Welcome to Stoke St Mary

Stoke St. Mary is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Somerset

Stoke St Mary was mentioned in Domesday, but the first written record dates from 854 AD. The village itself has many listed old houses, with the Church’s tower dating from the thirteenth century. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Haydon and Shoreditch, as well as a scattering of ex farmhouses set in the Vale and along the ridge which forms Stoke Hill. Though only 3.2 miles from the centre of Taunton, the village is uncompromisingly rural. We have a vibrant village community with regular activities in the village hall, and we are redeveloping the play park to cater for the growing number of children in the village.

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Forthcoming Meetings

Parish Council Meeting Thurs, 16th July 2026

Committee: Full Council

Parish Council Meeting, Thurs 17th Sept 2026

Committee: Full Council

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News

29 May 2026

Notice of Public Rights & Publication of Annual Governance & Accountability Return

Accounts for Year Ending 31 March 2026
22 May 2026

Parish Council Meeting 21st May 2026

Further to concerns expressed by some members of the public in relation to the former Crown Estate land, Cllr Rob Hossell made a short presentation at the beginning of the meeting, to explain what we know, and what lies ahead in terms of process/the Somerset Local Plan.
14 May 2026 - Climate

Flooding Resilience Workshop – Weds 20th May

This is a FREE workshop for all residents (and friends) who would like to learn from the experts about how best to prepare your home against flooding. It will work as a drop in session, running between 2.30 - 6.30pm on Weds 20th May, in Stoke St Mary Village Hall.
14 May 2026 - Climate

Flooding Resilience Roadshow – Weds 20th May 2026

Come along and learn how to protect your home from flooding. It will work as a pop-in/pop-out session from 2.30 pm - 6.30pm.

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