Decision Maker: Constitution and Governance Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that the Constitution and Governance Committee:   1.    Noted the level of support and feedback for the proposals indicated through the consultation. 2.    Agreed that it is clear that this merger is needed, that both Huish Episcopi Parish Council and Langport Town Council wish the merger to proceed, and that the elected members for the Curry Rivel and Langport Division wish the merger to proceed, therefore the committee recommend that Full Council approves the dissolution of the two parishes and the creation of a single parish. 3.    Recommended that an officer-led review be conducted to determine what number of councillors should be elected from each predecessor community to the merged single council, proportionate to the populations of each. 4.    Recommended that the new council shall be called Huish Episcopi & Langport Council.