Somerset Local Community Networks

Improving outcomes for residents by establishing strong connections between Somerset Council, our communities and our partners

What we do

Local Community Networks are the ‘voice’ of our communities. We engage and improve outcomes for residents by establishing strong connections between the Somerset Council, our communities, businesses and our partners.

You will find 18 Local Community Networks across Somerset. Covering every parish – urban, rural, coast and countryside. Each will be different. And every voice heard.

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Useful information

Local Community Network Meetings

Find information about Local Community Network meetings taking place in your area

What is a Local Community Network?

A Local Community Network is a local group that brings together residents, community organisations, parish/town councils and public services

Terms of reference for Local community Networks

Includes information about the purpose, role and function of the Local Community Networks

Local Community Networks Handbook

A guide to running area board meetings including membership, roles, and rules

Local Community Networks Annual Report 2024/25

An overview of the work of Somerset Council’s 18 Local Community Network (LCN) areas. It highlights the great work of our partners and shows how working together locally has helped improve things for residents and communities.

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Latest news

Local Community Networks
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Major incident and flood response update: 1 February 2026

Somerset Council continues to work alongside emergency services, health colleagues, the Environment Agency, local voluntary organisations and other key partners in response to the county’s latest flooding incident.  Multi-agency meetings have been held over…

Local Community Networks

Major incident and flood response update: 31 January

Somerset Council, emergency services and key partners continue joint response effort Somerset Council has been…

Local Community Networks

Voting in the Somerset Youth Parliament elections begins

Young people across Somerset have the opportunity to vote to elect their new representatives to…

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Contact us

If you would like more information about Local Community Networks or you have questions, please contact the Local Community Networks Team.

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