Register of interests

Councillor Heather Shearer

I, Councillor Heather Shearer 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
Company Director Quick Space Ltd
Company Director Structure & Covers Ltd
Partner-N/A N/A
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
Expenses allowances for Membership of Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel £900.00 per annum
3. Do you have any contracts with Somerset Council?
Description of Contract
N/A
4. Do you have interests in companies or securities of a body, with premises or land in the County?
Name of Company
N/A
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
5 Torlon Grove, Street, BA16 0FN Owner Occupier
6. Do you have any Corporate/Business tenancies where the Council is the Landlord?
Address/Description of Property Nature of Interest in Property
N/A N/A
7. Do you have any Licenses to occupy land in the County?
Address/Description of Land
N/A
8. Have you been appointed by this Council to Outside Bodies?
Name of Organisation Position
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel Chair
Safer Somerset Partnership Chair
Somerset NHS Appointed Governor
Spark Somerset Member Rep
Corporate Parenting Board Member Rep
Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board Member
9. Do you hold membership of other Public Authorities?
Name of Organisation Position
Street Parish Council Elected Councillor
10. Do you hold membership of any body established for charitable purposes?
Name of Organisation Position
Mendip Community Transport Trustee/Director
11. Do you hold membership of bodies influencing Public Opinion or Policy (including any political party)?
Name of Organisation Position
Liberal Democrats 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
29.11.23 - Newton Europe Reception/Dinner approximately £164
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 04.05.2023