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Local Councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. They represent public interest as well as individuals living within the ward in which he or she has been elected to serve a term of office. Councillors have regular contact with the general public through council meetings, telephone calls or surgeries.

Councillors are not paid a salary for their work, but they do receive allowances. All members of the Council are required to complete a register of interests form.

South Somerset District Council is made up of 60 locally elected members - 39 Liberal Democrats, 15 Conservatives and 6 Independents (as at 15 October 2019.

Our Leader and Chairman
Council Leader: Cllr Val Keitch (from 01/09/2018).
Council Chairman: Cllr Paul Maxwell. Vice Chairman: Cllr Jenny Kenton.
Leader of the Opposition (Conservative Party): Cllr Linda Vijeh.
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party: Cllr Nick Colbert.
Leader of the Independents: Cllr Dave Bulmer.

To find your councillor please use the links below:

Councillor by Ward
Councillor	Political party	Ward
Councillor Jenny Kenton Vice Chairman of Council 89 Holyrood Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2EA Home mobile: 07921 574019 Work: jenny.kenton@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Blackdown & Tatworth
Councillor Martin Wale Foxdon Cottage, Foxdon Hill, Wadeford, CHARD, TA20 3AN Work: 01460 65190 Work: martin.wale@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Blackdown & Tatworth
Councillor Hayward Burt 9 Casterbridge Place, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0AF Home mobile: 07543 854391 Work: hayward.burt@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Blackmoor Vale
Councillor William Wallace Lemons Ground, Yenston, TEMPLECOMBE, BA8 0NG Home: 01963 370423 Home: william.wallace@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Blackmoor Vale
Councillor Lucy Trimnell 43 Cuckoo Hill, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0AF Home mobile: 07584 063844 Work: lucy.trimnell@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Bruton
Councillor Peter Seib Deputy Leader of Council 11 Forde Park, YEOVIL, BA21 3QP Home mobile: 07970 194710 Home: peter.seib@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Brympton
Councillor Alan Smith 241 South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AE Home: 01460 77739 Work: alan.smith@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Brympton
Councillor Jeny Snell 18 Fosse Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3UQ Home mobile: 07956 442131 Work: jeny.snell@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Brympton
Councillor Mike Stanton King's Pleasure, 24 Silver Street, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BZ Home mobile: 07802 472160 Work: mike.stanton@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Burrow Hill
Councillor Mike Lewis The Gatehouse, Church Path, Queen Camel, Somerset, BA22 7NX Home: 01935 851536 Work: michael.lewis@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Camelot
Councillor Henry Hobhouse 1 The Courtyard, Cary Road, North Cadbury, YEOVIL, BA22 7DJ Home mobile: 07970 867108 Work: henry.hobhouse@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Cary
Councillor Kevin Messenger Bay Tree, South Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7ET Home mobile: 07969 150646 Work: kevin.messenger@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Cary
Councillor Garry Shortland Hillside, Forton Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2HS Home mobile: 07982 591025 Work: garry.shortland@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Chard Avishayes
Councillor Tricia O'Brien 2 Phoenix Courtyard, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FE Home mobile: 07950 474629 Work: tricia.obrien@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Chard Combe
Councillor Martin Carnell 24 Nursery Gardens, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1HH Home mobile: 07411 696725 Work: martin.carnell@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Chard Crimchard
Councillor Jason Baker 4 High Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QB Home mobile: 07736 310805 Work: jason.baker@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Chard Holyrood
Councillor Dave Bulmer 2 Silver Street, CHARD, TA20 2AY Home mobile: 07774 523661 Work: dave.bulmer@southsomerset.gov.uk	Independent	Chard Jocelyn
Councillor Nicola Clark 5 Silver Street, Stoford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9UF Home mobile: 07429 831737 Work: nicola.clark@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Coker
Councillor Gina Seaton The Hall, 1 High Street, West Coker, YEOVIL, BA22 9AG Home: 01935 862233 Home: gina.seaton@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Coker
Councillor Mike Best 186 Park View, CREWKERNE, TA18 8JH Home: 01460 74245 Home: mike.best@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Crewkerne
Councillor Ben Hodgson 26 Hermitage Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8ES Home mobile: 07340 878019 Work: ben.hodgson@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Crewkerne
Councillor Robin Pailthorpe 87a South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AA Home mobile: 07835 711 073 Work: robin.pailthorpe@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Crewkerne
Councillor Tiffany Osborne Morningside, Stoney Lane, Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0HY Home mobile: 07876 565546 Work: tiffany.osborne@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Curry Rivel, Huish & Langport
Councillor Clare Paul Tuppence House, Stembridge, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6BP Work mobile: 07879 423117 Work: clare.paul@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Curry Rivel, Huish & Langport
Councillor Paul Maxwell Chairman of Council Chapel Cottage, Court Mill Lane, Merriott, CREWKERNE, TA16 5NL Home: 01460 271155 Home mobile: 07766 917 049 Work: paul.maxwell@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Eggwood
Councillor Mike Hewitson 30 Church Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5PS Home mobile: 07970 012539 Work: mike.hewitson@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Hamdon
Councillor Brian Hamilton 9 Greenfylde Close, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FJ Home: 01460 53918 Work: brian.hamilton@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Ilminster
