Bath and North East Somerset Council
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Bath and North East Somerset Council is the local council for the district of Bath and North East Somerset in Somerset, England.
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Bath and North East Somerset Council | |
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Whole council elected every four years | |
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History | |
Founded | 1 April 1996 |
Preceded by | Avon County Council District councils
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Leadership | |
Will Godfrey[1] since October 2019 | |
Structure | |
Seats | 59 Councillors[2] |
Political groups |
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Joint committees | West of England Combined Authority |
Length of term | 4 years |
Elections | |
First past the post | |
Last election | 4 May 2023 |
Next election | 6 May 2027 |
Meeting place | |
Guildhall, Bath | |
Website | |
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It is a unitary authority, with the powers and functions of a non-metropolitan county and district council combined. The council consists of 59 councillors: 28 from Bath, 8 from Midsomer Norton & Radstock, 6 from Keynsham, and 17 from other areas.