Open Activities
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...
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...
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,...
Somerset Food Survey
This survey is from Somerset Council’s Public Health team. We trying to find out how we can support people to make better choices in regards to food. Your answers will help us understand what...
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...
Domestic Abuse Strategy Public Consultation
Somerset Council is seeking your views to help shape our new Domestic Abuse Strategy for 2026–2029. This strategy will guide how we and our partners work together to prevent abuse, protect those at...
Forthcoming activities
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Get Somerset Working
Get Somerset working is Somerset’s local strategy to reduce economic inactivity and foster a more inclusive and resilient labour market. It is aimed at creating opportunities for all residents to access quality employment, overcome challenges such poor health or caring responsibilities and...
Opens 17 December 2025
Closed activities
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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
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Children and Families Social Care Families First Partnership
The Government is proposing important changes to the children’s social care system. The aim of the changes is to have a system where families and practitioners from social work, police, health, education, and beyond, all work together to promote the wellbeing of children and...
Closed 27 November 2025
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Local Nature Recovery Strategy 2025/26
We would like to hear your views on the draft Somerset Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). We have provided this survey for you to give your feedback. We recommend that you read the draft strategy, before filling in this survey. All consultation material is available from...
Closed 9 November 2025
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Ruishton Primary School - School Streets - Post Launch Consultation
Somerset Council is working together with Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) and school communities to look into ways to reduce congestion and improve the safety of children outside the school gates. Elsewhere in the country School Streets have been proven to achieve this. The...
Closed 6 November 2025
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Yeovil Masterplan Consultation
Somerset Council is developing a new Town Centre Masterplan for Yeovil. Our Vision is: By 2040, Yeovil will be defined by its fusion of arts and high-tech. A forward-thinking town centre rooted in its industrial foundation that confidently embraces cutting-edge technology within...
Closed 2 November 2025