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.
Somerset Council is funding the 567 RailLink bus for six months on a trial basis so it can assess customer demand. The route runs between Castle Cary railway station and Glastonbury.
The Ansford parish community survey 2026 covers the things that shape everyday life. It only takes 5 minutes to complete, is completely anonymous and will shape how the parish council spends its time and budget.
The new station ticket office and waiting room opened last week and are looking amazing! As station adopters, Ansford Parish Council were involved in the planning meetings but did not appreciate how good it would look. Well done to all involved!
The consultation will now close on 9 August, allowing people extra time to formulate their responses. Somerset Council has opened the first formal consultation on the new Somerset Local Plan, running from Friday 19 June to Friday 24 July 2026.
See when the upcoming monthly council meetings are, so you can see local governance in action.
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
Discover the services that we provide to parishioners, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and social events.
Submit issues directly to the relevant local authority, such as reporting potholes, missed bin collections, localised flooding and more.
fiona.houlton@ansford-pc.gov.uk
Chairperson and Highways, Transport & Community Liaison
debra.henderson@ansford-pc.gov.uk
Vice-chair and responsible for Planning & Community Liaison
