Somerset
Citizens Somerset
Who are we?
We are Citizens Somerset, a Citizens UK Chapter.
Together, we organise to overcome injustice and win change on the things that you and your local communities care about most across our County. Our alliance is formed of ten members from schools, churches and community groups.
What are we fighting for?
The priority issues voted on by members in our community include:
- Community Safety
- Housing and Homelessness.
- A real Living Wage
Founding Members
- Diocese of Bath & Wells
- King's Schools Taunton
- YMCA Taunton
- Queen's College
- Taunton Deane & South Sedgemoor Methodist Circuit
- Taunton Mavericks
- Taunton United Reformed Church
- Wellington School
- West Somerset Quakers
Members
- Avishayes Primary School, Chard
- Holyrood Academy, Chard
- Lyngford Park Primary School, Taunton
- Staplegrove Primary School, Taunton
- St James Church School, Taunton
- Taunton Deane & South Sedgemoor Methodist Circuit (7 Churches)
- Taunton Malayali Community Group (TMC)
- Taunton United Reformed Church
- The Castle School, Taunton
- Wellington School
- West Somerset Quakers ( Area Meetings)
Co-chairs
- Rob Stevens
- John Haines (interim)
WANT TO JOIN OUR CHAPTER?
We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them and we're always looking for new members to join us!
Get in touch with our local Community Organiser using the form below.
Find out more about the benefits of becoming a Citizens UK member.
Keep in touch
News, stories and updates
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Citizens Somerset Community Safety Campaign Underpass ActionFran Hicks, West Somerset Quakers, reflects on taking action to improve community safety.
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Community Voices Heard at Citizens Somerset Listening EventVoices from across Taunton and Wellington came together in a powerful show of community spirit at the Citizens Somerset Listening Event, to share their hopes for the future of Somerset.
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St James Church School Young Leaders Secure Promises for Safer Parks in TauntonYoung leaders from St James Church School have been making waves in their community, taking action to make their local park safer.
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