The Frome Oakfield councillor, who has been representing the ward since 2007, has moved to join the Liberal Democrats.

Chair of Mendip District Council, Cllr Helen Sprawson-White, who was previously an Independent Councillor, has joined the Liberal Democrats as of Saturday 19th September 2020.

This alters the political make-up of the Council to:

24 Councillors are Liberal Democrat

10 Councillors are Green Party

1 Councillor is other