28 August 2026 - Newsletter
Somerset Council Report – August 2026
All the latest news from Somerset Council
Welcome to West Hatch
West Hatch is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Somerset
This is the official website of West Hatch Parish Council and provides details of Council Agendas, Minutes and other relevant information to enable the Parish Council to meet the new ‘Code of Transparency for Smaller Councils’. We constantly review the West Hatch website to make it as helpful as possible.
Contact Information
Forthcoming Meetings
News
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22 July 2026 - Society
Update on Somerset Broadband and Digital Connectivity
Connecting Somerset Meeting – 16 July 2026 Representatives from Connecting Devon & Somerset (CDS), Building Digital UK, Openreach and Gideon Amos MP met with parish councils on 16 July to provide an update on broadband delivery across Somerset. Around 15 parishes attended.
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8 July 2026 - Newsletter
Somerset Council Report – July 2026
All the latest news from Somerset Council
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15 June 2026 - Newsletter
Somerset Council report – June 2026
All the latest news from Somerset Council
Events
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19 September 2026 - 10:00 to 12:00
Introduction to Willow Work
Why not try your hand at a new charming skill and see what you can make from willow.
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16 October 2026 - 19:00 to 22:00
Gardeners’ Question Time
Calling All Local Gardeners! Come to our local Gardener's Question Time evening and listen to Ann Kemp, a local knowledgeable gardener who will answer your questions.
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24 October 2026 - 10:00 to 12:30
Festive Pottery Workshop
Calling all local budding potters. Come and make two Christmas Tree decorations under the expert guidance of Sharon Bradford, our local potter.
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Transparency
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Somerset Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
People
Martin Middleton
Chairman
Kate Walters
Councillor
Les Finlayson
Councillor
Richard Sullivan
Councillor
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
337
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Unitary Authority
Somerset Council
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Region
South West
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Country
England
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Postcode District
TA3
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Dialling Code
01823
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Police Force
Avon and Somerset
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Fire Authority
Devon and Somerset
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Health Area
NHS Somerset CCG