastonbury Festival |
Chair of the Licensing Board- Site visit, monitoring, being (local member) contact for local residents (if required) value £340- accepted |
15. I have read and understood sections 15.1, 15.2 and 15.3 on the original signed version of my Register of Members' Interests Form
Signed |
Date |
Original Document signed |
24.04.23 |