Tatworth and Forton is a rural parish surrounded by beautiful countryside yet close to major towns. The main centre of population lies two miles south of Chard, although Forton is closer to Chard than to Tatworth and South Chard. The parish is roughly triangular in shape measuring 3.5 miles west to east and 4 miles north to south. It is the most south westerly parish in Somerset, bordered on the east by the River Axe and dorset on the South and West by Devon. There are bus links north and south from Tatworth and South Chard and to Taunton and Yeovil to the east from Forton. The M5 motorway junction is at Taunton.

There are 1115 households and a population of approximately 2700.

Tatworth and Forton History

The Councillors have Co-opted Christopher Doel to join Rebecca Jacobs as your new Parish Councillors. 
 Nigel Tinley - Parish Clerk
Office Hours Tuesday and Friday 10am-12 noon 
Approved Budget 2025-2026 
Parish Council 1st Newsletter 2025

Tatworth Church

News

Parish Newsletters 2024, February, June, September,  December.
Parish Council Meetings.
Amenities Committee 
Finance Meetings
Monthly planning applications:  1st May 
Meeting . 25/00563/HOU 6 Deane Way and 25/00827/FUL Cow Down Lane Whitegate
Parish Council Responses 
Planning applications 22/02461/OUT and 22/02462/OUT for land to the North of Fore Street A and B
Persimmon Forton Rd

Chard Flood Cafe.  The Flood Cafe offers flood-affected people and those worried about future flooding the chance to gather, drink tea, and discuss flooding topics in a friendly, relaxed setting. This gathering is not counselling but a space for open dialogue, discussion and mutual support. There is no agenda DATES ATTACHED 
Village Agent, support for those who need it
Tatworth and Forton Flash Flooding guide
Flood Action Guide-Somerset
 Flood Recovery Guide-Somerset 2024
Your Community is at risk of flash flooding- Do you know what to do 
Due to the generosity of Swiss Tulle, Coombses Pond is now owned by the Parish Council on behalf of the residents. Please be careful if you choose to walk around the pond, at your own risk.
We are looking to improve the entrance area with fencing and footpath. Specification being looked at and then quotes obtained. 
Somerset Council organised lower impact mobility sessions 
Somerset Age UK 
 Somerset Sight-Volunteers Wanted
Important information and support for Unpaid Carers
Domestic abuse service supports record number of young people 
"Living on the Edge" A guide to your rights and responsibilities  of riverside ownership.
Property-Blue Pages 
IN TATWORTH!!
 I regret that due to the lack of community support the Monday evening youth club has been forced to close. The Council will be investigating alternative events for 2025. 
Speed camera data Forton from Chard 22 Feb-11 Mar 24
Speed Camera data Station Rd May 24 
Speed Camera Data Dyke Hill Aug 24 
Speed Camera Data Dyke Hill Dec 24 
Speed camera Data Waterlake Rd March 25 
St. Margaret’s Hospice
St. Margaret’s Hospice
 Somerset GP Community Pharmacy "Think Pharmacy
 Please note that Tatworth allotment area is for allotment holders only and is not a general public area. No dogs are allowed in this area.
Your recycling and rubbish collection day might be changing, please see attached.