Open Activities
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...
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...
Incredible Years Parenting Group
Parenting programme for parents of children who are 3-5 years old. Parents learn how to: • Help their child feel loved and secure. • Encourage...
Pledge to recycle your food waste
This is an online pledge to recycle your food waste and a short survey about how habits at home may help reduce food waste. This is part of a wider campaign. Find out more about our Food Waste...
Birchfield Community Primary School - School Streets - Post Launch Consultation
Somerset Council is working in collaboration with Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) and school communities to explore ways to reduce congestion and improve the safety of children...
Closed activities
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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
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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
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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
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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