Somerset Tories and Lib Dems Clash Over Council’s 'One-Star' Financial Rating Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset finance council cipfa conservatives liberaldemocrats budget governance audit localelections Somerset’s two main political parties are embroiled in a fierce dispute following a scathing independent report on the financial management of Somerset Council. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy … Read More
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
Why There Are No Local Elections in Somerset This Year Monday, May 4, 2026 somerset localelections byelection unitaryauthority libdems council boundaries mendiphills politics 2027 Traditionally, the first Thursday in May sees local elections taking place across many parts of the UK. Voters typically cast their ballots every four years to elect local representatives who oversee important community … Read More
Why Somerset Has No Local Elections This Year Monday, May 4, 2026 somerset localelections byelection council unitaryauthority mendiphills liberaldemocrats 2027elections boundarychanges voters 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 … Read More
Growing Somerset Town Proposes Merger with Neighboring Parish Thursday, October 16, 2025 somerset castlecary ansford parishcouncil governance merger housing boundaries consultation localelections Residents of Castle Cary, a thriving town in Somerset, are being invited to share their opinions on a proposed merger with the adjacent parish of Ansford. Over the past decade, Castle Cary has experienced significant growth, … Read More