April 13, 2026 The following issues in blue below have been reported to DCC and our Devon County Councillor Cathy Connor has now come back to us with an update  – thank you to Cathy for chasing on our behalf. 1. The large puddle / small lake which has persisted for several weeks by the […]

If you can do either, not necessarily at the same time, then you could help our village church. Steve Polhill, who was organist at St Nicholas’ for more years than anyone seems able to remember, died recently, and now we have no-one to play for our Sunday services. We are relying on ad hoc help from a

March 12, 2026 The attached screenshot is from the Devon CC Highways website (https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/map/map_src/gritbins/). It shows the numbered grit bins in our parish: 388 near Limers Cross 389 and 390 by Sunnyside Farm and on the lane beyond 436 on lane to Higher Crook Farm 412 by the Village Hall 435 by the Nursery (Jacksons) I

EX14 South West Water are flushing the water mains in your area as part of our continuous work to maintain the high quality of water that our customers receive. We flush water through the pipes to remove any natural sediment that can cause your water to appear discoloured.  This will be taking place from 11/11/2025 – 28/11/2025 between 08:00 – 16:00 each

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Groombridge of St. Isidore Farm, who passed away on 25th September 2025. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Funeral Service and Burial: will take place at St. Nicholas Church on Wednesday 15 Oct at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Wake: will be held at the Village Hall

We understand the government is considering weakening planning protection in National Landscapes, and that this proposal is likely to be discussed at the Cabinet next week. Please see the letter that has been drafted, and signed by the National Landscapes Association and many others. If you are as concerned as the Parish Network is please

The NHS Health Check is a free assessment of your overall health and can help identify whether you’re at increased risk of developing certain conditions, such as: Heart disease Diabetes Kidney disease Stroke During the appointment, our team will also provide personalised advice on how to reduce the risk of these conditions. The eligibility criteria

Another great Classical Music Season lies ahead featuring a huge variety of programmes and top-class performers in East Devon venues. In this first newsletter I have highlighted a selection of some wonderful concerts September – December but I am sure many others will follow in future communications.  Local music societies continue to work very hard

Please find attached news regarding neighbourhood planning in the district, including in relation to the on-going preparation of the new East Devon Local Plan and changes in the support available for neighbourhood plan preparation. The newsletter also asks to indicate if your town/parish council and/or neighbourhood planning group would potentially be interested in attending an

Please find attached the latest copy of the Blackdown Hills Parish Network Newsletter which includes details of our next meeting which will take place on October 1st 2025, by zoom. More on this nearer the time. You’ll also find included here a copy of the poster advertising for new members for the Blackdown Practice PPG.