Brixton Parish offers the opportunity to embrace village and rural life: a sense of community, tranquillity, a safe environment with public green spaces and beautiful landscapes benefitting from a wide range of local facilities. Our community benefits from both the South Devon National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the close proximity to the historic port city of Plymouth.
The parish of Brixton has a long history which can be traced back to the Domesday Book. The local economy was traditionally based on farming, together with other rural and commercial activities around the river Yealm. The village of Brixton visibly reflects its history with its 14th Century Church and Priests’ Cottages, alongside the historic Feoffee Trust owned cottages and park.
Modern housing, such as Carrollsland (to the south west) and Canes Orchard in Brixton Village, has shaped the current character of the parish and the community, as demand for homes has grown over the years. Construction started of the new town of Sherford in 2016, much of which is currently within the Brixton Parish boundary.
DCC weekly round up - LGR SpecialThe Government is asking some big questions about the future of local government in DevonVisit website 23rd March 2026 |
DCC weekly round upLess than a week to have your say on the future local government in Devon; Support to help households with rising cost of heating oil; Neurodiversity Celebration Week; and Battle of the Bands 2026Visit website 23rd March 2026 |
Brixton Parish Council March meetingThe March meeting of Brixton Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 25th March at 7pm
The meeting will take place in Sherford Community Hub
All welcomeDownload document (pdf) Visit website 19th March 2026 |
SHDC - Press ReleaseSouth Hams District Council commits to its ambitious Council PlanVisit website 17th March 2026 |
DCC weekly round upNew partnership to tackle water quality issues; Additional millions to repair Devon roads; New community car club launches; and new woodland planted at Stover Country ParkVisit website 13th March 2026 |
Local Government Reorganisation in DevonLocal Government Reorganisation
As Devon moves through the Local Government Reorganisation process, it’s important that you feel well-informed and have a chance to share your thoughts on the future of local Government in the area.
The five proposals put forward, with information on the thinking behind their submissions, can be located on the following website https://www.devonlgr.co.uk/
Once you have read the proposals, please have your say in the Government consultation. The deadline for feedback is Midnight 26 March 2026.
Visit website 13th March 2026 |
