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Somerset Council: all 110 councillors

Somerset Council has 110 councillors on the official list. The largest group is Liberal Democrat, with 61 of the 110 seats. Every name below comes from the council's own published list: Somerset Council: councillors by ward (modern.gov web service), read 3 November 2026 (saved copy of the list; the contact details shown below come from the council's feed and are not kept in the copy).

See Somerset: local statistics and who has power over Somerset, from the council up to the G20.

Seats by party

Leaders and post holders

Every councillor, by ward

WardNamePartyPostsTerm beganOfficial contact
Bishop's Hull & Taunton WestCaroline EllisLiberal Democrat5 May 2022caroline.ellis@somerset.gov.uk
01823 618904
07473 119425
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Bishop's Hull & Taunton WestJohn HuntIndependentGroup Leader Independent5 May 2022john.hunt@somerset.gov.uk
07880 794554
Blackdown & NerocheRoss HenleyLiberal Democrat5 May 2022ross.henley@somerset.gov.uk
01823 665988
07502 586781
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Blackdown & NerocheSarah WakefieldLiberal DemocratLead Member for Adults Services, Housing and Homelessness5 May 2022sarah.wakefield@somerset.gov.uk
07736 646635
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Blackmoor ValeHayward BurtConservative21 November 2024Hayward.Burt@somerset.gov.uk
07543 854391
Home: 9 Casterbridge Place, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0AF
Blackmoor ValeNicola ClarkLiberal DemocratAssociate Lead Member for Culture and Leisure5 May 2022nicola.clark@somerset.gov.uk
07429 831737
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
BrentBob FilmerConservativeOpposition Lead Member for Highways and Transport5 May 2022bob.filmer@somerset.gov.uk
01278 760760
07802 480760
Home: Wascelyn, 48 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Somerset, TA9 4DT
BrentTony GrimesConservative5 May 2022tony.grimes@somerset.gov.uk
07920 119055
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Bridgwater East & BawdripAndy DingwallConservativeOpposition Lead Member for Economic Development, Planning and Assets5 May 2022andy.dingwall@somerset.gov.uk
07815 105658
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Bridgwater East & BawdripDiogo RodriguesConservativeLeader of the Opposition and Opposition Lead for Governance and Communications5 May 2022diogo.rodrigues@somerset.gov.uk
07960 579605
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Bridgwater North & CentralHilary BruceLabour5 May 2022hilary.bruce@somerset.gov.uk
07580170355
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Bridgwater North & CentralLeigh RedmanLabourGroup Leader Labour5 May 2022leigh.redman@somerset.gov.uk
07971 484039
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Bridgwater SouthBrian SmedleyLabour5 May 2022brian.smedley@somerset.gov.uk
01278 256377
07772 402671
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Bridgwater SouthKathy PearceLabour5 May 2022kathryn.pearce@somerset.gov.uk
07732 736999
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Bridgwater WestGill Slocombe - on leave of absence until 01.01.2027Conservative5 May 2022gill.slocombe@somerset.gov.uk
07931 442038
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Bridgwater WestLance DuddridgeConservative5 May 2022lance.duddridge@somerset.gov.uk
07759 407770
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
BrymptonJeny SnellLiberal Democrat5 May 2022jeny.snell@somerset.gov.uk
07956 442131
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
BrymptonPeter SeibLiberal Democrat5 May 2022peter.seib@somerset.gov.uk
07970 194710
Home: 11 Forde Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3QP
Burnham on Sea NorthMike MurphyLiberal Democrat5 May 2022mike.murphy@somerset.gov.uk
01278 792200
07977 274954
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Burnham on Sea NorthPeter ClaytonConservative5 May 2022peter.clayton@somerset.gov.uk
07850 240677
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
CanningtonBrian BoltConservative5 May 2022brian.bolt@somerset.gov.uk
07970855990
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
CanningtonMike CaswellConservative5 May 2022mike.caswell@somerset.gov.uk
01278 652043
07768744730
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Castle CaryHenry HobhouseLiberal DemocratSomerset Armed Forces Member Championhenry.hobhouse@somerset.gov.uk
07970 867108
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Castle CaryKevin MessengerLiberal Democrat10 August 2023kevin.messenger@somerset.gov.uk
07969150646
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Chard NorthJenny KentonLiberal Democrat5 May 2022jenny.kenton@somerset.gov.uk
07921 574019
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Chard NorthMartin WaleConservative5 May 2022martin.wale@somerset.gov.uk
01460 419589
07776 235304
