In the Teign Valley
News and information from Bridford Parish Council
Devon County Council (DCC) Highways department have informed us that they have arranged for a taxi to serve Bridford whilst Pound Lane is closed for planned maintenance during the week commencing 20th October, as buses will not be able to access the village. This service is fully funded by DCC so is FREE to passengers.
This will be operated by Your Cabs. Passengers need to book in advance to use this service by calling Your Cabs on 07554 411511.
Further details here: Bus replacement service
Devon County Council (DCC) Highways are due to carry out some scheduled maintenance work at the bottom of Pound Lane which will require the closure of the bottom part of the road closest to the B3193 from 20th October 2025 for three days. See One network for further details: Causeway one.network
We have also been in touch with DCC Highways regarding further work needed to repair the surface in the first 20 metres of Pound Lane from the B3193 where a gully has formed in the road due to running water degrading the road surface and this is proving a risk to safety particularly for cyclists and motorcycles. In the winter, the water will freeze over so that the entire section is icy and dangerous for all vehicles to pass.
If the spring plate that used to control the flow of water at the side of the road is to be replaced and the gully improved to redirect the water, it is likely that the road would need to be closed for a week. We have requested that this take place during school holidays if possible to minimise disruption. DCC Highways are currently assessing the situation and will update us shortly. We will post a further update here in due course.
Your local Neighbourhood Team will be at CHRISTOW at The Bus Stop, by The Christow Community Shop, Village Road Christow EX6 7WA on 15th October 2025 at 7pm-8pm.
Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what the Police are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.
Everyone is welcome.
We have received notice from DCC Highways that the Teign Valley Road, B3193 will be closed between the Christow Gidleys Meadow junction and the Teign House Inn for up to 5 days from Friday 19th December 2025. Work will take place between 9am and 3pm.
We have been informed by Devon County Council Highways that they are currently in the process of rescheduling the repair work at Steps Bridge, Dunsford Woods.
The scope of the works will include two phases of road closures:
Phase 1 – Preliminary works – vegetation clearance and tree cutting.
This phase is scheduled to commence at the end of October and will last for up to two weeks, from Monday 20th October to 10th November 2025.
Phase 2 – Main works – carriageway stabilisation and the reinstatement of safety barriers.
The work is scheduled for early next year, starting from Monday 5th January 2026 and is expected to last for 16 weeks.
We will share any further updates as we receive them.
Please note that, in line with the latest regulations, the Clerk now has a new email address: clerk@bridfordparishcouncil.
Please use this email address to contact the Clerk from now on and please update your contacts list accordingly if you regularly email us.
Teignbridge District Council’s household support fund is open for applications for anyone struggling to meet the needs of their household in the short term. Further details about the fund and an application form can be found here:
Teignbridge District Council are carrying out a consultation about Licensing policy under the Licensing Act 2003.
For further details and to make comments on the consultation, please see the poster here: Parish Clerks – Public Notice
Recent changes to bus services run by Stagecoach in Devon can be found here: Services changes from 31 August 2025 – Travel Devon
One change that affects the bus service to Bridford is a change to the bus stop for buses departing from Exeter, as per the details below:
Devon County Council have published their latest Annual Public Health report.
An Annual Public Health Report (APHR) is a comprehensive document produced by the Director of Public Health for a local authority. It provides an overview of the health status of the local population, highlights key health issues, and outlines public health priorities and actions taken over the past year. The APHR is a statutory requirement and Directors of Public Health and mandated to produce these reports annually as part of their professional responsibilities.
The APHR report aims to inform stakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public, about the health challenges and progress within the community.
The latest Annual Public Health Report: ‘Turning the Tide: Tackling alcohol harm in Devon’, can be found here: Annual Public Health Report 2024-25