Category: Parish Council

Burglary to farm outbuildings, Moretonhampstead

Police have received a report of burglary to outbuildings on a farm in the area of Moretonhampstead. This has taken place sometime between 4pm on Sunday 2 November and 9.30am on Monday 3 November.

Items stolen include a quad bike trailer, 2 x Husqvarna chainsaws, pressure washer, hedge trimmer, shovels, various fuel containers/cans, feed trough, along with other items.

Officers are appealing for the community to check CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage for the times above and report any suspicious behaviour.

We would ask other similar properties in the area to consider the following prevention advice;

· check outbuildings regularly, consider reviewing security and the use of locks, security lighting/CCTV etc

· consider the use of clamps/locks and tracking systems on quad bikes

· immobilise vehicles and machinery in a lockable building or out of sight

· remove and secure keys away from vehicles

· secure gates and block unused entrances

· keep a record of serial numbers, photograph vehicles/equipment and note any unique features

More prevention advice can be found on the Devon & Cornwall Police website here: Rural crime prevention | Devon & Cornwall Police

Anyone with information or CCTV in the area mentioned is asked to please phone 101 or make contact via the Devon & Cornwall police website here: How to tell us about an existing case or report | Devon & Cornwall Police quoting 50250283705.

A number of organisations in Devon including Devon County Council, the NHS and charitable organisations have co-produced this strategy to make the pathway for dementia care clearer for all involved. See the full document here: Dementia strategy

The local community police team are holding a meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 19th November in Christow at the bus shelter next to the community shop. This community meeting gives you the opportunity to raise any concerns and to find out what the police are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.

EDITED: Please note the revised dates from Monday 24th-Friday 28th November

We have received revised dates from DCC Highways for the delayed first phase of the road closure above Steps Bridge for removal of vegetation. Work is now due to start on Monday 24th November and finish by the end of the day on Friday 28th November.

Further work to stabilise the embankment is due to take place from 5th January 2026 and is expected to last for 16 weeks.

We will share any further updates as we receive them.

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.