Brixton Parish Council meeting - 28th February 2024
The February meeting of Brixton Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 28th February at 7pmThe meeting will be held in Sherford Community Hub
All welcome
23rd February 2024
News
The meeting will be held in Sherford Community Hub
All welcome
South Hams District Council Press Release
Garden waste service subscriptions now open in the South Hams16th February 2024
South Hams District Council Press Release
We are helping to support our residents16th February 2024
South Hams District Council Press Release
We've balanced our budget and are supporting our residents15th February 2024
South Hams District Council Press Release
Let's talk about alcohol in public spaces13th February 2024
DCC weekly round up
Boost for roads and homelessness budget; making progress with our SEND improvement plans and preventing serious violence strategy launched9th February 2024
DCC - Devolution deal special
Devolved powers and funding proposed for Devon and Torbay27th January 2024
Brixton Parish Council - January meeting
The January meeting of Brixton Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 31st January 2024 at 7pmThe meeting will be held in Brixton Community Room
All welcome to attend
26th January 2024
Devon County Council weekly round up
Storm Isha is on its way; Look twice, save a life; Have your say on a new transport strategy for the region and Check your eligibility for energy bill discount19th January 2024
Devon County Council weekly round up
New Year's resolutions; Storm Henk blows canopy off footbridge; Care-experience young people helping to improve services; Funding available to help set up community reading spaces; Cold weather ahead and The Flock That Rock6th January 2024
Devon County Council weekly round up
Don’t let Christmas go to waste; road repair schemes to benefit from extra funding and number of Devon children receiving school holiday food support continues to rise16th December 2023
Significant disruption to services 3 and 93 – January to March 2024
From 2nd January until 28th March 2024 there will be significantdisruption to bus services 3 and 93.
The A379 will be closed through Stoke Fleming for the whole of this period (2nd January to 28th March). Service 93 will be unable to serve Blackpool Sands or Stoke Fleming. A shuttle service will instead operate between Dartmouth and Stoke Fleming and there will also be alterations to the timings of service 93.
The A379 will also be closed in Modbury between the 8th January and
9th February. Services 3 and 93 will both operate to a temporary reduced timetable as a result of the disruption from both closures. Service 3 will be unable to serve Modbury and journey times will be increased as a result of the diversion. A shuttle service (3M) will operate between Modbury and Yealmpton to connect with the 3 service, with some journeys of the shuttle extending to Plymouth or Harraton Cross.
16th December 2023
Road Closure Brixton to Yealmpton March 2024
ADVANCED NOTICE TO PARISHIONERSRoad Closure Brixton to Yealmpton March 2024
The A379 will be closed to all traffic from Monday 4th March to Friday 8th March at Brixton Dip for patching.
Devon County Council Highways have arranged for buses and emergency vehicles only to continue to have direct access through the Dip. All other vehicles must follow the diversion signs.
Please make plans for these 5 days bearing in mind that access to and from Yealmpton will be limited to using the bus or by following the diversion signs which will be to the west and the north of the village. The road must be closed in this way to ensure the safety of the people completing the repairs.
More information about road closures will be in the February Magazine and on Brixton Facebook
12th December 2023
Road Closure Brixton to Hercules Road, Sherford
Road Closure Brixton to Hercules Road, Sherford.Brixton Parish Council has been informed that the closure of Red Lion Hill and Stamps Hill to Hercules Road at Sherford will be extended beyond the date of the current Traffic Order – July 2024. A further application for a Traffic Order to extend the period of closure will be made by the Sherford Consortium in due course.
More information about road closures will be in the February Magazine and on Brixton Facebook
12th December 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Keeping 'Positivitree'; Help for hotel owners to realise their vision; New temporary home found for library; and what to do if your child is unwell this winter8th December 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Widespread cold and frost...and a little snow!; Plans announced for Family Hubs; Christmas hampers for our care experienced young people; Learn Devon's 'good' say Ofsted; and vaccination take-up ahead of Christmas celebrations1st December 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Black Friday warning from Trading Standards; Sand art conveys serious message; Have you considered a career in childcare?; FREE tree packs available; and quality mark recognises best practice by Adopt South West24th November 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Government gives green light to finalising a Devon and Torbay Devolution Deal; New roads funding will help tackle repair backlog and Royal recognition for Devon’s top volunteer groups18th November 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Beware of rogue traders if your house was damaged by Storm Ciarán; New drive to create bespoke community libraries and a Poppy Appeal message from our Chair10th November 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Storm Ciarán sweeps through Devon; FREE blood pressure checks at Exeter Chiefs this Sunday; Care leaver becomes Chair of the South Bank Centre; New stop smoking service launched; and Bonfire Night safety advice4th November 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Halloween horrors to avoid and the scary truth about pumpkins!28th October 2023
Brixton Parish Council - October meeting
Brixton Parish Council October meeting will be held on Wednesday 1st November at 7pm in Brixton Community RoomAll Welcome
28th October 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
Have your say on Council Tax support17th October 2023
Devon County Council - Cost of Living update
Are you struggling to have enough money to live on?16th October 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
We are reviewing our properties to reduce costs; when you stop smoking, good things start to happen and Devon's children have been getting ‘Farmwise’ for 10 years13th October 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
Dog Control Consultation - Have Your Say12th October 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
We’re investing in specialist educational provision in local communities; local children send anti-smoking message to grown-ups and engagement events to be held for communities hit by flash floods30th September 2023
Brixton Parish Council - September meeting
Brixton Parish Council September meeting will be held on Wednesday 27th September at 7pm in Sherford Community HubAll Welcome
23rd September 2023
SHDC Recycling and Waste
Recycling containers to be delivered to 8,000 homes in the South Hams23rd September 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
District Council finances are in a good position moving forwards21st September 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
Consultation Agreed for Support Scheme for Vulnerable Residents21st September 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
Council working to improve frontline services for residents21st September 2023
Brixton Parish Council Councillor Vacancy
There is a vacancy for a co-opted member on Brixton Parish Council.21st September 2023
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Consultation
Every year we ask our communities and businesses about the level of precept (council tax contribution) for the fire and rescue service. This consultation is open now until midday on 30 November.19th September 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Where's your nearest community fridge? New pilot will bring accommodation for care leavers; Improving services for children with SEND; Apply now for secondary school places15th September 2023
Brixton Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2014 to 2034 - PROPOSED MODIFICATION
Brixton Parish Council has submitted their proposal to South Hams District Council for the modification of the Brixton Neighbourhood Plan, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended).South Hams District Council is consulting residents and other interested stakeholders on the modification proposal for the Brixton Neighbourhood Plan.