Councillor Val Keitch Leader of Council 1 Heron Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BX Home mobile: 07850 967503 Work: val.keitch@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Ilminster
Councillor Malcolm Cavill Rowsalls, Beercrocombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6AJ Work: 01823 481335 Work: malcolm.cavill@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Islemoor
Councillor Neil Bloomfield 45 Paulls Close, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DE Home mobile: 07545 951917 Work: neil.bloomfield@southsomerset.gov.uk	Independent	Martock
Councillor Louise Clarke 75 Stapleton Close, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6HT Home mobile: 07467 390410 Work: louise.clarke@southsomerset.gov.uk	Independent	Martock
Councillor Sarah Dyke The Rising Sun, Cucklington, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9PY Home mobile: 07979 535542 Work: sarah.dyke@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Milborne Port
Councillor Linda Vijeh 3 Rectory Court, Vicarage Hill, Combe St Nicholas, CHARD, TA20 3NE Home mobile: 07971 785069 Work: linda.vijeh@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Neroche
Councillor Tony Capozzoli 5 Church Street, Ilchester, YEOVIL, BA22 8LW Home: 01935 840011 Work: tony.capozzoli@southsomerset.gov.uk	Independent	Northstone, Ivelchester & St Michael's
Councillor Charlie Hull Footsteps, High Street, Charlton Adam, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7AR Home mobile: 07979 917882 Work: charlie.hull@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Northstone, Ivelchester & St Michael's
Councillor Paul Rowsell The Halfway House Inn Country Lodge, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RE Work: paul.rowsell@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Northstone, Ivelchester & St Michael's
Councillor Anthony Vaughan Corner Cottage, Lower Chillington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0PU Home mobile: 07506 285049 Work: anthony.vaughan@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Parrett
Councillor Adam Dance 19 South Street, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 3AE Home mobile: 07767 224213 Work: adam.dance@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	South Petherton
Councillor Crispin Raikes 11 St James Street, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BS Home mobile: 07968 291588 Work: crispin.raikes@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	South Petherton
Councillor Robin Bastable Southmarsh Farm, Charlton Musgrove, Somerset, BA9 8HW Home mobile: 07976 317179 Work: robin.bastable@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Tower
Councillor Gerard Tucker Langata, High Street, Aller, Langport, TA10 0QN Home mobile: 07854 379938 Work: gerard.tucker@southsomerset.gov.uk	Independent	Turn Hill
Councillor Tim Kerley 43 Pinewood, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6JW Home mobile: 07949 798507 Work: tim.kerley@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Wessex
Councillor Dean Ruddle Freshfields, Cartway Lane, Langport Road,, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6JH Home mobile: 07976 556054 Work: dean.ruddle@southsomerset.gov.uk	Independent	Wessex
Councillor Nick Colbert Lyndhurst, Burrowfield, BRUTON, BA10 0HH Home mobile: 07748324508 Home: nick.colbert@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Wincanton
Councillor Colin Winder 2 Mill Street, WINCANTON, BA9 9AP Home: 01963 33462 Work: colin.winder@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Wincanton
Councillor Sue Osborne Oxenford Farm Cottage, Dowlish Wake, ILMINSTER, TA19 0PP Home mobile: 07843 341 603 Home: sue.osborne@southsomerset.gov.uk	Conservative Party	Windwhistle
Councillor Peter Gubbins 1 Holywell Hollow, Halves Lane, East Coker, YEOVIL, BA22 9NG Home: 01935 862062 Home: peter.gubbins@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil College
Councillor Kaysar Hussain 12 Roping Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4BD Home mobile: 07708 836635 Work: kaysar.hussain@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil College
Councillor Andy Kendall 41 Coronation Avenue, YEOVIL, BA21 3DZ Home: 01935 421792 Home: andy.kendall@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil College
Councillor Tony Lock 71 St Michael's Road, YEOVIL, BA21 5AH Home: 01935 700061 Home mobile: 07929 782215 Work: tony.lock@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Lyde
Councillor David Recardo 83 Lyde Road, YEOVIL, BA21 5DH Home mobile: 07725 665998 Work: david.recardo@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Lyde
Councillor John Clark 10 Summerlands, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3AL Home: 01935 425689 Work: john.clark@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Summerlands
Councillor Pauline Lock Poplars Farm, Yeovil Marsh, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3QN Home mobile: 07881 756530 Work: pauline.lock@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Summerlands
Councillor Wes Read Wellcombe House, Ilchester Road, YEOVIL, BA21 3BL Home mobile: 07971 030005 Home: wes.read@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Summerlands
Councillor Karl Gill 44 Westbourne Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DQ Home mobile: 07809 401488 Work: karl.gill@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Westland
Councillor David Gubbins 1 Holywell Hollow, Halves Lane, East Coker, Yeovil, BA22 9NG Home mobile: 07885 976886 Work: david.gubbins@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Westland
Councillor Andy Soughton 40 Richmond Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1BA Home mobile: 07894 879248 Work: andy.soughton@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Westland
Councillor Mike Lock Poplars Farm, Yeovil Marsh, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3QN Home: 01935 474089 Work: mike.lock@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Without
Councillor Graham Oakes 184 St Michael's Avenue, YEOVIL, BA21 4LX Home mobile: 07904 992491 Work: graham.oakes@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Without
Councillor Rob Stickland 33 Eastville, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4JD Home mobile: 07850 264406 Work: rob.stickland@southsomerset.gov.uk	Liberal Democrats	Yeovil Without

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