Somerset Council in England will be elected every four years from 2027, following its initial election in 2022. There are 110 councillors, elected from 54 wards.[1]

Political control

Since 2023, political control of the council has been held by the following party:

Party in controlYears
Liberal Democrats2023–present[1]

Leadership

The leader of the council since 2023 has been:

CouncillorPartyFromTo
Bill Revans[2] Liberal Democrats1 April 2023Present

Council elections

By-election results

Castle Cary By-Election 10 August 2023[3][4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Democrats Kevin Messenger 1,247 54.8 N/A
Conservative David Hall 614 27 N/A
Green Ewan Jones 415 18.2 N/A
Majority 633 27.8 N/A
Turnout 2,276 28.3 -31.3
Liberal Democrats win (new seat)

References

  1. 1 2 "Somerset election results 2022: Lib Dems win control". BBC News. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "New leader and executive confirmed at Somerset County Council". West Somerset Free Press. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "Castle Cary by-election result". Somerset Council. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "Somerset Council by election: Castle Cary Division". Somerset Council. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.



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