Welcome to Hinton St George
Hinton St George is a picturesque village in South Somerset, surrounded by rolling farmland, orchards and woodland.
Hinton St George is regarded as one of the best villages in Somerset as it retains the character of a thriving rural community with its own local shop & Post Office, church, school and award-winning pub.
Our history can be explored at a glance through the architecture and the layout of the streets.
Contact Information
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Council Business
Draft Conservation Area Appraisal
The draft Conservation Area Appraisal is now available for review here, with printed copies available for reading at locations across the village. We encourage you to review the Appraisal and we look forward to your feedback.
Transport
Temporary Road Closure: West Street and Abbey Street – 23 November 2026
Temporary Road Closure: ttro208765S - West Street and Abbey Street, Hinton St. George
Emergency Planning Session – 21 November
The Parish Council is putting together an emergency plan for the village to help us deal with serious events such as fire, extreme utility failures, or other major incidents. As part of this, we’ll be hosting an Emergency Planning Session at St George’s Hall on Saturday 21st November, 10:30-12:30.
Transport
Proposed No Waiting Zone
Please note that Somerset Council proposes to implement a No Waiting At Any Time restriction in Hinton St George in the junction outside Our Shop.
Events
Alan Turing – the Shelley and the Frankenstein of AI – 7th November 2026
Join us for a talk by Professor Andrew Hodges, the author of "Alan Turing: The Enigma" on the astonishing prediction Turing made in 1950 about "intelligent machinery".
Murder Mystery Charity Supper – 21st November 2026
1st Call Entertainers presents A Murder Mystery Charity Supper at St George's Hall, Hinton St George on Saturday 21st November 2026.
Quick Links
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The Parish Council
Find out more about how the Parish Council represents the village's interests
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Finances
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Amenities and 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 District Council) (opens in a new tab)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
People
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 368 |
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| Unitary Authority | Somerset |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | TA17 |
| Dialling Code | 01460 |
| Police Force | Avon and Somerset Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Somerset CCG |