Welcome to Chew Stoke
Chew Stoke is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset
The village of Chew Stoke is located at the northern end of Chew Valley Lake, approximately 9 miles south of Bristol, 11 miles north of Wells and 12 miles west of Bath.
Listed in the Domesday Book as Chiwestoche the suggestion is it may have had some military connection at the time – the name “Stoke” comes from the old English stoc meaning a stockade.
Chew Stoke is a well-served community with a pub, shop, restaurants, primary & secondary schools, a GP surgery and Village Hall. It is also home to a variety of thriving clubs and societies.
There are two places of worship in the village: St Andrew’s Church and the Methodist Chapel.
With a population of around 850 residents, Chew Stoke lies at the foot of the Mendip Hills, an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Contact Information
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- Chew Stoke Village Hall
Church Lane
Chew Stoke
BS40 8TU
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Planning
CSPC response to B&NES Draft Local Plan
CSPC supports the principle of housing development on Hedgehogs Field. The Parish Council’s view has not changed in this regard. However CSPC believes that there are important areas where the Draft Local Plan 2025 – 2043 (Regulation 19) is not sound, please read the response below.
Planning
Draft Local Plan released, potential for around 100 houses on Hedgehogs proposed
The revised draft B&NES Local Plan has designated Hedgehogs Field in Chew Stoke, (Chew Lane) as a potential development site for up to 100 houses. Residents are invited to take part in the Consultation. Please note this is not a planning application.
Society
House for sale, Salway Close
Please see details of a house for sale via English Rural Housing Association
Newsletter
Chew Stoke Parish Magazine – November 2026
Chew Stoke and Nempnett Thrubwell's November Parish Magazine
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Bath and North East Somerset Council)
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Chew Stoke Village Hall
Use this link to book the Village Hall
People
Nick Baker
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nick. baker@ chewstokeparishcouncil. gov. uk - Deputy Chair
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 835 |
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| Unitary Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | BS40 |
| Dialling Code | 01275 |
| 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 |