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  • Charitable collection licensing policy

    District councils and unitary authorities are responsible for granting permits to allow cash collections in the street and licences for house to house collections of cash and other items. This does not include the collection of bank account details. Councils can make regulations...

    Closed 23 January 2026

  • Budget Consultation 2026/2027

    Welcome to Somerset Council’s Budget Consultation for the next financial year (April 2026 to March 2027). This consultation is a vital part of our commitment to transparency, community engagement, and financial planning.  As we plan our budget, we need your input to help us prioritise and...

    Closed 14 January 2026

  • Somerset Schools and Academies 2027-28 Admission Arrangements Consultation

    Welcome to the consultation on the 2027-28 admission arrangements for Somerset Council and also on behalf of a number of own admission authority schools, academies and trusts. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to view the admission arrangements you are interested in from the list of...

    Closed 5 January 2026

  • City, Town & Parish Preparedness Survey

    Somerset Council in association with Somerset Prepared are inviting all City, Town and Parish Councils or Parish Meetings to take part in a short and straightforward survey designed to support our collective preparedness for emergencies. The survey is structured in two parts: You will...

    Closed 31 December 2025

  • Community Governance Review – Ansford and Castle Cary

    Somerset Council has launched a Community Governance Review (CGR) for the parishes of Ansford and Castle Cary, following petitions from local electors. This review is proposing the dissolution of the two parishes and a creation a new parish covering both areas. The aim of the...

    Closed 8 December 2025