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

Tuesday 6 May 2025

from 7pm at Bishopsteignton Community Centre, Shute Hill

This is also the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council. The agendas and appendices will be available to download from Wednesday 30 April.

Councillor Vacancy…

Vacancy for One Councillor

The Casual Vacancy period is now complete. There were no requests for a by-election therefore the Parish Council may co-opt from eligible candidates who apply to be considered for the role. Applications to be received by Wednesday 30 April 2025.

For further details please follow the link above.

2025 Annual Parish Meeting

Thank you!

To everyone who was able to attend this event. It was a lovely evening sharing refeshments and good conversations. We heard the annual report from Cllr. Herny Merritt, BPC Chair, and MP Martin Wrigley.

We celebrated the presentation of the Community Awards 2024-25. and the recognition given to Mr. Eddy Stephenson and Bishopsteignton Heritage, for all they do for the community.

Community Heroes 24-25

NOW CLOSED

Thanks for all the nominations received.

The Parish Council have agreed the successful receipients. These wil be announced and their awards presented at the 2025 Annual Parish Meeting on 7 April at Bishopsteignton Community Centre.

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.

Meet Your Councillors

BPC

There are 11 seats on the Parish Council. Currently 10 are taken and there is a vacancy. Read more here

To contact members please email the clerk.

BPC Committees

Upcoming Meetings

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 during the previous week.

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.