The parish, which has a population of 2,582,[1] is within the unitary authority of North Somerset and located on the western edge of the Mendip Hills, close to Weston-super-Mare.

[4] Hutton Court was built in the 15th century as a manor house and has been classified as a Grade II* listed building.

The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, such as the village hall or community centre, playing fields and playgrounds, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning.

The parish falls within the unitary authority of North Somerset which was created in 1996, as established by the Local Government Act 1992.

[9] The parish is represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom as part of the Weston-super-Mare county constituency.