Register of interests

Councillor Caroline Ellis

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
You - Focus leaflets for reporting back to constituents are funded by Taunton Deane Liberal Democrats
3. Do you have any contracts with Somerset Council?
Description of Contract
You - None
Partner - None
4. Do you have interests in companies or securities of a body, with premises or land in the County?
Name of Company
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)
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)
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 -
Partner - None -
7. Do you have any Licenses to occupy land in the County?
Address/Description of Land
You - None
Partner - None
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
N/A
13. Any other information you wish to declare?
Please enter details below
N/A
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 -
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