This register of interests was published on Wednesday, 17th May, 2023, 10.18 am.
I, Councillor Lee Baker 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 |
Bank Official |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC |
Partner- Retired Bank Official |
TSB BANKING GROUP PLC(Retired) |
Partner- Administrative Worker |
Beehive Storage Taunton |
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 |
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Member of the Liberal Democrats |
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Partner- None |
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3. Do you have any contracts with Somerset Council?
Description of Contract |
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None |
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Partner- None |
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4. Do you have interests in companies or securities of a body, with premises or land in the County?
Name of Company |
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Lloyds Banking Group PLC- Shares and Investments Held and Company Pension Scheme Held- Exact Values Unknown |
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Partner- Lloyds Banking Group PLC and TBS Banking Group PLC Shares and Investments Held and Company Pension Scheme Held- Exact Values Unknown |
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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 |
PROPERTY KNOWN AS 22 , HALE WAY , MAIDENBROOK FARM , CHEDDON FITZPAINE , TAUNTON , SOMERSET TA2 8PU |
Owner and Occupier |
Partner- PROPERTY KNOWN AS 22 , HALE WAY , MAIDENBROOK FARM , CHEDDON FITZPAINE , TAUNTON , SOMERSET TA2 8PU |
Owner |
6. Do you have any Corporate/Business tenancies where the Council is the Landlord?
Address/Description of Property |
Nature of Interest in Property |
No |
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Partner-No |
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7. Do you have any Licenses to occupy land in the County?
Address/Description of Land |
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No |
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Partner-No |
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8. Have you been appointed by this Council to Outside Bodies?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Exmoor National Park Authority |
Member |
Quantock Hills AONB |
Member |
9. Do you hold membership of other Public Authorities?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
No |
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10. Do you hold membership of any body established for charitable purposes?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Quantock Lodge of Freemasons |
Member |
Exmoor Lodge of Freemasons |
Member |
Football Lodge of Freemasons |
Member |
Somerset Air Ambulance |
Member |
11. Do you hold membership of bodies influencing Public Opinion or Policy (including any political party)?
Name of Organisation |
Position |
Liberal Democrat |
Member |
12. Do you hold membership of Trade Unions or Professional Associations?
Name of Organisation |
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Member of Lloyds Group |
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Corporate Member of CLA Agriculture |
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Member and Advances open water diver for PADI- Scuba Diving |
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Member and Player for Over 50's and Member of the Somerset Clubs Cricket Board for Somerset County Cricket Club |
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Member of Norwich City Football Club |
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Member, Player and Treasurer of Cut combe Cricket Club |
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Member, Player and Treasurer of Minehead United Banks Cricket Club |
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Member of the Referees Association |
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Member of Wyvern Club |
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Member and Adjudicator Cinderella awards for Somerset Fellowship of Drama |
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Member of Devon and Somerset Flying Club |
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Member and Helicopter Pilots Association |
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Member of NFU Farmers Union |
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Member of Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association AOPA |
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Member of Royal Highland Show Agriculture |
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Member of Everyone Active |
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Member of Somerset FA Football |
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Member of The Farmers Club London |
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Member of Odeon Cinemas |
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Member of West Somerset Academies Trust |
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Member and Trustee of North Taunton Partnership |
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Member of North Taunton Woolaway Project |
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Working Group Committee Member of Elms Tennis Club Taunton |
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13. Any other information you wish to declare?
Please enter details below |
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No |
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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 |
No |
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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 |
18/04/23 |