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Local Government

Local Authorities

Name Description Contact Website

Somerset  Council

The Council’s duties and services

The Council’s duties and services are managed by the elected councillors (known within the Council as ‘members’) through its democratic structure.

In accordance with government legislation, the Unitary Council has:

  • Appointed a Leader of Council, who has formed a single party Executive of ten members (together they take key decisions and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Council)
  • Five cross party Scrutiny Committees:
    • Scrutiny for Climate and Place
    • Scrutiny for Children and Families
    • Scrutiny for Adults and Health
    • Scrutiny for Communities
    • Scrutiny for Corporate and Resources
  • A Licensing and Regulatory Committee responsible for the Council’s licensing functions
  • A Strategic Planning Committee, along with 4 Area Planning Committees responsible for the Council’s planning and regulatory functions
  • A Health and Wellbeing Board involving representatives from several partners

The Unitary Council of 110 elected members is responsible for deciding the democratic arrangements for the Council, agreeing our policy framework and each year’s budget.

You can telephone us during office hours on 01934 888 888. Your call will be answered by an automated service, which will put you through to the team you ask for. For example, you could say “new bin” or “social services”. For emergencies outside of office hours, you can reach us on 01934 622 669.

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

Councillors

Name Council Email Telephone

John Bailey, Unitary Authority Councillor

Somerset Council

Martock Division

New Somerset Council

 [email protected]

Emily Pearlstone, Unitary Authority Councillor

Somerset Council Martock Division

New Somerset Council

 [email protected]

Marcus Fysh MP

Member of Parliament for the the Yeovil Constituency

[email protected]

020 7219 4527