Category Democracy
Young people urged to have their say on Somerset’s transport future
Somerset County Council has launched a survey to capture the views of young people across the county on the future of transport. The survey was complied with the help of the Somerset Youth Parliament and their deputies who belong to the UK-wide group representing the voices of young people. The survey is on Somerset’s Commonplace […]
New Constitution: Strategic with a local focus
The new Constitution for Somerset Council, the legal cornerstone of the new unitary council, has been approved by Somerset County Council. The ten-part document over 500 pages sets out the Council’s commitment to public participation in its meetings, makes sure that the council meets all its legal duties and supports decision-making and governance. The new […]
Somerset’s young leaders invited to House of Commons
Somerset’s Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) have visited the House of Commons to raise awareness of the issues young people are most concerned about. Somerset’s young people were represented by: Taking over the House of Commons Chambers for the day, the Somerset trio joined other MYPs from all over the country, hosted by the Speaker, […]
Volunteers needed for Independent Remuneration Panel
Somerset County Council needs volunteers to join an independent panel, which sets the allowances payable to its elected members. The Independent Remuneration Panel, a legally required body, makes recommendations to the Council about the different financial allowances elected members can receive. Being a panel member will involve researching the amounts other authorities make available to […]
Taunton Shadow Town Council Chair elected
Members of the Taunton Shadow Town Council have appointed Councillor Tom Deakin as Chair with Councillor Brian Larcombe as Vice Chair. The first meeting of the shadow council which has been set up to lead and oversee work to establish the new Taunton Town Council, also resolved to adopt Terms of Reference and Procedure Rules […]
Taunton Shadow Town Council to meet
The first meeting of the Taunton Shadow Town Council will take place on Thursday, 3 November. The shadow council has been set up to lead and oversee the work to establish the new Taunton Town Council which will come into being on 1 April 2023 – the same day as the new unitary Somerset Council. […]
Hundreds sign up to help shape council services
More than 300 people have signed up to help shape the future of council services in Somerset. From April 2023, Somerset’s five councils will be replaced by the new unitary Somerset Council which will deliver all council services to all communities – from waste collection and adult social care to housing, benefits and parks. A […]
Help shape the future of council services in Somerset
People in Somerset are encouraged to join a new Customer Panel and help shape the future of council services. From April 2023, Somerset’s five councils will be replaced by the new unitary Somerset Council which will deliver all council services to all communities – from waste collection and adult social care to housing, benefits and […]
Consultation on council tax support scheme launched
A consultation on council tax support for the new unitary Somerset Council is launched today (25 July 2022). This is the first major policy consultation for the new council and it proposes that the lowest income households across Somerset get 100% council tax relief. Somerset’s four district councils currently offer varying levels of council tax […]
Flag flies at half-mast to honour former Council Chair
Somerset County Council will be flying the flag outside County Hall at half mast today to mark the funeral of former Chair Nigel Taylor. Cllr Taylor, who died last month, was elected as the County Councillor for Cheddar in 2017 and served 4 years as Chair of Council (2018-2022), as well as being a longstanding […]
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