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Chard SouthConnor PayneConservative5 May 2022connor.payne@somerset.gov.uk
07765 188290
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Chard SouthJason BakerLiberal Democrat5 May 2022jason.baker@somerset.gov.uk
07736310805
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
CheddarBen FergusonLiberal Democrat5 May 2022ben.ferguson@somerset.gov.uk
01934 732752
07789 016830
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
CheddarPauline HamLiberal Democrat5 May 2022pauline.ham@somerset.gov.uk
01823 357628
07901 717142
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA! 4DY
CokerMike HewitsonLiberal Democrat5 May 2022mike.hewitson@somerset.gov.uk
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
CokerOliver PatrickLiberal Democrat5 May 2022oliver.patrick@somerset.gov.uk
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Comeytrowe & TrullDawn JohnsonLiberal Democrat5 May 2022dawn.johnson@somerset.gov.uk
07803 925944
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Comeytrowe & TrullHabib FarbahiLiberal Democrat5 May 2022habib.farbahi@somerset.gov.uk
07968 069192
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
CrewkerneMike BestLiberal DemocratChair of Council5 May 2022mike.best@somerset.gov.uk
01460 74245
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
CrewkerneSteve AshtonLiberal DemocratAssociate Lead Member for Climate Change5 May 2022steve.ashton@somerset.gov.uk
07436 821 809
Home: Bow Mill, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7QG
Curry Rivel & LangportMike StantonLiberal Democrat5 May 2022mike.stanton@somerset.gov.uk
01460 241077
07802 472160
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Curry Rivel & LangportRichard WilkinsLiberal DemocratLead Member for Highways and Transport5 May 2022richard.wilkins@somerset.gov.uk
07988 718106
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Dulverton & ExmoorFrances NicholsonConservativeOpposition Lead Member for Children, Families and Education5 May 2022frances.nicholson@somerset.gov.uk
01398 341502
07976 695742
Home: Allshire, East Anstey, Tiverton, EX16 9JG
Dulverton & ExmoorSteven PugsleyConservative5 May 2022steven.pugsley@somerset.gov.uk
01643 831598
07971 195334
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
DunsterCara StromLiberal DemocratAssociate Lead Member for Adult Social Care & Housing23 October 2025Cara.Strom@somerset.gov.uk
07714510275
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
DunsterMarcus KravisLiberal Democrat5 May 2022marcus.kravis@somerset.gov.uk
07827 949494
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Frome EastHelen KayGreen Party5 May 2022helen.kay@somerset.gov.uk
07840 341291
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Frome EastShane CollinsGreen Party5 May 2022shane.collins@somerset.gov.uk
01373 229274
07952 929710
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Frome NorthAdam BoydenLiberal Democrat5 May 2022adam.boyden@somerset.gov.uk
07809284817
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Frome NorthDawn DentonConservativeDeputy Leader of the Opposition and Opposition Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance5 May 2022dawn.denton@somerset.gov.uk
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Frome WestDominic EllisonGreen Party3 September 2026dominic.ellison@somerset.gov.uk
01373 887 440
County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Frome WestMartin DimeryGreen Party5 May 2022martin.dimery@somerset.gov.uk
07746 243279
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
GlastonburyEwan CameronLiberal DemocratAssociate Lead Member for Transformation & Prevention23 October 2025ewan.cameron@somerset.gov.uk
07837 009 172
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
GlastonburySusannah HartConservative5 May 2022susannah.hart@somerset.gov.uk
C/o 01823 357628
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Highbridge & Burnham SouthAlistair HendryConservative5 May 2022alistair.hendry@somerset.gov.uk
07799 222363
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Highbridge & Burnham SouthJohn Cook-WoodmanReform UK PartyLeader of the Reform Group5 May 2022john.cookwoodman@somerset.gov.uk
07970 235256
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
HuntspillMark HealeyConservativeOpposition Lead Member for SEND, Public Health and Equalities and Diversity5 May 2022mark.healey@somerset.gov.uk
01278 685368
07970 073084
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
HuntspillSuria AujlaConservative5 May 2022suria.aujla@somerset.gov.uk
01823 357628
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
IlminsterSue OsborneConservativeOpposition Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities5 May 2022sue.osborne@somerset.gov.uk
07843 341603
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
IlminsterVal KeitchNot a member of any political group5 May 2022val.keitch@somerset.gov.uk
01460 259012
07850 967503
