Notices

MDDC Residents' Survey 

During November 2021 MDDC is running a residents' survey.  All are encouraged to take part and share their views.  Questions include topics such as climate change, economic recovery from Covid and current service provision.  Here is MDDC's press release which includes a link to the survey and details of how to get a paper copy. 

Avian Flu 

South West Trading Standards Service have advised that as of 3 November 2021 on Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was declared.  This means that all bird  keepers in Great Britain (whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard) are required by law to take a range of bio-security precautions.  Here is the Government's Guidance, self-assessment checklist and all the latest information

Useful Links

Cheriton Bishop Website

Mid Devon District Council

Mid Devon Local Plan 2013 - 2033 

Draft Interim Devon Carbon Plan 

Devon County Council

Dartmoor National Park

Report Fly Tipping

Report a problem with roads/drainage

Map of Cheriton Bishop Parish 

Privacy Notice

Cheriton Bishop is a village on the edge of Dartmoor situated just off the A30 trunk road which used to run through the centre of the village. It is mainly in the Mid Devon District Council area but part is in Dartmoor National Park.

Our village has a very active community with activities taking place in the Village Hall and the smaller Spalding Hall. There is a free monthly Newsletter providing details of everything that is going on in the village. There are numerous village organisations catering for every sort of activity, indoors and out.

We have Checkers Village Shop and Post Office, a doctors' surgery, a Primary School and Pre School also the Old Thatch Inn and Woodleigh Coach House cafe. Acorn Community Support provides transport and assistance.

If there is a flag flying it is to mark either a national or local event taking place.   Check your newsletter for the latest news.

Covid-19

Devon County Council's Coronavirus in Devon webpages contain up to date information and advice on Coronavirus in Devon, including a symptoms checker and how to get a test. 

Information about Covid-19 Community Testing Centres  will tell you where you can get a test (updated 26 Feb)

MDDC is providing support for residents through the Community Support Hub.  If you need support fill out the online form or call them on 01884 234387.   Also see their Support for Communities and Businesses webpage for more information.

MDDC is offering support for residents experiencing financial hardship (eg food, essential travel or fuel)  because of the Coronavirus pandemic.  Visit their Covid 19 Local Support Fund page for more information or call 01884 234387 

If you need help to get to a hospital appointment or your Covid-19 vaccination appointment during lockdown the Voluntary Car Scheme may be able to help.  The Travel  Devon website may also provide useful information. 

The next Parish Council meeting will be at 1900 at the Village Hall on Monday 13th December.  The agenda  will be on the website under Agenda & Minutes a few days before the meeting.   All those who attend the meeting are asked to use the hand sanitiser on entering, wear facemasks when appropriate and observe social distancing.