Community Police meeting: 19th Nov 7pm

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.

Steps Bridge road closure update: 24th-28th November 2025

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.

Taxi bus replacement service w/c 20th October 2025

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

Pound Lane road closure 20th October 2025

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.

Meet the Local Police team 15th October 7pm

Your local Neighbourhood Team will be at CHRISTOW at The Bus Stop, by The Christow Community Shop, Village Road Christow EX6 7WA onĀ 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.