04/09/2026
DOMINIC ELLISON HOLDS FROME WEST FOR THE GREENS IN BY-ELECTION VICTORY.
Cllr Dominic Ellison has replaced ex Cllr Mike Dunk as the Green Party councillor for Frome West on Somerset Council.
The results were Green Party 633, Lib Dem 524, Cons, 87, Labour 89 and Reform 218 on a turnout of 21%.
Dominic said ' “I’m absolutely thrilled that the people of Frome West have put their trust in me, and I’m very conscious that being elected means the real work starts now. I stood because I think Somerset can do things differently: we can build a social care system that supports people to live independently, with real choice and control, rather than waiting until people reach crisis; we can take flooding and river pollution seriously; improve public transport and reduce the pressure of traffic on our communities; and make sure that when new homes are built, the schools, health services, transport and other infrastructure people need come with them. I’m proud to take those priorities to Somerset Council as a Green councillor, because Green politics is about exactly that combination of principle and practical action - making our communities fairer, healthier, more resilient and better places to live. Politics is changed by people who turn up so huge thanks also to the 30 or so people who door knocked, delivered leaflets and made this possible. The Green Party is looking forward to full Somerset Council election in May 2027. Now is the time to get invovled.”
Dominic Ellison has spent his career working across social care, housing, social enterprise, co-operative development, regeneration and the voluntary and community sector. Much of his work has focused on improving public services, supporting independent living, and giving people greater choice and control over their lives.
He also brings substantial experience of regeneration and economic development, with a particular focus on making that work community-led: ensuring that local people have a meaningful role in shaping the future of their places and that investment creates lasting social and economic value for communities. He has extensive experience of organisational leadership, partnership working and working with local authorities and other public bodies, and a strong interest in how local government can combine strong public services, social justice, community power and environmental responsibility to create a fairer and more sustainable Somerset.
Cllr Shane Collins added 'In light of last night's Channel 4 investigation into Reforms illegal foreign donations it is worth noting the nominated Reform candidate then declared he was not the candidate. This after at least one Reform leaflet to Frome West voters with no candidate or election agent mentioned on the leaflet. Whilst we share the frustrations of Reform voters at the continued privatisation of the NHS, water industry and railway rolling stock etc, as Greens we understand the problem is not small boats and migrants but big yachts and private jets leading to a vastly unequal society and the anger and frustrations that come with it.'
Do join us for a celebratory drink or two tonight Friday 4th Sept at Station Approach in Frome.