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
King AlfredHarry MuntLiberal Democrat5 May 2022harry.munt@somerset.gov.uk
01934 713187
07896 255176
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
King AlfredMatthew MartinLiberal Democrat5 May 2022matthew.martin@somerset.gov.uk
01458 860344
07766 382563
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
LydeardAndy SullyLiberal Democrat5 May 2022andy.sully@somerset.gov.uk
01823 978393
07378 179509
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
LydeardMike RigbyLiberal DemocratLead Member for Economic Development Planning and Assets5 May 2022mike.rigby@somerset.gov.uk
07800 858828
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
MartockEmily PearlstoneLiberal Democrat5 May 2022emily.pearlstone@somerset.gov.uk
07833 665940
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
MartockJohn BaileyLiberal Democrat5 May 2022john.bailey@somerset.gov.uk
01935 881227
07887483665
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Mendip Central & EastBarry ClarkeConservative5 May 2022barry.clarke@somerset.gov.uk
01749 880241
07734 070355
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Mendip Central & EastPhilip HamConservative5 May 2022philip.ham@somerset.gov.uk
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4 DY
Mendip HillsEdric HobbsLiberal Democrat5 May 2022edric.hobbs@somerset.gov.uk
07831 534463
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Mendip HillsSam PhrippLiberal Democrat7 May 2026sam.phripp@somerset.gov.uk
07564 737912
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Mendip SouthClaire SullyLiberal DemocratAssociate Lead Member for Community Resilience5 May 2022claire.sully@somerset.gov.uk
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Mendip SouthRob ReedLiberal Democrat2 May 2024Rob.Reed@somerset.gov.uk
07974 399 280
01749 830027
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Mendip WestHeather ShearerLiberal DemocratLead Member for Children, Families and Education5 May 2022heather.shearer@somerset.gov.uk
01458 899421
07918 760789
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Mendip WestRos WykeLiberal DemocratAssociate Lead Member for Active Travel5 May 2022ros.wyke@somerset.gov.uk
07881 502409
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
MineheadAndy HadleyConservative5 May 2022andy.hadley@somerset.gov.uk
01643 224037
07710 595589
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
MineheadMandy ChilcottConservative5 May 2022mandy.chilcott@somerset.gov.uk
07969 794244
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Monkton & North CurryDavid FothergillConservative5 May 2022david.fothergill@somerset.gov.uk
01823 443740
07765 256256
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Monkton & North CurryNorman CavillConservative5 May 2022norman.cavill@somerset.gov.uk
01823 413524
07739 079464
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
North PethertonAlan BradfordConservative5 May 2022alan.bradford@somerset.gov.uk
01278 664326
07739 911744
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
North PethertonBill RevansLiberal DemocratLeader of the Council and Lead Member for Governance & Communications5 May 2022bill.revans@somerset.gov.uk
07813 534985
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Rowbarton & StaplegroveDerek PerryLiberal Democrat5 May 2022derek.perry@somerset.gov.uk
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Rowbarton & StaplegroveNick O'DonnellLiberal Democrat21 November 2024Nick.ODonnell@somerset.gov.uk
07969 921010
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Shepton MalletBente HeightReform UK Party5 May 2022bente.height@somerset.gov.uk
01749 344738
07876 414207
Home: 2 Yeomanry Court, Yeomanry Way, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5DR
Shepton MalletMartin LovellLiberal Democrat5 May 2022martin.lovell@somerset.gov.uk
01749 343852
07506 562433
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
SomertonStephen PageLiberal Democrat28 March 2024stephen.page@somerset.gov.uk
07519 739 137
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Home: 43 Irving Road, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6ET
SomertonTim KerleyLiberal Democrat5 May 2022tim.kerley@somerset.gov.uk
07949 798507
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
South Petherton & IslemoorAdam DanceLiberal Democrat5 May 2022adam.dance@somerset.gov.uk
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
South Petherton & IslemoorJo Roundell GreeneLiberal DemocratAssociate Lead Member for Children's Services and Education Strategy5 May 2022jo.roundellgreene@somerset.gov.uk
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
StreetLiz LeyshonLiberal DemocratDeputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Finance, Procurement and Performance5 May 2022liz.leyshon@somerset.gov.uk
07968 838204
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
StreetSimon CarswellLiberal Democrat5 May 2022simon.carswell@somerset.gov.uk
