BISHOPSTEIGNTON PARISH COUNCIL

Welcome!

A Parish Council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish and has an overall responsibility for the well-being of its local community. It is the level of government closest to the community, with the district authority above it in the hierarchy; in our case Teignbridge District Council. Above this tier is Devon County Council. Each authority is responsible for different services. To find out more read here…

A parish council has a wide range of powers which essentially relate to local mattters, such as looking after community assets including open green spaces, play areas, public toilets, car parks, and more. Bishopsteignton Parish Council are also a burial authority with responsibility for the parish cemetery. The council has the power to raise money through taxation, the precept; the parishes share of council tax, collected by the district council. Bishopsteignton Parish Council has 11 members, elected every 4 years. It has one member of staff, the clerk who handles all administration and governance of the council including finance and burials.

Next Parish Council Meeting…

Gavel & book representing governance or meetings

Monday 13 January 2025

7.30pm at The Community Centre, Shute Hill

An agenda and appendices will be available to download from Wednesday 8 January.

BPC Committees

All committee meetings are held at Bishopsteignton Community Centre, Shute Hill, unless stated on the agenda.

An agenda and appendices will be available to download from the previous week.

25 November – Finance Committee

Community Heroes 24-25

Make A Nomination…

For an individual, a young individual (up to & including 18 yrs), or a community group who you believe go above an beyond to improve the village and the lives of parishioners.

Nominations welcomed until 31 January 2025

Recognition Awards to be presented at the 2025 Annual Parish Meeting

Teign Estuary Trail

Latest Updates

Over the years, BPC have been working closely with the Save the Teign Estuary Trail Campaign Group along side officers and members of Teignbridge District & Devon County Councils to push for this trail to become a reality.

To read the latest news visit the dedicated Teign Estuary Trail page.

Playground Opening

New Equipment Unveiled

On Tuesday 20 August we held an official opening of the new play equipment at The Lawns playground. This was attended by Mr. John Lockwood, a trustee of Valencia Communities Fund, to whom our thanks were given. Without the financial support provided by Valencia the new equipment at this playground and at Cockhaven Close, would not have been possible.

Defibrillators Map

Defibrillator Map

Working alongside Bishopsteignton Healthy Living Group there are now several units positioned around the village. View the map to find your closest.

The provision of these life-saving devices is only made possible due to generous donations. If you would like to help please contact the clerk.

Strategic Plan 23-27

Strategic Plan

At the September 2023 meeting the council adopted a strategic plan for the term ahead. It was reviewed by the Council at its meeting held 15 January 2024. This is an everchanging document for which public feedback is welcomed.

To make a comment please email the clerk.

Other Authorities

Although BPC have various powers & duties to keep Bishopsteignton functioning well there are some things which other authorities are responsible for. These higher tier authorities are either Teignbridge District or Devon County Councils and for each we have a representative councillor. To contact them please follow the link.