Welcome to Cannington

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Introduction

Cannington is a village and civil parish 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Bridgwater in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England. It lies on the west bank of the River Parret, and contains the hamlet of Edstock.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,641 hectares
Population	2,315 (2021)
Density	141 people/km2
Mean age	43.5
Ward	Cannington and Wembdon
District	Sedgemoor
Postcodes	TA5
ONS ID	E04008614

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Council

Contact details for Cannington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Cannington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Cannington Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Cannington Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Cannington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Cannington Parish.

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Local News

Hosted and licensed by Bridgwater Mercury News

Cannington: 160 new homes planned near Hinkley Point C

Published: 16th Jan 2024

Hosted and licensed by Bridgwater Mercury News

Sedgemoor area death notices from the Bridgwater Mercury

Published: 15th Aug 2023

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Government grant to fund affordable Somerset homes

Published: 6th Mar 2023