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Farrington Gurney is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset


Farrington Gurney is a small rural village located at the foot of the Mendip Hills within the North East of Somerset. In the Domesday book, the village was known as Ferentone. The second part of the name is believed to come from the Gournays, its ancient possessors, including Robert de Gournay in 1225. When Sir Thomas de Gournay was implicated in the murder of Edward II at Berkeley Castle, his estates were confiscated; Farrington was later annexed to the Duchy of Cornwall. The parish was part of the hundred of Chewton.

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5-7 Bath Old Road
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 3HB

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Wellbeing

Health & Well-being Questionnaire Results

In September of 2026 we asked residents to provide feedback through a questionnaire that was placed online and by hard copy. Thanks to all who participated!

Council Business

Parish Council Statement on Local Plan with Instructions for Responding

Here is a draft with instructions and our final response to B&NES proposal of 500 new homes in the village. Please note that we will be updating this until the submission deadline.

Planning

Parish Council meeting – 21st Sept – doors open 7pm @ Methodist Church

An earlier start to the monthly meeting

Climate

Air Quality Timeline

Farrington Gurney's formal air-quality problem emerged from NO₂ pollution associated primarily with the A37/A362 junction and traffic congestion/idling. Monitoring began in January 2017 and continues until November 2026. Full timeline on attached document.

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Population Estimate 950
Unitary Authority Bath and North East Somerset
Region South West
Country England
Postcode District BS39
Dialling Code 01761
Police Force Avon and Somerset Police Force
Fire Authority Avon Fire and Rescue Service
Health Area NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG