Unless you know your way around local government, it can be quite confusing to work out who does what.
So, if you are unsure and you need some guidance, please don’t hesitate to call us and we will help to point you in the right direction.
On 1st April 2023, Somerset became a Unitary Authority, meaning that the vast majority of services are managed and provided by Somerset Council. This move will allow Somerset to have a stronger, clearer voice both nationally and internationally. For more information on the what Somerset Council looks after, click here.
Below are bullet point lists of some of the services for which each council is responsible. They are not exhaustive.
For more information on our services please visit our Council Services page.
- Parks and open spaces
- Grass cutting
- Weed spraying
- Allotments
- Bus Shelters
- Public seating and street furniture
- Acting as consultees for planning applications within the Town’s boundaries
- Play areas and play equipment at Richards Close and Burchills Hill
- Grants to help local organisations
- Neighbourhood planning
- Minor highways functions, such as some vegetation clearance
- Provision of litter bins (Emptied by Somerset Council)
- Provision of dog litter bins (Emptied by Somerset Council)
- Public toilets
- Pop-Up Shop on Fore Street for budding businesses and charities
- Maintenance and future planning for the Green Corridor
- Hiring out the town centre promotional space
- Christmas lights and their annual switch-on
- Emergency planning
- An Open Spaces Team
- Town Centre hanging baskets and flower beds
Planning Agendas 
