[4] The ancient Selwood Forest stretched approximately between Gillingham in Dorset and Chippenham in Wiltshire.

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.

It is also part of the Frome and East Somerset county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

[11] The Grade II Listed building, with 10 bedrooms, was used as an almshouse in the 18th and 19th centuries; it has been restored and is a private residence.