Boundary Changes Approved Following Rejection of Castle Cary and Ansford Merger Thursday, May 21, 2026 somerset council castlecary ansford boundaries localelections governance housing community merger Boundary changes are set to take place before the next local elections after plans to merge the rapidly expanding Somerset town of Castle Cary with the neighboring village of Ansford were rejected. Significant housing … Read More
Boundary Adjustments Approved After Castle Cary and Ansford Merger Proposal Fails Thursday, May 21, 2026 castlecary ansford somerset boundarychanges localelections parishcouncil community governance housinggrowth councildecision Boundary changes are expected to take effect before the next local elections after a proposed merger between the growing Somerset town of Castle Cary and the neighbouring village of Ansford was abandoned. Over the past … Read More
Somerset Council Reveals Nearly £19 Million Spent on Consultants Over Three Years Monday, May 18, 2026 somerset consultants spending council transparency localgovernment budget governance transformation publicservices Somerset Council has disclosed that it spent nearly £19 million on consultants over the past three years, council leader Bill Revans revealed in a recent meeting. Since its establishment in April 2023, the council has … Read More
'Missing Piece of the Jigsaw' Moves Closer as Public Backs North Somerset Joining WECA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 weca northsomerset devolution consultation localgovernment funding collaboration governance mayor investment A recent public consultation shows that the majority of respondents support North Somerset joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Out of 1,273 people who took part in the eight-week survey, 56.7% backed the … Read More
‘Democratic principle’ at risk if North Somerset joins WECA, warns councillor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 democracy northsomerset weca mayor localgovernment governance publicconsultation funding regionalplanning politics A North Somerset councillor has raised concerns about the democratic integrity of the area joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), warning that residents may end up governed by a mayor they never elected. North … Read More
'Democratic Principle' at Risk as North Somerset Considers Joining WECA, Warns Councillor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 democracy northsomerset weca mayor localgovernment funding publicconsultation regionalism governance elections A local councillor has raised concerns that the “democratic principle” could be undermined if North Somerset joins the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) under a mayor the area did not elect. North Somerset Council is … Read More