Ashburton Town Council

26/10/2026

Storm damage in and around Ashburton - how to report a problem

Following the recent storms, you may come across fallen trees, damaged roads, flooding or other problems in our area. If you spot an issue, here’s how to report it to the right organisation.

🌳 Fallen trees and branches affecting roads

Report fallen trees or branches, or trees that appear dangerous, through Devon County Council’s website:

🔗 https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-trees

For an urgent highway emergency, call 0345 155 1004.

🚗 Road closures and travel updates

Follow Devon Alerts on Facebook and X for updates on road disruption and other local incidents.

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/DevonAlert

🌊 Flooding and blocked drains

Flooded roads, blocked drains and surface water: report these to Devon County Council using its online reporting service, https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem or call 0345 155 1004.

Flooding affecting your home or property: report it using Devon County Council’s flood reporting information. https://www.devon.gov.uk/floodriskmanagement/who-to-contact-about-flooding

Flooding from rivers or the sea, or a river blockage: contact the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60 (24-hour incident hotline).

Flooding from sewers or burst water mains: contact South West Water on 0344 346 2020.

You can also check current flood warnings and alerts here:

🔗 https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding

🌦️ Weather forecasts and warnings

Keep up to date with the latest forecasts and weather warnings from the Met Office:

🔗 https://www.metoffice.gov.uk

🏠 Preparing for severe weather

The UK Government’s Prepare campaign offers advice on how to get ready for emergencies, including severe weather and flooding.

🔗 https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk

⚠️ Please stay safe: avoid driving or walking through floodwater, keep away from fallen power lines and unstable trees, and follow road closure signs. If there is an immediate danger to life, call 999.

Thank you to everyone helping to keep our community safe. If you report a problem, include the location and any useful details so the responsible team can assess it.

22/10/2026

You are warmly invited to join the Ashburton Town Council General Purposes committee meeting to be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28th October 2026.

General Purpose Documents for 22 October 2026

20/10/2026

On Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 2026, the town’s annual parade will assemble at 9.45am, proceeding to the War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance and wreath laying, followed by a service at St Andrew’s Church at 10.45am. Residents, veterans, cadets, local organisations and visitors are warmly invited to take part in this important civic occasion.

Monday 2nd November, 10am is the Laying of the Crosses. The ceremony is organised by the Ashburton branch of the Royal British Legion in conjunction with the Portreeve and Mayor. Following a short service in the churchyard of St Andrew’s Church, volunteers place small wooden remembrance crosses on the graves of service personnel buried there. The act honours local men and women who served and ensures that their individual sacrifices are remembered.

On Saturday 24th October there is a Poppy Appeal Coffee Morning at Ashburton Town Hall, those who have ordered wreaths through the RBL can also collect them at this time.

On Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November, Ashburton will observe the national two-minute silence at 11.00am, with a short ceremony taking place outside Ashburton Town Hall. The silence marks the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, commemorating the end of the First World War and remembering all those who have given their lives in service.

Dates for your diary

15/10/2026

You are warmly invited to join the Ashburton Town Council Finance and Town Hall Buildings Committee meeting - to be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 20th October 2026

Finance and Town Hall Buildings Documents for 12 May 2026

08/10/2026

You are warmly invited to join the Ashburton Town Council Full Council meeting to be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 13th October 2026.

07/10/2026

Teignbridge District Council has created several brass rubbing nature trails across the district, including one at Ashburtons Recreation Ground (Prigg Meadow)
Residents can take part by either picking up an activity leaflet and crayons from the Information Centre, or by downloading a leaflet from the Teignbridge District Council website: https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/sports-and-leisure/leisure-activities/brass-rubbing-nature-trails

30/09/2026

📅 The Month in 5
Here’s a look at five things Ashburton Town Council has been involved in over the past month:

🌿 Town Warden
You may have already spotted our new Town Warden, Jack Rangeley, out and about around Ashburton. Jack will focus on smaller-scale maintenance and improvements, helping to keep our streets, parks and public spaces looking their best.
Jack Rangeley – Ashburton Town
https://ashburtontowncouncil.gov.uk/people/jack-rangeley

📹 New CCTV system
The Council has approved funding for a new CCTV system for Ashburton, with additional support from a Devon and Cornwall Police grant. The improved system will help provide better coverage and modernise CCTV provision around the town.

🍎 Ashburton Food Festival
Ashburton Food & Drink Festival returned to the town on Saturday 12 September, with the Town Hall hosting a programme of masterclasses as part of the event. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who work hard to put on such a special event for our town.
https://ashburtontowncouncil.gov.uk/news/ashburton-food-festival-celebrates-15-years

👋 New councillor co-opted
We welcomed Heather James to Ashburton Town Council as our newest co-opted councillor. Cllr. James will represent the community alongside our existing councillors. You can find out more about Heather on our website.
https://ashburtontowncouncil.gov.uk/people/heather-james

🎓 FILCA qualification
Congratulations to our Deputy Clerk, Lynn, who has recently achieved her FILCA qualification. FILCA is a nationally recognised qualification for local council officers, and we’re delighted to celebrate this achievement and the continued professional development of our Clerk’s Office team.

28/09/2026

Please note that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the next Ashburton Police Surgery will now be held on 19 October in the Information Centre, rather than 12 October as previously advertised.

This is an informal drop-in session where you can meet your local neighbourhood officers, discuss community concerns, and receive crime prevention advice.

https://ashburtontowncouncil.gov.uk/events-list/ashburton-police-surgery-october-12th-2026/

24/09/2026

You are warmly invited to join the Asset Management Working Group meeting, to be held at 7pm on Wednesday 30th September 2026 in the Council Chambers.

Asset Management Working Group Documents for 24 September 2026

24/09/2026

You are warmly invited to join the Extraordinary Full Council meeting - to be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 29th September 2026

Full Council Documents for 24 September 2026