The West Santo Area Council is a local government entity situated on the western coast of Espiritu Santo Island in Sanma Province, Vanuatu. It is one of 11 area councils within the province and operates as the grassroots administrative unit closest to the communities it serves. These councils play a crucial role in local governance, community development, and the implementation of national policies at the village level.

In November 2021, the West Santo and North West Santo Area Councils jointly launched the Western Santo Sustainable Development Plan 2030. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Santo Sunset Environment Network, involved extensive community consultations across more than 42 villages, engaging over 5,000 residents. The plan aligns local development priorities with the SANMA Provincial Strategic Development Plan, Vanuatu's National Sustainable Development Goals (NSDP), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).