17 April 2026 - Transport
Temporary Road Closure: ttro231371S – Lower Ansford, Ansford
Notification of forthcoming road closure.
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
Annual Parish Meeting – 2026
Committee: Full Council
News
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11 April 2026 - Recreation
Rights of Way – footpath closed in Ansford
On 10th April 2026, a timber pedestrian bridge was found to have been vandalised, and as a safety precaution, it has had to be demolished. The Somerset Council RoW ref no is WN2/4, ref Bridge no 11557, Issue #86244
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2 April 2026 - Wellbeing
Defibrillators in the local area
With an increased number of defibrillators and bleed kits in Ansford and Castle Cary, an updated list has been produced showing locations and details about each item.
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20 February 2026 - Transport
Railway station: ticket office/waiting room
GWR have installed a temporary ticket/information office whilst extensive works are carried out to the building, starting on 23rd February, during a 12 week program to reinstate the original entrance/exit and the installation of new heritage style seating, lighting and enhanced signage.
Events
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5 May 2026 - 10:00 to 12:00
Wessex Water local drop-in event
Residents are invited to attend a drop in session by Wessex Water staff to answer any issues and queries, on Tuesday 5th May between 10 - 12 am, at The Shambles, Market House in Castle Cary.
Quick Links
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Council Meetings 2026
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
debra.henderson@ansford-pc.gov.uk
Council Chairperson and responsible for Planning & Community Liaison
Cllr Fiona Houlton
fiona.houlton@ansford-pc.gov.uk
Vice Chair and Highways, Transport & Community Liaison
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 ICB (Integrated Care Board)
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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