The Parish Council has seven members. Gooderstone Parish Council is the third tier of local government, the other two being Breckland District Council and Norfolk County Council.

Gooderstone is a small village  situated in the Breckland District of Norfolk, the village lies six miles (9.7 km) south west of the market town of Swaffham. The parish covers an area of 4.36 square miles (11.29 km2 ) with an approximate electoral population of 315 (2017).

The Parish Council is responsible for:​​

• upkeep of the village street lighting
• the recreation ground
• the play area
• commenting on planning applications
• the war memorial
• the village noticeboard
• general maintenance around the village