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Read the final report, recommendations and action plan from our Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge
Our vision and priorities for Somerset Council
Includes our service standards and priorities
Tell us what you think of our services
Includes member profiles, meeting dates and reports and election information
Equality data - information on the Equality Act and our duties, and our Workforce Equalities Report
Read our TOM (Target Operating Model) which sets out how we will challenge ourselves to deliver the Council's vision and priorities
Plans to transform education in Somerset
The plan sets out a shared vision to keep children and young people in Somerset safe
Somerset Council is committed to good customer care and aims to deliver the best service possible
Our Customer Strategy outlines the way the council will seek to enable customers to access the services we offer
Developed to support the commitments we have made to you in our Customer Promise
Read our Historic Environment Strategy on how we protect and enhance the historic environment of South Somerset
Information on who the Charter Trustees for Taunton are, what they do and how they are funded
Read our policy to see how we make enforcement decisions
A summary of all the actions being taken in Somerset to secure long-term financial sustainability
A programme of work to build stronger services to support the children and families we work with
How to make a complaint about a councillor in Somerset
Give us your feedback or make a complaint
Includes how to register to vote, ways to vote and the latest election notices
Information on what the elected councillors do and their services
Find out about the council's key and non-key decisions
Find out about how you can get involved and register your interest in a role
Each area elects one Police and Crime Commissioner who will serve for four years
Information about the Chair of Somerset Council, the Lord Lieutenant and the High Sheriff
The highest award that can be made to a former Councillor in recognition of exceptional service to the Council
Information on standing for election and becoming a Councillor
What we do with the information you give us
There are 272 parishes in the Somerset Council area
How to access records of previous committee meetings.
Information on what the Constitution of Somerset Council is and what it includes
How to find out who your local councillor is and the committee they belong to
Guidelines to follow when speaking at a council meeting
Checking if existing arrangements are reflective of the community in that area
View the amount paid to councillors in allowances and expenses.
Find out the committees of the council and see how to access agendas, reports and minutes of all our meetings
Guidance on how to request to speak at a planning committee, documentation and speaking time limits
Being represented at meetings and committees
Our commitment to fairness, inclusion and meeting legal duties under the Equality Act 2010
Improving outcomes for residents by establishing strong connections between Somerset Council, our communities and our partners
UK Government and Parliament Petitions
Help us shape your services
Information on how to get involved and have your say on the things that matter to you
Includes guidance on making, signing and submitting petitions
We work closely with our Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations either independently or in Partnership
Information on Gypsies and Travellers in Somerset
Information on LGBTQ+ support organisations working across Somerset
Assessing the impact of our services on our customers and staff
Schools, colleges (and universities) as public bodies are all required to comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty within the Equality Act 2010
English as an Additional Language, racial incidents and Special Educational Needs
Public notifications and announcements from Somerset Council
Responsible for providing the front line local authority response to an emergency in Somerset
