https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/boundarychanges/Recent content in boundarychanges on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/why-somerset-has-no-local-elections-this-year/Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/why-somerset-has-no-local-elections-this-year/In the UK, the first Thursday in May is traditionally reserved for local elections, where residents vote every four years to elect representatives who make decisions affecting daily life — from waste collection schedules to housing developments. These elections also serve as a barometer for public opinion on the national government, often seen as an opportunity for voters to send a message by supporting opposition parties. On May 7, many parts of the UK, including Exeter and Plymouth, will hold elections for one-third of their council seats.