Closure of North Huish Churchyard
The King gave his approval to the closure of North Huish churchyard on 19th July.
Coronavirus remains a risk
It is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated. If you have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive test result, the public health advice is still to stay at home and avoid contact with other people.
Want to be a parish councillor?
If you are passionate about your local community, North Huish Parish Council needs you. Following the recent death of Councillor David Gabriel, we have a vacancy for one Councillor and we are inviting applications from local people to join our council by co-option.
Parish Clerk Required
The Council is looking for a part time Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer – typically 10-15 hours per month. This role is primarily working from home, with attendance at one monthly meeting in Avonwick. We are looking for a friendly, well-motivated person with attention to detail, ideally with a background in council work and or finance.
Annual Meetings 2024
The Annual Parish Meeting, for the parish not the council, will take place on Tuesday, 7th May from 6.30pm at the Avon Vale Tennis and Croquet Club. Come along to hear reports from parish groups, County, District and Parish councils, the Police and Primrose Trail Group. Questions from electors of the parish are welcome.
This will be followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting and the monthly Parish Council Meeting.
Roadworks near Sign of the Owl
Devon County Council are carrying out major roadworks to widen the road between Sign of the Owl and Venn Cross. The official diversion does not pass through Avonwick, but there may be extra traffic taking short-cuts. More information on-line.
North Huish Parish Council
Casual Vacancy
There is a casual vacancy for one councillor on North Huish Parish Council.
Your councillors
Meet the seven elected councillors of North Huish Parish Council, and the Clerk.
Council meetings
We hold regular meetings, usually on the 1st Tuesday of each month, which you are welcome to attend.
Next meeting: Tuesday, 07 May 2024.
Council policies
Like all organisations, we try to do things by the book. Our policies are online.
Parish Boundaries
Where does North Huish begin and end? We have a handy map of the parish boundaries.
Play area and community land
The Council holds the community land and play area by the Tennis Club in trust.
The roles and remit of the Council
What the council can do, and what we do about it.
Statutory Documents
Key documents relating to the Parish Council.
Mobile signal survey
Find out about our mobile signal survey and the results.
Contact North Huish PC
The main point of contact for North Huish Parish Council is the Clerk, Zoe O'Sullivan:
Telephone: (01364) 223 122
Address: 2 The Orchard, Avonwick, TQ10 9EE
E-mail: clerk@northhuishparishcouncil.co.uk
South Hams District Council
The following services are provided by the district council.
Contact South Hams
Tel. (01803) 861234 | E-mail customer.services@southhams.gov.uk | Website www.southhams.gov.uk
Amended waste collections after Christmas:
There will be no Christmas tree collection this year due to the suspension of garden waste collection. Cards containing glitter or plastics, or any wrapping paper (except plain brown paper) cannot be included in waste for recycling and must be put in the black bins.
Households with usual collections on Wednesday
- Friday 31 December - recyclables and black bins
- Saturday 8th January - recyclables
- Friday 14th January - recyclables and black bins
- Thursday 20th January - recyclables
Households with usual collections on Friday
- Wednesday, 5th January - black bins
- Tuesday 11th January - recyclables
- Monday 17th January - black bins
- Saturday 21st January - recyclables
Devon County Council
The following services are provided by the county council
Contact Devon County Council
Tel. 0345 155 1015 | E-mail customer@devon.gov.uk | Website www.devon.gov.uk
