West Somerset Council could be jointly managed by its much larger neighbour, Taunton Deane Borough Council. West Somerset Council based in Williton serves just 35,000 people and is England's smallest district authority.
Last night (Monday 4 March 2013), Taunton Deane Borough Council said it would look at plans that could mean joint working between the two authorities.
Crisis talks have been held over the future of West Somerset Council. It's the smallest local authority in England and leaders believe it can no longer afford to stand alone.
Members have been discussing ways of ensuring its survival. Richard Lawrence has been at the meeting in Williton.
West Somerset Council is so financially stretched that its future is in doubt, according to a confidential report seen by the West Country Tonight.
It says the council, the smallest in the country in terms of population, may not be able to continue providing services for much longer - and should consider merging with a neighbouring authority. Our Somerset correspondent David Woodland reports.