Consultation will run for a 6 week period : Friday 8th September 2023 to midnight on Friday 20th October 2023
To view the full proposal or make a comment please visit:
https://www.neighbourhoodplanning.swdevon.gov.uk/brixton
12th September 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Help and advice about what's next after exams! Here are some options for people receiving their A-Level, BTECs, and GCSE results8th September 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Autumn term is coming... are you ready?8th September 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
New family structure is helping foster carers; Exeter's historic Iron Bridge; Making it safer to walk to school; Support for farmers; and a section of the Exe Estuary to close for repairs8th September 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Congratulations on exam results, and next steps with our Work Hub; Investment scam warning; New powers to ease congestion; and the winter vomiting bug, in August!19th August 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Helping children aspire to reach their potential; Pause on plans to stop support for homelessness; Understanding healthy relationships; Childcare availability in Devon; COVID-19 booster; and Let's Talk Teenagers12th August 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Caught exceeding the speed limit; Coronavirus cases rise slightly in the South West; Active Streets trial starts in Exeter; Broken things fixed at The BIG FIX; and ready for coworking?5th August 2023
Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan
My Place, My Views - Results are in8th July 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Testing find 56 per cent of sandwich bars in breach of new allergen law; Marsh Barton Station opened by Transport Secretary and our libraries prepare for a summer of fun!7th July 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Beware of cheap toys that could contain harmful chemicals; we're celebrating young people helped into education, employment or training and could you be better off drinking less?30th June 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Devon celebrates Windrush anniversary; Marsh Barton train station opening; more skills bootcamps launched; library Work Clubs helping refugees, and Government plans to scrap DIY waste charges23rd June 2023
Brixton Parish Council - June meeting
Brixton Parish Council - June meeting28th June at 7pm - Community Room St Marys School
22nd June 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Free activities and meals available to eligible children over the school summer holiday; How does Devon adapt to a warming world and Let's talk about loneliness17th June 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
South Hams joins forces in its drive for cleaner waters16th June 2023
Brixton Parish Council - May meeting
Brixton Parish Council annual meeting will be held on Wednesday 24th May at 7pm in the Brixton Community RoomAll welcome
19th May 2023
Brixton Parish Council - Vacancies for Parish Councillors
There are vacancies for 2 co-opted members on Brixton Parish CouncilClosing date Friday 16th June 2023
18th May 2023
SHDC - Declaration of Result of Poll
Election of a District Councillor for Wembury & Brixton on Thursday 4th May 20239th May 2023
SHDC - Return of Result of Uncontested Election
Election of Parish Councillors for Brixton Parish Council Thursday 4th May 20239th May 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Is your child up-to-date with their vaccinations? Repair cafes go BIG next month; Let's get out for Naturally Healthy May; Improved mental health support; and insulation warning from Trading Standards29th April 2023
Coronation of King Charles III
Planned events in BrixtonPlease also look out for a flyer being delivered with all the details
20th April 2023
Brixton Parish Council - April meeting
Wednesday 26th April 2023Devon County Council is carrying out a review of public rights of way in Brixton parish and there will be a presentation by DCC Officers at the annual meeting commencing at 7pm
This will followed by the meeting of BPC at 7.30pm
All details can be found on BPC website
20th April 2023
Brixton Parish Council - April meeting
Wednesday 26th April 2023Devon County Council is carrying out a review of public rights of way in Brixton parish and there will be a presentation by DCC Officers at the annual meeting commencing at 7pm
This will followed by the meeting of BPC at 7.30pm
All details can be found on BPC website
20th April 2023
Statement of persons nominated
South Hams District CouncilElection of Parish Councillors
The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a Parish Councillor for Brixton Parish Council
14th April 2023
Notice of Poll and & Situation of Polling Stations
South Hams District CouncilElection of District Councillors for
Wembury & Brixton
14th April 2023
Notice of Election
South Hams District Council - Election of Parish Councillors24th March 2023
Notice of Election
South Hams District Council - Election of District Councillors24th March 2023
Brixton Parish Council - March meeting
Brixton Parish Council - March meetingWednesday 29th March 2023 - 7pm
Location - Community Room adjacent to St Mary's School
24th March 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Devolution deal for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay gets closer; Support to help with rising costs of living; Rein in your speed for horses; More money announced for roads; and help keep Devon clean this Spring17th March 2023
Brixton Community Association
Vacancy for Booking Clerk
Brixton Community Association Committee is looking for a volunteer to take on the role of booking clerk.
