This register of interests was published on Wednesday, 17th May, 2023, 9.36 am.
I, Councillor Caroline Ellis 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 |
You - Company Director ( I own 50% of the company shares) |
Amos Ellis Consulting Ltd (planning consultancy specialising in national infrastructure project) |
You - French Weir Affordable Homes LLP |
Partner |
Partner - Company Director ( owns the other 50% of the company shares) |
Amos Ellis Consulting Ltd (planning consultancy specialising in national infrastructure project) |
Partner - French Weir Affordable Homes LLP |
Partner |
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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You - Focus leaflets for reporting back to constituents are funded by Taunton Deane Liberal Democrats |
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3. Do you have any contracts with Somerset Council?
Description of Contract |
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You - None |
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Partner - None |
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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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You - French Weir Affordable Homes LLP - Partner - FWAH is a registered provider of social housing - we own and manage five rented properties at TA1 1DN (83A-83E Staplegrove Road) |
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Partner - French Weir Affordable Homes LLP - Partner - FWAH is a registered provider of social housing - we own and manage five rented properties at TA1 1DN (83A-83E Staplegrove Road) |
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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 |
You- Weir Lodge, 83 Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA1 1DN - Family Home |
Joint owner with Partner |
See previous section for land and properties owned by me and my Partner as FWAH LLP |
Joint owner with Partner |
Partner - Weir Lodge, 83 Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA1 1DN - Family Home |
Joint owner with Partner |
Partner - See previous section for land and properties owned by me and my Partner as FWAH LLP |
Joint owner with me |
6. Do you have any Corporate/Business tenancies where the Council is the Landlord?
Address/Description of Property |
Nature of Interest in Property |
You - None |
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Partner - None |
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7. Do you have any Licenses to occupy land in the County?
Address/Description of Land |
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You - None |
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Partner - None |
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8. Have you been appointed by this Council to Outside Bodies?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Taunton Brewhouse - Taunton Theatre Association Board |
Observer |
9. Do you hold membership of other Public Authorities?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Taunton Town Council |
Councillor for North Town |
10. Do you hold membership of any body established for charitable purposes?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Dogs Trust |
Member |
Frieze Hill Community Orchard |
Member |
Hestercombe Gardens Trust |
Member |
National Trust |
Member |
North Town Community Support Group |
1 of Founding Co-ordinators |
Somerset Wildlife Trust |
Member |
Taunton Home Education |
Member, Co-Chair |
Vegan Society |
Member |
11. Do you hold membership of bodies influencing Public Opinion or Policy (including any political party)?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Liberal Democrats |
Member |
Association of Liberal Democrat Councillors |
Member |
Green Liberal Democrats |
Member |
Animal Aid |
Member |
Greenpeace |
Member |
Residential Landlords Association |
Member |
12. Do you hold membership of Trade Unions or Professional Associations?
Name of Organisation |
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N/A |
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13. Any other information you wish to declare?
Please enter details below |
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N/A |
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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 |
N/A |
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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 |
10/05/23 |