Somerset is a county in the south-west of England. Somerset is a traditional county of England. Advocates of traditional counties state that it is unchanged since the creation of the City of Bristol in 1373. The ceremonial county covers much the same area as the traditional county, but excludes various outliers. The administrative county, that is, the area governed by Somerset County Council, excludes the district of Bath and North East Somerset, and the southern half of Bristol (whose boundaries has greatly expanded since 1373). The name is pronounced as though spelt Summerset but some local people pronounce it Zummerzet with a distinct rolled R, showing two characteristics of the strong local accent. Somerset adjoins Gloucestershire to the north east, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south east and Devon to the southwest. Much of its northern edge is the shoreline of the Bristol Channel. Somerton was the original county town, but in recent years that role has been transferred to Taunton. The only city is Wells.
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| Bath and North East Somerset Council Provides detailed information on the structure of the council, services provided and business opportunities. - Read more http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/ |
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| Somerset County Council Aims to give information about Somerset and its facilities, and to show some of the things to do and see around the county. - Read more http://www.somerset.gov.uk/ |
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| North Somerset Council Details of the services that the council provide and support. - Read more http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ |
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| Sedgemoor District Council Provides details of council services for the Sedgemoor area of Somerset, information on tourism (accommodation, activities and attractions) and advice on the area as a location for business. - Read more http://www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/ |
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| South Somerset District Council Information about the council and the area, includes a searchable database of local photographs. - Read more http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/ |
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| West Somerset District Council Aims and details of local services, district councillors, committees, boards and meetings council information points, planning procedures and vacancies. - Read more http://www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk/ |