Cllr Tom Power

25/08/2026

♻️ Bank Holiday collection changes

There will be no recycling or rubbish collections on Monday 31 August due to the bank holiday.

Collections will take place one day later than usual, with the normal schedule resuming afterwards.

17/08/2026

13/08/2026

🌟🌟🌟 It’s Back!!!
Friday 16th October

Map of road closures and parking prohibitions (look for the signs out) that will be in place for Wincanton Carnival on Fri 16th Oct.

The Carnival is run completely by volunteers, is supported by local businesses, and raises money for good causes in our community.
There will be road closures in the evening and parking will be prohibited on the procession routes.

The Evening Procession will start at 7.30pm at the top of the High Street on Bayford Hill and will finish at Bennetts Field Trading Estate.

Road closures will be in place before the procession starts, more info to follow but please take this as advance warning.

Please do share the attached photos with everyone you know to make sure that they are aware of the event and the closures.

12/08/2026

"Residents and businesses should not have to accept declining standards in our town centres as the new normal.

Yeovil is a great town with a proud history, strong businesses and a fantastic community. We should be doing everything possible to make the town centre a place where people want to shop, work and spend their time."

Concerns about anti-social behaviour, street drinking and begging in Yeovil town centre have prompted calls for stronger action and effective enforcement powers to support local businesses and visitors.

10/08/2026

Concerned about reports of street drinking, anti-social behaviour and begging in Yeovil town centre, Cllr Tom Power asked Somerset Council whether the relevant Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) were still in force.

The Liberal Democrat administration confirmed that the PSPOs have lapsed and have not been renewed. They also stated that they have not received reports from the public or partner agencies that would support the need to reapply for a PSPO in Yeovil town centre, despite concerns being raised by local businesses and residents.

We need to be tougher on crime and anti-social behaviour and send a clear message that behaviour which blights our town and village centres will not be tolerated.

21/07/2026

Great to catch up with fellow Cllr Tom Power at the Halfway House in Langport. (Some of the best conversations really do happen down the pub!)

As our Opposition Lead Member for Communities, Environment and Climate Change, Tom has a wide-ranging portfolio. It was good to discuss the work Somerset Council is doing in these areas and where there are opportunities to improve services and deliver better outcomes for residents.

Always useful to take the time to share ideas, challenge thinking and look ahead.

01/07/2026

27/06/2026

Thank you to our brave Armed Forces.

Today, and every day, we stand with you. 🇬🇧

27/06/2026

Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