Welcome to Chale

Chale is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Isle of Wight

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Chale is referred to in the Doomsday book as “Cela” almost certainly from the Old English “ceole”, a throat, in the transferred sense of a gorge of ravine. There have been settlements in the area since prehistoric times but it is known that there has been continuous settlement in Chale since before 1114 when the Parish Church of St Andrew was founded. It is situated on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, is and always has been a small community. It has a long boundary with the sea and stunning views.

Contact Information

• Mobile: 07854 232 216
• Email: clerk@chaleparishcouncil.gov.uk

• Opening times: 0900-1130; Mon ,Wed-Fri

Forthcoming Meetings

There are currently no scheduled meetings.

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News

2 September 2026 — Transport

ROAD CLOSURES

Future road closures will be posted here:

23 July 2026 — Climate

Fire Prevention Advice on Thatch Properties

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service has circulated the attached leaflet for owners of thatch properties who may feel at a higher risk of fire during extreme weather conditions.

24 February 2023 — Council Business

New Website Launched

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People

Andrew Burroughs

• cllr.andrew.burroughs@chaleparishcouncil.gov.uk
• Deputy Chairman

Dave Stewart

• cllr.dave.stewart@chaleparishcouncil.gov.uk
• Chairman

Pete Gosling

• cllr.pete.gosling@chaleparishcouncil.gov.uk
• Parish Councillor

MICHALA BAILEY

• clerk@chaleparishcouncil.gov.uk
• Clerk

Lynda Burroughs

• cllr.lynda.burroughs@chaleparishcouncil.gov.uk
• Parish Councillor

Claire Critchison

• Ward Councillor

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Council and Staff Figures

• 7

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• 1

  Staff

Area Information

Stats

Population Estimate	510
Unitary Authority	Isle of Wight
Region	South East
Country	England
Postcode District	PO30, PO38
Dialling Code	01983
Police Force	Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police
Fire Authority	Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Health Area	NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG