Future of Local Government in Somerset
See the latest statements and information as councils across Somerset work together.
Somerset's four District Councils have overwhelmingly backed the Stronger Somerset proposal for a fresh start for the county.
More Somerset residents would back Stronger Somerset as the right solution for a better future than Somerset County Council's vision for a single council according to the early results from an independent poll.
With the Government pressing ahead with its call for major change in the way public services are provided in Somerset, experts from across the region are coming together to help create a new way of delivering excellent, affordable and sustainable care for everyone.
The draft Stronger Somerset proposal has now been submitted to Government to keep key ministers up to date with our ambitious plan for a better future.
Somerset urgently needs change to ensure our communities gain greater control over the things that matter to them, services improve and a better quality of life for everyone.
Stronger Somerset is approved as the best choice to build the future we deserve.
Mendip District Council has backed an ambitious, innovative plan for local government reform.
Somerset has been offered a once in a generation chance to improve the lives of everyone in the county.
17th August 2020, the latest joint statement from the leaders of the District Councils in Somerset.
13th August 2020, the latest joint statement from the leaders of the District Councils in Somerset.
30th July 2020, the latest joint statement from the leaders of the District Councils in Somerset.
Joint statement from the Leaders of Mendip District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset West & Taunton Council, and South Somerset District Council:
Joint statement from The Leaders of Mendip District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset West and Taunton Council and South Somerset District Council in Response to 'One Somerset' and The Future of Local Government in Somerset.
Joint statement from the Leaders of Mendip District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset County Council, Somerset West & Taunton Council, and South Somerset District Council:
