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.
Committee: Full Council
We are pleased to announce that Somerset Council's Constitution & Governance Committee has formerly rejected the proposal to dissolve Ansford Parish Council. Your online response evidenced conclusive opposition to the merger and this was acknowledged by the committee. Well done Ansford!
Somerset Highways have announced that Station Road will be closed on 9th February, when preparatory investigations will commence at the site of the sinkhole, near Almsford Close. The times of the road closure will be 8.00am. to 5.00pm. - Monday to Friday. At all other times, the road will be open.
Ansford counsellors meet with Sarah Dyke at Parson Woodforde’s birth place!
The next Council Meeting will be held at Caryford Community Hall on Wednesday 11th February, commencing at 6.30 pm.
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.
Council Chairperson and responsible for Planning & Community Liaison
Vice Chair and Highways, Transport & Community Liaison
Outdoor recreation & Planning
Community liaison & St. Andrews churchyard