Welcome to Moretonhampstead
Moretonhampstead is an English civil parish within the district of Teignbridge and the county of Devon
Moretonhampstead Parish Council is the first tier of local government and the one closest to the community, serving Moretonhampstead’s residents, businesses and visitors. The Parish Council operates at a level below the District and County Councils and can help on a number of local issues, such as providing play areas and grants to help local organisations. The Council also maintain the open spaces in Moretonhampstead, such as the Churchyard and the Sentry. Please take a look around; we’d love to hear from you, so please get in touch.
Contact Information
- Phone
- 01647 440041
- Mobile
- 07983 277367
- Facebook (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Green Hill
Fore Street
Moretonhampstead
Devon
TQ13 8LL - Opening times
- 8am to 1pm
Monday to Friday (Excluding Thursday)
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Wellbeing
Court Street Public Toilets – Progress on Proposed Asset Transfer
The Parish Council has agreed in principle to progress the transfer of the Court Street public toilets from Teignbridge District Council. Legal checks and negotiations are now underway, and further updates will be provided as the process continues.
Council Business
Government launches review of local government reorganisation programme
The government has launched a review of its local government reorganisation programme, pausing work in 14 areas including Devon. Elections in May 2027 will proceed on existing boundaries.
Wellbeing
St Andrew’s Churchyard Celebrates Bronze Award – Help Us Aim Higher Next Year
St Andrew’s Churchyard has received a Bronze Award in the BRAMM Cemetery of the Year Awards. The council is proud of this achievement and asks residents to help us aim for silver or gold by keeping the churchyard free of plastic flowers and wind‑blown litter.
Transport
A382 Pepperdon Hall Lane – Update from Devon County Council
Devon County Council has confirmed delays to the A382 works at Pepperdon Hall Lane due to unforeseen ground conditions. The road is now unlikely to reopen on 28 August and is expected to reopen the following week under traffic lights.
Events
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Moretonhampstead Christmas Market & Light Switch‑On 2026
Join us on Saturday 28 November for the Moretonhampstead Christmas Market and Light Switch‑On. Festive stalls, community entertainment, and the big switch‑on at 5:30pm.
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Devon County Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, faulty streetlights and more.
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Report an Issue (Teignbridge District Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as recycling, missed bin collections and more.
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Register with Devon Home Choice
Devon Home Choice is the local authority housing register for Devon.
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Planning Applications
Dartmoor National Park is the Planning authority for Moretonhampstead
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Forthcoming Meeting Dates
View all upcoming Parish Council and committee dates in our online calendar here.
People
Janette Evans
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cllr.
evans@ moretonhampstead-pc. gov. uk - Vice Chairman / Chairman of Finance and Policy
Richard Short
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cllr.
short@ moretonhampstead-pc. gov. uk - Councillor / Chairman of Planning Committee
Gordon Keep
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cllr.
keep@ moretonhampstead-pc. gov. uk - Councillor / Chairman of Open Spaces Committee
Vivienne Hodges
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cllr.
hodges@ moretonhampstead-pc. gov. uk - Councillor / Chairman of Staffing Committee
Rob Austin
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cllr.
austin@ moretonhampstead-pc. gov. uk - Councillor
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 1792 |
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| District | Teignbridge |
| County | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | TQ13 |
| Dialling Code | 01647 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Devon CCG |