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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 review is to ensure that parish governance arrangements: Reflect the identities and interests of the local community. Are effective, convenient, and promote community... MoreOpened 13 October 2025 -
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 outside the school gates. Elsewhere in the country, School Streets have been proven to achieve this. The School Street at Birchfield Community Primary School launched on Thursday, 9th October 2025, and we are now seeking feedback on the trial scheme. A School Street is a road (or a... MoreOpened 9 October 2025 -
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 keep them safe from harm. The name of these changes is called the Families First Partnership programme – and this is what we’re seeking your views on. One area of the... MoreOpened 2 October 2025 -
Local Transport Plan 2025/26
Somerset’s Local Transport Plan – Have Your Say We’re updating Somerset’s Local Transport Plan (LTP) and we want to hear from you. We are consulting on the Local Transport Plan, the Decide and Provide Guidance and the Travel Guidance. (If you wish to download any of the relevant documents please scroll down to the bottom of this page). The LTP is a key document that sets out how we plan and deliver transport across Somerset. It helps ensure that... MoreClosed 28 September 2025 -
The future management of Council Housing in Somerset
Please complete this short survey to share your views about how Somerset Council should run its housing management and repairs service in the future. It will only take 5-10 minutes and the survey is open between 26th September and 17th October 2025. What’s happening? Currently, housing management and repairs services are split, with around 6,000 homes managed directly through an in-house team of staff at Somerset Council and around 4,000 homes managed by Homes in... MoreOpened 26 September 2025 -
Public Health Nursing Recruitment Events
Would you like to... Take up an exciting career in Children and Young People’s Public Health Nursing? Make a difference to children and families at the earliest opportunity? Support all children to get off to ‘the Best Start in Life’ and achieve their full potential? As a result of significant service development in line with national evidence we are recruiting to a variety of posts to strengthen our delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. We are seeking... MoreOpened 25 September 2025 -
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 the consultation webpage , including the Local Habitat Map . The survey is split into five sections: Section A - About you Section B - The draft... MoreOpened 19 September 2025 -
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 aeronautical and other emerging engineering sectors with a thriving artistic and creative community. A sustainable place that celebrates the outstanding natural environment, green spaces and the... MoreOpened 18 September 2025 -
Bridgwater Docks Regeneration
Somerset Council would like to hear your feedback on proposals for the regeneration of Bridgwater Docks. The regeneration of Bridgwater Docks is one of 11 projects that is being funded by the Bridgwater Town Deal. Our proposals The vision for the project is to make the Docks a cultural and tourist destination once again, with enhanced connectivity from the town centre. The ambition is that it will be an attractive place for people to relax and live and will better... MoreClosed 14 September 2025 -
Pupil Referral Unit Consultation
Have your say on proposed changes to Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in Somerset Somerset Council currently operates four PRUs and two Behaviour Partnerships (BPs), each with different levels of facilities, staffing, and funding. This has led to inconsistent services and varied outcomes for children and young people across the county. To improve fairness and quality, the Council is proposing to consolidate the existing PRUs. This follows design workshops with PRU leaders and BP... MoreClosed 12 September 2025 -
Consultation on proposed changes to Sunday parking charges
What is this consultation about? Somerset Council is inviting residents and businesses to share their views on proposals to introduce Sunday parking charges across council-run car parks. This is part of a wider plan to make parking rules fairer and more consistent across the county. Why are changes being proposed? Currently, parking charges on Sundays vary depending on location: Sunday charges already apply in places like Watchet, Minehead, Wells, Glastonbury, Frome,... MoreOpened 8 September 2025 -
Community Governance Review - Huish Episcopi and Langport Parishes
Somerset Council is carrying out a Community Governance Review (CGR) to look at the local governance arrangements for Huish Episcopi and Langport. This type of review helps ensure that local councils reflect the identity and interests of their communities and are effective and convenient for residents. The proposal is to combine Huish Episcopi Parish Council and Langport Town Council into a single new parish council, covering the same area. The first stage of consultation has... MoreClosed 8 August 2025 -
Birchfield Community Primary School - School Streets Initial 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, we are looking to pilot this scheme with some schools in Somerset. A School Street is a road (or a number of roads) outisde a school with a temporary restriction on motorised vehicles. Motor... MoreClosed 14 July 2025 -
Bruton Primary School - School Streets Post Launch
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 School Street at Bruton Primary School launched on Monday 13th January 2025 and we are now seeking feedback on the trial scheme. A School Street is a road (or a number of roads) outisde a... MoreClosed 13 July 2025 -
Wembdon St George's Church School - School Streets Post Launch
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 School Street at Wembdon St George's Church School launched on Monday 13th January 2025 and we are now seeking feedback on the trial scheme. A School Street is a road (or a number of roads)... MoreClosed 13 July 2025 -
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 first be asked to use a simple scoring system to determine the significance of hazards that the City/Town/Parish faces as well as indicate when this last occurred (if known). In the second... MoreOpened 4 July 2025 -
Help Shape Somerset's Flood Risk Management Strategy
