3 November 2025 - Council Business
Save Ansford Parish Council
A proposal is underway to dissolve Ansford Parish Council and then create a joint council with Castle Cary. Our flyer explains why Ansford residents should oppose it.
Welcome to Ansford
Ansford is a civil parish within the unitary authority of Somerset
The village of Ansford is situated in an attractive rural setting with far reaching views, with a network of public rights of way footpaths linking neighbouring parishes. Although there are no commercial shops or pubs, there is a thriving Community Hall for social, entertainment and business events, plus indoor sporting facilities. More amenities are available in the adjoining town of Castle Cary, with its distinctive local shops, a weekly market, community library run by volunteers, post office and mobile bank (once a week). The town also has two free car parks that are supported by Ansford Parish Council. Both Councils have created a joint neighbourhood plan for the area and jointly own and manage Fairfield – a large green open space area with a number of recreational facilities.
Contact Info
Forthcoming Meetings
News
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23 October 2025 - Wellbeing
Ansford Council’s strategic objectives agreed
At the Council Meeting held on 12th September, councillors unanimously agreed to support three strategic objectives, for the benefit of residents of all age groups within the parish. 1. Wellbeing & Safety. 2. Parishioner engagement. 3. Amenities & Community Benefit.
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20 October 2025 - Wellbeing
Ansford resident wins a national award!
Congratulations Daphne Murrie, for entering Stonewater Housing's national garden competition, and winning the best award with such an attractive design. Starting, literally, with an empty space and after several months of hard graft, Daphne's vision has evolved into a really beautiful garden.
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17 October 2025 - Wellbeing
Mulberry Meadows public art amenity
The recent artwork installation at Mulberry Meadows by Stonewater Housing provides a welcome focal point for this residential amenity space, that includes bench seating within a landscaped garden setting. The design of this high quality structure has local historical associations.
Quick Links
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Council Meeting - 11th June 2025, at 6.30pm.
See when the upcoming monthly council meetings are, so you can see local governance in action.
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Transparency (Finance & Policies)
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to parishioners, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and social events.
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Report an Issue (Somerset Council)
Submit issues directly to the relevant local authority, such as reporting potholes, missed bin collections, localised flooding and more.
People
Cllr Debra Henderson
Council Chairperson and responsible for Planning & Community Liaison
Cllr Fiona Houlton
Vice Chair and Highways, Transport & Community Liaison
Cllr Chris Edwards
Outdoor recreation & Planning
Cllr Diana Pinions
Community liaison & St. Andrews churchyard
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
1200 +
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Unitary Authority
Somerset
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Region
South East
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Country
England
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Postcode District
BA7
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Police Force
Avon and Somerset Police Force
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Fire Authority
Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Somerset CCG
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Link to aerial photograph
Map of Ansford parish
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Footpath stiles, gates, fingerposts & bridges
ID ref nos shown for each item
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Public rights of way
Map of main footpaths