Welcome to Over Stowey

Over Stowey is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Somerset

Over Stowey is a small village and civil parish in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, South West England. It sits in the foothills of the Quantock Hills, just above Nether Stowey and 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Bridgwater. The parish includes the hamlets of Plainsfield, Aley, Adscombe, Friarn and Bincombe.

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21 April 2026 - Council Business

NOTICE OF WORK AT OVER STOWEY CEMETERY

This is scheduled to start on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 and last for approximately two weeks
22 October 2025 - Council Business

Parish Clerk Vacancy

The Clerk has handed in her notice and there a vacancy for this role. Please read all the relevant documents and if you are interested in applying, please send the completed application form to: clerk@overstoweyparishcouncil.gov.uk

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