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 3 November 2025

7.30pm at Bishopsteignton Community Centre, Shute Hill

The agenda and associated appendices will be available to download w/c 27.10.25

Climate Impact Action

A New Committee

It is hoped this BPC Committee will be community-led and will tackle all aspects of carbon-cutting, enhancing biodiversity & nature, reducing waste and single use plastic, on a local level.

If you interested to hear more about this work please contact the clerk.

Fore Street Phone Kiosk

Seed Swap Coming Soon…

BPC have recently acquired this old BT phone kiosk and at its September meeting the parish council agreed it will become a Seed Swap & info centre for wildlife-friendly gardening and the community plot.

Thanks to everyone for all the great suggestions for the kiosk. We hope everyone can get involved and make use of the seed swap when it’s ready. The kiosk needs a bit of a facelift first, a fresh lick of paint. As soon as it’s up and running we’ll let you know.

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.

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

Updated March 2025

The Parish Council Stategic Plan, original adopted in September 2023, indicates the Councils aims and objectives for this term of office. This is has recently been revised by the Strategy & Governance Committee and V3 was been adopted by the Full Council in March 2025.

Public feedback is welcomed. To make comments please email the clerk.

Other Authorities

Who’s Responsible?

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.