Somerset
A review of the number of councillors, wards and ward names for Somerset Council.
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We review the electoral and boundary arrangements of councils to make sure they are fair. Our reviews include at least two rounds of public consultation before we make recommendations for change.
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The creation of Somerset Council Unitary Authority
In March 2022, Parliament authorised the creation of a new unitary authority called Somerset Council. The council replaced the authorities of Somerset County Council, Mendip District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset West and Taunton Council and South Somerset Council.
The Somerset (Structural Changes) Order 2022
Previous Reviews
Most recent and previous reviews are held on the UK Government Web Archive.
Most recent and previous reviews of Somerset County Council
Previous reviews of Sedgemoor District Council
Previous reviews of Mendip District Council
Previous reviews of Somerset West and Taunton Council
Previous reviews of South Somerset Council
Previous reviews of West Somerset Council