This register of interests was published on Monday, 4th March, 2024, 2.53 pm.
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 |
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Liberal Democrats Election Expenses |
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Partner- Retired |
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3. Do you have any contracts with Somerset Council?
Description of Contract |
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N/A |
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Partner- N/A |
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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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Westbury Sub Mendip Community Shop CIC- 1 Voting Share |
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Partner- Westbury Sub Mendip Community Shop CIC- 1 Voting Share |
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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 |
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 |
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N/A |
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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 |
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Institute of Directors |
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13. Any other information you wish to declare?
Please enter details below |
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N/A |
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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 |
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 |
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 |