Somerset Court, located at the eastern end of the village was built in the late 18th century and is a Grade II listed building.

The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning.

Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.

Although Brent Knoll is the most populous area the ward stretches south to East Huntspill and north to Lympsham.

[5] It is also part of the Wells and Mendip Hills constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.