The UK’s copper landline network is being switched off by January 2027. Some residents—especially those with telecare alarms or no mobile—may need to take simple steps. A free checklist is available to help households prepare.
Dog fouling is a growing issue in the parish. There’s no Dog Poo Fairy to clean up, so owners are urged to bag it, bin it, and report problem areas to TDC. Public‑health risks and new poop‑bag holders highlighted.
Representatives from Moretonhampstead Parish Council, Moretonhampstead Health Centre and Wellmoor met with the MP for Central Devon, Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride MP, to discuss the future of Moretonhampstead Community Hospital