Welcome to the new Parish Council website. If you would like to advertise any planned events on this site please contact the parish clerk
We are looking for tenders for grass cutting/strimming for the 2026 season
Please email BradworthyPC01@gmail.com for further information. Tenders to be received in a sealed envelope by Tuesday 24th February 2026
Grant Applications
Applications should be submitted by email or post (see "contact us" for details) by 28th February 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
Holsworthy Motor Club is holding its “Bill Vanstone Chairman's Classic Reliability Trial” this year on 22nd February.
They will be starting an approximate 60 mile route at the Holsworthy Livestock New Market.
The route includes 17 sections where they compete off the roads.
The route passes through our parish. There should (hopefully) be about 70 competitors (some on motorcycles and others in cars taking part).
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/
Avian Bird Flu
On 17 October 2022 an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was declared by the Government across the whole of England. This was because of the increased number of cases of the disease across the country.
All bird keepers (whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard) are now required by law to take a range of precautions to protect their flocks. (Jeyes fluid is a Defra approved disinfectant for Avian Influenza).
There are minimum requirements for all bird keepers to follow. If your birds are not housed, they must be kept in fenced / enclosed outdoor areas. Precautions include (amongst others): feeding birds under cover where wild birds cannot access, preventing access by captive birds to ponds and watercourses, and effectively cleansing and disinfecting any hardstanding surfaces in areas where birds are kept.
Further enhanced measures apply for premises with over 500 poultry or other captive birds.
Full details of what is required can be found on the government website - www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu#AIPZ
You can find a self-assessment checklist at the above link to help you put the measures in place, as well as more information about the virus.
You can keep up to date by regularly visiting the avian influenza section on the government website, and by registering for email or text alerts - www.gov.uk/guidance/apha-alert-subscription-service
Remember that if you have poultry/captive birds it is your responsibility to keep updated on any outbreaks and an easy way to do this is by signing up for text notifications – register with the APHA alerts service.
If you have any concerns about the health of your birds, you should promptly speak to your vet.
The risk to public health from the virus is very low, however it is important that people don’t pick up sick or dead birds. You can report finding dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or other dead wild birds, such as birds of prey, to the DEFRA helpline on 03459 335577.
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
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