Decision details

The Chair of Council, Councillor Mike Best, referred to the events detailed on the Chair’s Information Sheet, circulated and published with the agenda.

Council observed a minute’s silence in memory of former Councillors Dean Ruddle and Alan Gloak who had sadly passed away.  Several councillors paid tribute to them at the meeting, including Councillors Sarah Dyke, David Fothergill, Tim Kerley, Tessa Munt, Bill Revans and Gill Slocombe.

The Chair of Council also welcomed the Somerset Council’s Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen to their first meeting of Full Council.

The meeting adjourned at 11.15am

The meeting restarted at 11.35am