One Somerset

The Government has confirmed that the 5 existing councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority. What does that mean? Find out below. Want to have your say on shaping the future? Sign up to our consultative groups here 👉 onesomerset.org.uk/signup

We are delighted that the Secretary of State has backed #OneSomerset - now we want to move forward together as one. Find out what happens next 👉 onesomerset.org.uk/whats-next/

@SWTsteve @ActionSomerset @DJAFothergill Hi Steve, we also look forward to working with you and SWT over the next few years :)

Plans to create a new Council for Somerset are being actioned after a key Government decision @DJAFothergill has written to @RobertJenrick to confirm the County Council’s commitment to working closely with all 4 district councils to build the new council: somersetnewsroom.com/2021/07/23/com…

Our #OneSomerset business case had to pass three key tests to meet the Government's criteria for change 👇 Now we're asking everyone to get involved with shaping the future. Sign up to join our consultative groups: onesomerset.org.uk/signup

@ParsleyNatalie @SomersetCouncil Hi Natalie, there were three tests against which each business case was measured. The Stronger Somerset passed the test for public support, but crucially it did not pass tests of improving public services or having credible geography.

@SomersetCouncil @One1Somerset What about the results of the Somerset Unitary poll, in which out of over 111,000 voters a significant majority voted against having OneSomerset? Undermines a sense of democracy and trust in local government.

Worth a listen if you want to find out more about @One1Somerset and how the five existing councils will be replaced by a new single council. To get involved and help shape the future, please visit onesomerset.org.uk/signup

Thanks @FromeCouncil, we look forward to working with you and all our city, town and parish councils to ensure local communities are at the heart of these changes

Great to hear @DJAFothergill talking to @bbcsomerset this morning about building a new council for Somerset. We want everyone to get involved with shaping the future. Sign up to join our consultative groups here onesomerset.org.uk/signup

A message from the Leader of @SomersetCouncil, @DJAFothergill, as the #OneSomerset business case is confirmed to meet the Government's tests and will be taken forward. Thank you for your support - if you would like to get involved, visit 👉onesomerset.org.uk/signup

@ewgjones Hi Ewan, thanks for your message. This will be a new council and we certainly do want to listen to anyone who wants to be involved. We're setting up consultative groups - you can sign up to join here onesomerset.org.uk/signup

The proof will come through the spirit in which the proposed 'Local Community Networks' Conference with Town & Parish (and Wells City) Councils is entered in September… Will @One1Somerset have developed a listening ear? Will #Somerset unleash the potential of our communities?

That "One Somerset" has prevailed comes as no surprise to anyone in our County… … Now, we must ensure that a genuinely new Unitary Council is built, free of the legacy of mismanagement, and centralised culture, of @SomersetCouncil… #SomersetUnitary

Great news for the residents of Somerset. One united Council delivering consistent services we deserve. Well done @One1Somerset team. @DJAFothergill @fayepurbrick @drcarltonbrand

Change is coming to Somerset! Yesterday the Government backed #OneSomerset and confirmed that the five existing councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority. What does that mean for the people of Somerset? Find out below. 👇

@neil_sheppard @DJWarburton Hi Neil, the Stronger Somerset business case only met 1 of the 3 tests - crucially it would not improve public services. It's disappointing that people were misled into voting for it via a deeply flawed and biased poll. Stronger Somerset supporters are right to feel let down

Tonight the Secretary of State backed our ambitious plans for a new unitary council for Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity and we look forward to working closely with our partners and communities to build a new council that works for everyone. somersetnewsroom.com/2021/07/21/gov…

@somsecadviser @DJWarburton Hi, the Stronger Somerset business case only met 1 of the 3 tests - crucially it would not improve public services. It's disappointing that people were misled into voting for it via a deeply flawed and biased poll. Stronger Somerset supporters are right to feel let down

@Adri075Williams Hi, the Stronger Somerset business case only met 1 of the 3 tests - crucially it would not improve public services. It's disappointing that people were misled into voting for it via a deeply flawed and biased poll. Stronger Somerset supporters are right to feel let down

Very pleased to welcome the Government's decision to give the go ahead to the One Somerset proposal for a single unitary local authority in the County of #Somerset questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…

Over four years work and tonight is a watershed moment for local government in Somerset. I am delighted that Secretary of State @RobertJenrick has placed his confidence in the single Unitary business case. Time for everyone to come together and realise the Unitary opportunities.

BREAKING: it's confirmed... Somerset's five local councils will be replaced with ONE new unitary authority... The Local Government Secretary has backed @One1Somerset plan put forward by the County Council.