Bridford, Devon

Information received from Devon County Council Highways about their planned surface dressing programme which will take place between May and September 2026:

As part of our annual maintenance programmes, we will be undertaking surface dressing in Chudleigh & Teign Valley Division . Our Contractor, Kiely Bros, will deliver leaflets with more details to residents a few days prior to the start of works.

The sites for 2026 are:

• B3212 Farrants Hill, Dunsford
• Church Hill, Tedburn St. Mary
• Road past Slonscombe Farm, Moretonhampstead
• B3344 Station Hill, Chudleigh
• B3344 Millstream Meadow to A38 off-slip, Chudleigh
• B3193 Teign House Inn to Bridford Bridge junction, Bridford

To ensure the safety of road users and our workforce, traffic management measures – including road closures and temporary parking restrictions – will be in place. There may be short periods of restricted access to properties and motorists are advised to allow extra time for travel.

We aim to place signage out at least 7 days before planned work begins, and we will letter-drop residents and businesses directly impacted by the works a few days beforehand.

Most sites are completed within one day. Larger sites may take up to three days. A five day ‘weather window’ is displayed on signs to allow flexibility with planned dates in case of wet weather as the materials require dry road surfaces before they can be laid.

Given that planned dates may change due to weather, up-to-date information will be available on the one.network: https://one.network

For access queries and dates of work, please contact our Contractor, Kiely Bros, on 0121 772 3800 (option 1) or via [email protected]

Further information regarding the Surface Dressing Programme 2026 across Devon is available on our website: https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/traffic information/roadworks/surface-dressing/

The Parish Council understands that the road closure has been extended to 22nd May 2026 in order that essential safety works can be completed.

The recent bad weather and need to work around extensive scaffolding has delayed the work. In addition, drainage is being improved and resurfacing undertaken to avoid further closures at a later date.

The contractor has thanked everyone for their patience whilst these essential safety works are completed.

Just a reminder to save the date for the Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday 7th May at 6pm in the Village Hall. All parishioners are welcome and refreshments and nibbles will be served.

We will look back at work of the Parish Council over the past year and hear from volunteers about the valuable work they have been doing too. It is also an opportunity for parishioners to raise questions and discuss any local issues. We hope you’ll be able to join us!

The Annual Parish Meeting of Bridford Parish Council will be held on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 6pm in the Village Hall in Bridford.

All parishioners are welcome to attend to hear about the work of the Parish Council and volunteers over the past year and to discuss local issues. Nibbles and refreshments will be served.

We have been asked by colleagues at Moretonhampstead Parish Council to share the following information and surveys regarding the closure of Moretonhampstead hospital and the future of the public toilets.

Moretonhampstead Hospital

The parish council, Moretonhampstead Health Centre, other health and wellbeing organisations, and the wider community are very concerned about the closure and proposed sale of the hospital building. Although based in this parish, Moretonhampstead Health Centre provides vital services to around 3,500 patients across a large area of Dartmoor, including Moretonhampstead, Whiddon Down, Drewsteignton, Bridford, Bovey Tracey, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, and areas towards Princetown.

Keeping the hospital open and providing a local health hub would allow the NHS, the Health Centre, and local health and wellbeing organisations to improve health services for our rural population.

I recently met our local MP, Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride MP, with the Practice Manager of Moretonhampstead Health Centre to discuss our concerns about the hospital closure and sale and to seek his support.

Moretonhampstead Public Toilets

Teignbridge District Council currently runs Moretonhampstead’s only public toilets, located in Court Street Car Park, and they provide welcome facilities for visitors, shoppers, tourists, and bus drivers. TDC is considering withdrawing funding for public toilets by March 2027, and Moretonhampstead Parish Council has been asked whether it will take over the toilets.

Please see below the verges management plan for 2026

Bridford Verges Management Plan 2026 (2)

Please see below the meeting dates for 2026/7:

Bridford Parish Council meeting dates 2026.7

Please see below an advert for youth support services available in the local area and online:

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