A workhouse was built on Church Lane in Bletchingley to serve the union, opening in 1839.
In 1872 sanitary districts were established, giving public health and local government responsibilities for rural areas to the existing boards of guardians of poor law unions.
The Godstone Rural District Council held its first meeting on 28 December 1894 at the Clayton Arms (later renamed the White Hart) at 71 High Street, Godstone, which had been the meeting place of the board of guardians.
Henry Albert Barclay of Underhill in Bletchingley was appointed the first chairman of the council.
[5] Godstone Rural District was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972.