In view of the promotion of Frome Town and the fact that there will be no relegation movement between the Southern League and Western League it was decided that there would be no relegation from the First Division this season.
It will be stressed at the AGM, when the constitution will be formally decided, that a lack of promoted teams to the league led to the decision to maintain membership numbers.
The Western League is currently four teams under strength from the 22 teams per division suggested by The FA.
Full proposed constitution for 2009/10 season
PREMIER DIVISION
Barnstaple Town
Bideford
Bishop Sutton
Bitton
Brislington
Bristol Manor Farm
Calne Town
Corsham Town
Dawlish Town
Hallen
Ilfracombe Town
Larkhall Athletic (P)
Longwell Green Sports (P)
Melksham Town
Radstock Town
Sherborne Town
Street
Wellington
Welton Rovers
Willand Rovers
FIRST DIVISION
Almondsbury
Bradford Town
Bridport
Cadbury Heath
Chard Town (R)
Clevedon United
Devizes Town (R)
Elmore
Gillingham Town
Hengrove Athletic
Keynsham Town
Minehead (reprieved)
Odd Down (Bath)
Oldland Abbotonians
Portishead Town
Roman Glass St George
Shepton Mallet
Shrewton United
Wells City
Westbury United
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