Register of interests

Councillor Ros Wyke

I, Councillor Ros Wyke 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
Retired Retired
Partner- Retired Partner- Retired
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
Liberal Democrats Election Expenses
Partner- Retired
3. Do you have any contracts with Somerset Council?
Description of Contract
N/A
Partner- N/A
4. Do you have interests in companies or securities of a body, with premises or land in the County?
Name of Company
Westbury Sub Mendip Community Shop CIC- 1 Voting Share
Partner- Westbury Sub Mendip Community Shop CIC- 1 Voting Share
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
Withheld Owner
Partner- Withheld Owner
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
LGA Member
Devon & Somerset Trading standards Service Panel Member
South West Councils Member
South West Heritage Trust Member
Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society (SANHS) Member
Taunton Garden Town Deal Member
Somerset Rivers Authority Board Member
Somerset Water Management Partnership Member
Bristol Water Challenge Panel Member
Capita – Five Councils Joint Committee Member
Glastonbury Town Deal Board Member
Bridgwater Town Deal Board Member
Kings Fitness and Leisure Management Committee Member
New Nuclear Local Authority Group (NNLAG) Member
Rural Services Network Member
Octagon Theatre Redevelopment Project Board Member
Visit Somerset Member
9. Do you hold membership of other Public Authorities?
Name of Organisation Position
Westbury Sub Mendip Parish Council Vice Chair
10. Do you hold membership of any body established for charitable purposes?
Name of Organisation Position
Somerset Wildlife Trust Member
The Board of Governors for Bridgwater and Taunton College Member
11. Do you hold membership of bodies influencing Public Opinion or Policy (including any political party)?
Name of Organisation Position
Liberal Democrat Party Member
12. Do you hold membership of Trade Unions or Professional Associations?
Name of Organisation
Institute of Directors
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
21st June 2023- 25th June 2023 Name of Donor: Glastonbury Festival Lead Member for Economy, Planning and Assets Site visit, monitoring, being (local member) contact for local residents (if required) £340.00- accepted
24/ July 2023 Name of Donor: Castle Hotel invitation and local developers Lead Member for Economy, Planning and Assets. £25
24 July 2023 Name of Donor: Central Housing meeting, Chard (LivWest) Lead Member for Economy, Planning and Assets £15
7 May 2024 Hinkley Point C Lead Member for Economy, Planning and Assets, supper for Dutch delegates £35
28 June 2024, Glastonbury Festival Lead Member for Economy, Planning and Assets, £355 for ticket and £30 lunch
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 21.04.23