7.175 – Somerton's population has been grossly under estimated for the purpose of this report and is given as 3693. There is evidence in the 2017 SSDC Settlement Profile for Somerton that the population was then 4339 and other internet estimates are closer to 4697. The outlying parish residents must also be considered when considering existing amenities and facilities in the town. 7.176 – Somerton's key services seem to be exaggerated in this report. The library was threatened with closure in 2