Meeting documents
SCC Scrutiny for Policies and Place Committee
Wednesday, 1st February, 2023 1.00 pm
PDF 115 KBVenue: The Canalside Conference Centre, Marsh Lane, Huntworth, Somerset, TA6 6LQ
Contact: Sarah Wright on 01823 357628 or Email: sarah.wright@somerset.gov.uk or Jamie Jackson on Email: jamie.jackson@somerset.gov.uk
Note: If you wish to listen to this meeting or speak at this meeting, please refer to the guidance notes for the meeting that explain how you can do this (email - democraticservicesteam@somerset.gov.uk). The deadline for Public Questions is 5 pm 3 clear working days before the day of the meeting (Thursday 26 January 2023)
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Declarations of Interest Details of all Members’ interests in District, Town and Parish Councils can be viewed on the Council Website at County Councillors membership of Town, City, Parish or District Councils and this will be displayed in the meeting room (Where relevant).
The Statutory Register of Member’s Interests can be inspected via request to the Democratic Service Team.
Minutes: Cllr Mansell declared a pension from the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Public Question Time The Chair will allow members of the public to ask a question or make a statement about any matter on the agenda for this meeting. These questions may be taken during the meeting, when the relevant agenda item is considered, at the Chair’s discretion. Minutes: There were two questions, statements or petitions received.
Mr Peter Travis – Chair Somerset Bus User and Stakeholder Group: · "Our original Bus Manifesto issued in May 2022 called for Somerset’s spend on supporting buses to be increased during the term of the new councils up to the average of that ... view the full minutes text for item 22. |
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Proposed Council Plan for Somerset Council - To consider the report and draft plan. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair invited Leader of the Council, Cllr Bill Revans to introduce the report. Cllr Revans also introduced the Strategic Manager – Commissioning Development, Sunita (Sam) Mills.
The following key points were highlighted: · New Somerset Council Plans sets out ambition for greener, more sustainable Somerset that is healthier and more ... view the full minutes text for item 23. |
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Medium Term Financial Plan - To consider the report and appendices. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Chair invited Lead Member for Finance and Human Resources – Cllr Liz Leyshon to introduce the report. Cllr Leyshon also introduced Director of Finance and Governance - Jason Vaughan.
The following key points were highlighted: · Proposed balanced budget to protect frontline services delivered by existing Councils and voluntary sector ... view the full minutes text for item 24. |