Mendip District Council elections


Prior to its 2023 abolition, Mendip District Council in Somerset, England was elected every four years. On 1 April of that year, the district was abolished and became part of the area of Somerset Council, a new unitary authority.

Political control

The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially acting as a shadow authority alongside the outgoing councils before formally coming into office on 1 April 1974. Political control of the council was as follows:

Leadership

The leaders of the council from 2007 until its abolition in 2023 were:

Council elections