Author: Parish Clerk

Please note the new email address for the Clerk at Bridford Parish Council: [email protected]

Precept

At the January meeting the budget was discussed and the Precept – the funding which the Parish Council requests from Teignbridge District Council each year – was agreed. There was much discussion about the cost-of-living crisis, in conjunction with the rising cost of providing services against the need to meet the necessary expenditure of the council. With all these things in mind, a modest increase to the Precept was agreed, taking the total amount requested to £13442 for 2025; an increase of 10% on last year.

Facebook

Bridford Parish Council has a new Facebook page where we will share news from the Parish Council and updates about road closures etc. The link is: https://www.facebook.com/share/14dwub14eC/?mibextid=wwXIfr We will also share relevant items to the Teign Valley Facebook group.

Gritting team

Many thanks to the team of volunteers, including new members, who are continuing to work hard to ensure Pound Lane is gritted in the icy weather. Please take extra care when driving in icy conditions.

Potholes and drains

Many thanks to parishioners who continue to support the Parish Council by reporting issues online and volunteering to clear out blocked drains etc, your help is much appreciated.

If you come across a problem, such as a pothole or blocked drain, please report it to Devon County Council online at:

Report a problem https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/

If you are reporting an emergency that requires immediate attention, please call them on 0345 155 1004. An emergency on the highway is defined as something that is very likely to present an imminent threat to life or serious injury or serious damage to property.

Wishing all our parishioners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Best wishes,

Bridford Parish Council

Weather Ready and Parish Emergency Plan

Please see the link below for advice from the Met Office to help households prepare for the winter weather. The advice covers helping people take care of health and wellbeing, preparing their homes and gardens for weather changes and how to get out and about safely:

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/weatherready

Bridford Parish Council are also in the process of putting together a Parish Emergency Plan which will help to ensure that everyone knows what to do, who to contact and how best to help in the event of any type of emergency, including weather related.

Acorn Community Support funding

Bridford Parish Council recently put in an application to Devon County Council locality fund to support Acorn Community Support to widen their offer to parishioners in Bridford and the wider Teign Valley who are carers and were delighted to receive £1100 for Acorn to use to set up regular carer peer support groups. Many thanks to County Councillors Jerry Brook and Frank Letch who supported our application.