Connect Somerset Neighbourhood Teams

Find out more and connect with other professionals in your Neighbourhood team

About our neighbourhoods

Connect Somerset operates on a 12 neighbourhood approach, working across geographic and professional boundaries and with communities.

The neighbourhood pages enable professionals to find out more about what’s happening in their neighbourhood and how to get involved.

Find out more about your neighbourhood

1. Bridgwater Neighbourhood Team

Bridgwater is a vibrant and growing town in Somerset, known for its strong community spirit and rich cultural heritage.

2. Chard, Langport, Ilminster and Crewkerne Neighbourhood Team

Chard, Langport, Ilminster, and Crewkerne are rural areas with many small villages.

3. Frome Neighbourhood Team

Frome has a population of 28,000. While it is known for being a thriving and creative community, it also has some of the highest levels of deprivation in Somerset.

4. Mendip Neighbourhood Team

Mendip is a mix of a town and scattered village locations. The town has areas of deprivation and a predominantly white British population.

5. North Sedgemoor Neighbourhood Team

North Sedgemoor is made up of rural towns and villages. The area is popular with tourists, so there are many jobs during the tourist season.

6. Wincanton, Castle Cary and Bruton Neighbourhood Team

Wincanton, Castle Cary, and Bruton have a mix of social and economic areas. Many jobs in these towns are low-skill and low-wage.

7. South Petherton and Somerton Neighbourhood Team

South Petherton and Somerton are rural communities with an older population which are at the southern end of the Somerset Levels.

8. Taunton Neighbourhood Team

Taunton is the county town and has good resources like transport links and a strong local community but there are areas with high deprivation.

9. Wellington and Wiveliscombe Neighbourhood Team

Wellington and Wiveliscombe are home to around 27,200 people living in 11,900 households. Nearly all the population (97%) is white British.

10. West Mendip Neighbourhood Team

West Mendip Neighbourhood is made up of the city of Wells, Glastonbury town the Village of Street, and the surrounding villages and hamlets.

11. West Somerset Neighbourhood Team

West Somerset is a beautiful, safe, and friendly place. However, it has some challenges for the community and young people.

12. Yeovil Neighbourhood Team

Yeovil, the largest town in South Somerset, has a population of around 50,000 residents.

Upcoming meetings

Our meetings are designed to provide valuable insights and updates on various topics relevant to the community.

There are currently no meetings scheduled, please check back for future updates.