The Government has confirmed that Somerset’s five councils will be replaced by a single council delivering all council services to communities in the county.
Somerset’s County and District Councils are now working together to deliver the new council for Somerset that will bring together existing council services. The five councils will also work with partners, City, Town and Parish Councils and residents to create a new council which delivers for everyone.
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What happens now?
The new council will officially come into being in April 2023. Until then your services will continue to be provided by the four District Councils – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton and South Somerset along with Somerset County Council.
The original proposal for the new council can be found here. This proposal was approved by the Secretary of State in July 2021.
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If you need to get in touch you can email info@newsomersetcouncil.org.uk