Welcome to Staunton on Wye

Staunton on Wye is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Herefordshire

Staunton-on-Wye is a rural parish, In 2010 the population was 410. Staunton-on-Wye is the main village, located north of the river Wye and the A438 Hereford to Brecon road. The rural hamlets of Letton is also in the parish. The Group Parish Council also includes the parish of Brobury with Monnington-on-Wye. The river Wye has Special Area of Conservation status and the parish overall benefits from a very high quality of environment with a mix of ancient forest, pasture, arable and apple orchards. Staunton has a conservation area centred around the old village school with a number of listed buildings. There are various buildings of special interest around the parish that are listed. South of the A438 the population is more sparse and the scattered mediaeval settlement pattern with few houses more recent than the 19th century. The road network (off the A438) consists largely of narrow lanes that limit potential for development.

Contact Information

clerk@stauntononwye-pc.gov.uk

Forthcoming Meetings

Staunton on Wye Group Parish Council – 7th December 2026

Meeting: Full Council

Staunton on Wye Group Parish Council – 8th February 2027

Meeting: Full Council

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News

14 October 2026 - Planning

NDP Review Gets Underway

The first NDP review meeting will be on 9th November 2026 at Staunton on Wye Village Hall.
22 September 2026 - Council Business

Notice of conclusion of audit: Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2026

Staunton on Wye Group Parish Council Notice of conclusion of audit Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2026 Sections 20(2) and 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Section 16 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)
18 September 2026 - Council Business

NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR A PARISH COUNCILLOR

There is a vacancy for a Parish Councillor for Staunton on Wye Parish. If no election is called, the Council will co-opt to fill the vacancy.
13 August 2026 - Council Business

Notice Relating to Inspection of Documents Relating to External Auditors’ Public Interest Report, Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, Schedule 7

This notice accompanies the publication of the external auditor's public interest report dated 5th August 2026, ensuring that members of the public may (a) inspect the report at all reasonable times without payment, (b) make a copy of it, or any part of it, and that the fee will be zero.

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