Welcome to the new Parish Council website. If you would like to advertise any planned events on this site please contact the parish clerk
Grant Applications
Applications should be submitted by email or post (see "contact us" for details) by 28th February 2026 Please include a copy of your accounts, if possible how much you are requesting and details of the project this is being requested for.
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ROAD CLOSURES
Events
Devon County Council
Street light not working? Large pothole? Please report on the Devon County Council website dedicated to Highways matters. It's very easy, just drill down on the interactive map and it will allow you to pinpoint the exact area where the problem is. You can also upload a photograph from your phone. You can also see if a problem has already been reported. Please take a look. It is very easy to use and it works!
https://www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/
Torridge District Council Planning Applications
Current Planning Applications. Please click on the link which will take you to the relevant page on the Torridge District Council Planning Portal and direct any comments to the Planning Department at Torridge District Council
The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 came into force on 18 March 2026.
- Recognises incidents on roads and paths – not just those which happen in fields and enclosures.
- Allows courts to require offenders to pay costs associated with the seizure and detention of a dog involved in a livestock worrying or attack incident.
- Adds camelids (such as llamas and alpacas) to the list of animals protected under the legislation, recognising their growing presence in farming.
- Increases the maximum penalty facing those whose dogs attack or chase livestock from £1,000 to an unlimited fine.
The law also gives officers investigating livestock worrying incidents new powers, including:
- Seizing and detaining dogs suspected of chasing, attacking, or worrying livestock – even when no owner is present at the time.
- Entering premises under warrant to recover items or evidence linked to an investigation.
- Taking forensic samples from dogs, such as DNA or dental impressions, to help identify whether a dog was involved.