17 April 2026 - Transport
Temporary Road Closure: ttro231371S – Lower Ansford, Ansford
Notification of forthcoming road closure.
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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 Right of Way 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.
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19 February 2026 - Council Business
Community Governance View
Here you can find the consultation for the community governance review
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7 February 2026 - Council Business
Petition: proposed merger of two councils
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!
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30 January 2026 - Transport
Station Road – temporary closure
Somerset Highways have announced that Station Road is now closed for preparatory investigations, at the site of the sinkhole, near Almsford Close. The times of the road closure will be 8.00am. to 5.00pm. - Mon - Fri., and the footpath will remain open at all times. Bus services to be diverted.
