31 July 2026 - Transport
A382 Road Closure: Progress Update from Devon County Council
Devon County Council has confirmed good progress on the A382 works, with excavation and drainage advancing well.
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
- 01647 440041
- 07983 277367
- clerk@moretonhampstead-pc.gov.uk
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9am to 2pm
Monday to Friday (Excluding Thursday)
Green Hill,
Fore Street,
Moretonhampstead,
Devon,
TQ13 8LL
Forthcoming Meetings
There are currently no scheduled meetings
News
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24 July 2026 - Planning
Dartmoor Local Plan 2026: Scoping Consultation Launched
Dartmoor National Park Authority has opened a six‑week Scoping Consultation for the emerging Local Plan 2026, seeking early views on the plan’s vision, scope, performance of the current plan, and how the Authority should engage with communities.
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17 July 2026 - Council Business
Government announces local government reorganisation (LGR) decision for Devon
The Government has confirmed major changes to local government in Devon. Moretonhampstead will join the new Devon Coast and Countryside Council in 2028.
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29 June 2026 - Council Business
Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Moretonhampstead
Moretonhampstead Parish Council celebrated Cllr Mike Jeffery’s 50 years of service on 26 June, recognising his decades of council work, public service and community volunteering. A commemorative plate was presented, alongside a slideshow of his contributions.
Events
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28 November 2026 - 14:00 to 18:00
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. Trader applications close 16 October.
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
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
1792
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District
Teignbridge
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County
Devon
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Region
South West
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Country
England
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Postcode District
TQ13
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Dialling Code
01647
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Police Force
Devon & Cornwall Police Force
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Fire Authority
Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Devon CCG