16th March 2023
The next scheduled elections will be the full District/Borough and Town and Parish Elections on Thursday, 4 May 2023.
The next scheduled elections will be the full District/Borough and Town and Parish Elections on Thursday, 4 May 2023.All Brixton Parish Council current councillors will stand down and elections will be held.
Parish Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of local people and how local issues are dealt with. Being a parish councillor is all about giving back to your community by bringing your energy, passion, and hard-working attitude. You can make a real difference to the local community and wider society in many ways as a parish councillor.
More information can be found on SHDC website https://southhams.gov.uk/candidate-information or by contacting Brixton Parish Council clerk Kirstie Aldridge clerk@brixtonparishcouncil.org.uk
13th March 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
Find out the new South Hams garden waste collection days2nd March 2023
Devon County Council update
Do you have the right photo ID to vote in May?2nd March 2023
River Yealm Harbour Authority Annual General Meeting
River Yealm Harbour Authority Annual General Meeting will be held at1800hrs on Thursday 20th April 2023 at Village Hall Noss Mayo.
All Welcome
17th February 2023
Brixton Parish Council - February meeting
The meeting of Brixton Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 22nd February at 7pm - Community Room adjacent to St Marys SchoolAll welcome
17th February 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Vulnerable children and adults set to benefit from new budget; a fond-farewell and a warm welcome and volunteering for The Big Help Out!17th February 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
Does the South Hams need more car charging points?17th February 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
More funding for vulnerable children and adults, We're listening, Let's connect for children's mental health week, celebrating apprenticeships, Unclaimed energy vouchers, and it's nearly half-term week10th February 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
News Round Up from South Hams District Council3rd February 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Coronation streets; Funding to tackle cost-of-living crisis; Cycling improvements; Toxic mould and more3rd February 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
2023/24 Budget Proposals - Have Your Say27th January 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
Become a District Councillor at South Hams and Make a Difference for the Future27th January 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
Support for families as food poverty rises; our Public Health Nursing service gets glowing report and from home to growing business communities with Devon Work Hubs27th January 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release- Cost of Living
Council using funds to support households in the South Hams26th January 2023
Brixton Parish Council - January meeting
The meeting of Brixton Parish Council will take place on Wednesday 25th January at 7pm - Community Room adjacent to St Marys SchoolAll welcome
20th January 2023
Devon County Council Highways update
Highways information for your community during severe weather17th January 2023
South Hams District Council Press Release
Residents encouraged to sign up now for March garden waste collections9th January 2023
Devon County Council weekly roundup
Keep your new year's resolution; Free support for parents and carers of pre-teens; back to school health advice; New budget to safeguard social care and children's services; and more6th January 2023
Devon County Council weekly round up
You snow the drill... It's our tree-mendous festive round-up of everything yule need to know!21st December 2022
Letter from Sherford Consortium
Letter from Sherford Consortium regarding Stamps Hill / Red Lion Hill road closure from 3rd January 202319th December 2022
Brixton Parish Council newsleter
Brixton Parish Council would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New YearDecember newsletter
18th December 2022
Devon County Council weekly roundup
The secret that could help you save on childcare costs; Check your inbox for FREE school meal vouchers; and Happy Families, Happy Futures16th December 2022
Devon County Council weekly round up
Let's keep warm this weekend; how to check if toys are safe this Christmas and we confirm the appointment of our new Chief Executive10th December 2022
SHDC Recycling and Waste
Thousands sign up for South Hams Garden Waste Subscriptions10th December 2022
Brixton Magazine
For many residents in the village Brixton Magazine can be delivered to your door each month by our team of local deliverersPlease see attached for more details
10th December 2022
Devon County Council weekly round up
Our reaction to yesterday's Autumn Statement and the John Lewis Christmas advert!18th November 2022
Devon County Council update
Devon Remembers; Just one in five councils feel confident financially; More help for households during cost of living crisis; Views welcome on draft EV Charging Strategy; and we have award winning Social Workers11th November 2022
South Hams District Council Press Release
Health and Wellbeing in South Hams11th November 2022
South Hams District Council Press Release
Cost of Living - Help and Guidance10th November 2022
South Hams District Council Press Release
Reduced Council Tax Scheme - Have Your Say on Proposed Changes8th November 2022