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Formal Notice of election published

Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council has published notice for the election to Taunton Parish Council being held on Thursday 4 May.

Taunton Town Council election: Apply now to vote by post

Residents in the Taunton area who will not be able to vote in person in the election for the new Taunton Town Council on 4 May should apply now for...

#MakeAChange – Become a Councillor

Local people are being encouraged to find out more about becoming a councillor for the new Taunton Town Council at an information event on 7 March.

Register to vote in Taunton Town Council elections

Voters in the Taunton area are being reminded to make sure they are registered to vote so they can take part in electing the new Taunton Town Counc...

Check your Voter ID for Taunton Town Council elections

Elections for the new Taunton Town Council take place in May – and, for the first time, residents in Taunton will need to show accepted photographi...

Taunton Shadow Town Council Chair elected

Members of the Taunton Shadow Town Council have appointed Councillor Tom Deakin as Chair with Councillor Brian Larcombe as Vice Chair.

Taunton Shadow Town Council to meet

THE first meeting of the Taunton Shadow Town Council will take place on Thursday, 3 November. The shadow council has been set up to lead and overse...

Town and Parish Council election results 

Results for contested town and parish councils in the Somerset West and Taunton area have been published.

Nominations for election published 

The list of people nominated for election for the 15 County Council seats in the Somerset West and Taunton Council district has been published.