07436 016 630
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Taunton EastFederica Smith-RobertsLiberal DemocratLead Member for Communities, Environment and Climate Change5 May 2022federica.smithroberts@somerset.gov.uk
07545 895768
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Taunton EastSimon ColesLiberal Democrat5 May 2022simon.coles@somerset.gov.uk
01823 337056
07725 801093
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Home: 8 Alfred Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3HU
Taunton NorthLee BakerLiberal DemocratVice-Chair of Council5 May 2022lee.baker@somerset.gov.uk
01823 975451
07764626171
Home: Maidenbrook Farm, 22 Hale Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PU
Taunton NorthTom DeakinLiberal Democrat5 May 2022tom.deakin@somerset.gov.uk
07794 435621
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Taunton SouthFran SmithLiberal Democrat5 May 2022fran.smith@somerset.gov.uk
07882 089 829
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Taunton SouthHazel Prior-SankeyNot a member of any political group5 May 2022hazel.prior-sankey@somerset.gov.uk
01823 253463
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Upper ToneDave MansellGreen PartyGroup Leader Green5 May 2022dave.mansell@somerset.gov.uk
01984 623823
Home: 6 West Road, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2TF
Upper ToneGwil WrenIndependent5 May 2022gwil.wren@somerset.gov.uk
01823 400657
07740 356264
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Watchet & StogurseyHugh DaviesIndependent5 May 2022hugh.davies@somerset.gov.uk
07593562215
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Watchet & StogurseyRosemary Woods - on leave of absence until 9 December 2026Conservative5 May 2022rosemary.woods@somerset.gov.uk
07989 358839
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
WellingtonAndrew GovierLabour5 May 2022andrew.govier@somerset.gov.uk
01823 667589
07584 425609
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
WellingtonMarcus BarrNot a member of any political group5 May 2022marcus.barr@somerset.gov.uk
01823 661817
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
WellsTessa MuntLiberal Democrat5 May 2022tessa.munt@somerset.gov.uk
01934 440639
01934 713187
07714 599669
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
WellsTheo Butt PhilipLiberal DemocratLead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities5 May 2022theo.buttphilip@somerset.gov.uk
07811871274
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Wincanton & BrutonLucy Trimnell - currently on phased return to dutiesConservativeOpposition Lead Member for Adult Services, Housing and Homelessness5 May 2022lucy.trimnell@somerset.gov.uk
07584 063844
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Wincanton & BrutonTom PowerConservativeOpposition Lead Member for Communities, Environment and Climate Change5 May 2022tom.power@somerset.gov.uk
07487 873718
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Yeovil CentralAndy KendallLiberal Democrat5 May 2022andy.kendall@somerset.gov.uk
01935 421792
07899 922554
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Yeovil CentralDavid WoanLiberal DemocratAssociate Lead Member for Business Strategy5 May 2022david.woan@somerset.gov.uk
01935 840584
07900 491211
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Yeovil EastGraham OakesLiberal Democrat5 May 2022graham.oakes@somerset.gov.uk
07904 992491
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Home: 184 St Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LX
Yeovil EastTony LockLiberal Democrat5 May 2022tony.lock@somerset.gov.uk
01935 700061
07929 782215
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Yeovil SouthAndy SoughtonLiberal Democrat5 May 2022andy.soughton@somerset.gov.uk
01935 478797
07894 879248
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Yeovil SouthFaye PurbrickConservative5 May 2022faye.purbrick@somerset.gov.uk
07484 158279
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Yeovil WestEvie Potts-JonesLiberal DemocratLead Member for SEND, Public Health and Equalities & Diversity5 May 2022evie.pottsjones@somerset.gov.uk
07481 824067
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Yeovil WestWes ReadLiberal Democrat5 May 2022wes.read@somerset.gov.uk
07971 030005
County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Source

Somerset Council: councillors by ward (modern.gov web service), read 3 November 2026 (saved copy of the list; the contact details shown below come from the council's feed and are not kept in the copy). Each name links to that councillor's profile on the official site. Published by Somerset Council. Contact details are exactly what the council publishes in its own feed on the day it was read, including a home address or phone only where the council publishes one. Anything the council removes disappears from this page at the next refresh. Name or seat out of date? Tell us.