Somerset Council is working on a new plan to manage flood risks in our area. This plan will establish goals and actions for managing flooding in the short, medium, and long term. We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help us understand how flooding affects you and identify our top priorities. The information you provide will be used to develop our Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. MoreClosed 26 June 2025 -
Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Consultation 2025
The purpose of the pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) is to describe the current and future needs of pharmaceutical provision, and if this can meet the health needs of the population within a Health and Wellbeing Board’s (H&WB) area for a period of up to three years. The focus of the assessment is around access to pharmacy services. The assessment of service quality (e.g. medicines stock, staffing, waiting times) are outside the scope of the PNA. The PNA Steering Group welcome... MoreClosed 16 June 2025 -
Frome School Streets Consultation
In April 2024, along with active travel charity Sustrans and Somerset Council, Frome Town Council implemented the Frome Safer School Streets trial. A Safer School Streets area limits vehicle access during school drop-off and pick-up times. School Streets aim to: Create a safer and more pleasant environment for those travelling to and from school Reduce traffic and congestion, and improve road safety Encourage active... MoreClosed 30 May 2025 -
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 School Street at Ruishton Primary School launched on Tuesday 6th May 2025 and we are now seeking feedback on the trial scheme. A School Street is a road (or a number of roads) outisde a... MoreOpened 6 May 2025 -
PSPO Somerset South Dog Exclusion Ninesprings Yeovil
What is a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)? A PSPO is an order that is enforceable under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. They are used to protect the public from behaviour that is having, or is likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality and is, or is likely to be, persistent and unreasonable. What is the Purpose of this Consultation? The purpose of the consultation is to seek any views regarding a... MoreClosed 5 May 2025 -
PSPO Somerset South Dog Fouling and Dogs on Leads by order
What is a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)? A PSPO is an order that is enforceable under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. They are used to protect the public from behaviour that is having, or is likely to have, a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality and is, or is likely to be, persistent and unreasonable. What is the Purpose of this Consultation? The purpose of the consultation is to seek any views regarding a... MoreClosed 5 May 2025 -
Staff Feedback Form on Digital Social Care Records
A Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) is the digital recording of care information and care received by an individual, within a social care setting, replacing traditional paper records. This is sometimes called an electronic care plan, electronic care record or electronic care management. The Digitising Social Care Records initiative is being managed by NHSEngland. The aim is to support those care providers to move to approved digital solutions. This has several benefits... MoreClosed 30 April 2025 -
Family Feedback Survey on Digital Social Care Records
A Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) is the digital recording of care information and care received by your relative, from their care provider, replacing traditional paper records. This is sometimes called an electronic care plan, electronic care record or electronic care management. This allows everyone involved in a person’s care to see appropriate information to help with that care. The Digitising Social Care Records initiative is being managed by NHSEngland. MoreClosed 30 April 2025 -
St Joseph & St Teresa - School Streets - Initial 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, we are looking to pilot this scheme with some schools in Somerset. A School Street is a road (or a number of roads) outisde a school with a temporary restriction on motorised vehicles. Motor... MoreClosed 7 April 2025 -
Post 16 Transport Policy
Somerset Council has a statutory duty to review its Post-16 Local Transport Policy Statement annually, setting out the arrangements for enabling eligible Post-16 (aged 16-18) and Post-19 (aged 19+) learners to access further education. The Council is proposing to make a significant change to the policy, a statutory consultation is required to inform the decision process required to publish the Policy Statement in May 2025. Background Somerset Council provides... MoreClosed 30 March 2025 -
A38 Improvement Scheme
Somerset Council (SC) is working in partnership with North Somerset Council (NSC) on a funding bid to deliver a series of improvement schemes on a stretch of the A38 which runs from the Edithmead Roundabout at Junction 22 of the M5 to the South Bristol Link (Colliters Way). Many junctions along the route are operating close to capacity leading to varying travel speeds, limited accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, unreliable journey times and congestion at peak times,... MoreClosed 24 March 2025 -
School term dates consultation for academic years 2026-2028
Somerset Council is consulting on the draft school term and holiday dates for the 2026 - 2027 and 2027- 2028 academic years. These will apply to Community and Voluntary Controlled schools. While Academies, Voluntary Aided, Foundation, and Free schools can set their own dates, many choose to align with those set by Somerset Council. Feedback from this consultation will be gathered and presented to a working party in March 2025, with the final dates published on Somerset... MoreClosed 7 March 2025 -
New Alternative Provision Free School - Wellington
Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust has been invited by the Department for Education (DfE) to operate a new Alternative Provision Free School in Somerset, which opened in September 2024. The Single Academy Trust (SAT) is proposing to expand to a second satellite school site to allow it double the number of learners it supports to 30 children. Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust has been formed as part of a Strategic Partnership between The Shaw Trust Charity, Somerset... MoreClosed 6 March 2025 -
Ruishton Primary School - School Streets Initial 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, we are looking to pilot this scheme with some schools in Somerset. A School Street is a road (or a number of roads) outisde a school with a temporary restriction on motorised vehicles. Motor... MoreClosed 3 March 2025
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