by Town Council Reception | Jul 28, 2026 | Press Release
Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to help future developments across South Hams and West Devon.
South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are in the early stages of preparing a new Joint Local Plan, which will guide development, growth and conservation across both areas, outside of Dartmoor National Park.
The plan will set out where future development may take place and the policies that will be used to help decide planning applications. It will also support the councils in balancing growth and including new homes, jobs, services and improved connectivity, with the need to reduce carbon emissions and protect the area’s landscapes, natural environment and special character.
The Scoping Consultation is open until 11:59pm on Thursday 24 September 2026.
Find more information and share your views at: https://shwdlocalplan.commonplace.is
by Town Council Reception | Jul 20, 2026 | Press Release
Residents and visitors alike are invited to celebrate Kingsbridge Fair Week’s traditional glove hanging ceremony which will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday 22nd July by the Town Hall in Fore Street, now Kingsbridge Cinema.
True to tradition, the glove will be affixed to its rightful place on the Shambles and Julia Wingate, Mayor of Kingsbridge, will read the ancient charter, officially opening Kingsbridge Fair Week.
Afterwards, there will be a Floral Dance down Fore Street onto the Town Square led by the Silver Band. Everyone is most welcome to take part!
Please note, those wishing to join in with dancing please assemble BEHIND the Silver Band, the Fair Queen and Princesses, the Mayor & Town Councillors, and dance troupe.
This year, the procession will turn right into Mill Street at the bottom of Fore Street and then proceed via Prince of Wales Road and Ilbert Road to the roundabout, onto the Town Square.
Judging will be held on the Town Square by the bandstand immediately after the Floral Dance once all the dancers have arrived.
Prizes will be awarded for:
BEST DECORATED HOOPS
Either a matching pair of hoops or two individual hoops
2 prices in each age group: up to 6 years / 7 years and over
BEST DRESSED COUPLE
1 price of 2 Vouchers for each age group: up to 6 years / 7 years and over
Two prices to be decided by our secret judges, who will be among the onlookers, watching for those children that in their view danced exceptionally well down Fore Street.
Please stay around with your children, family and friends and join in Ceilidh on the Town Square from 8-9 p.m. The band has a caller to take everyone through the steps – no experience needed!
This event is organised and sponsored by Kingsbridge Town Council.
by Town Council Reception | May 29, 2026 | Town Council
A Safety update:
With the footpath temporarily closed between Boots and Peacocks, more people are naturally walking along Prince of Wales Road. To keep everyone safe, this short section of road will be closed to vehicles from Friday 29th May until 7th September.
Traffic can still access Fore Street and all the businesses via Lower Union Road and Mill Street, so shops remain fully reachable while this temporary measure is in place.
Click on the PDFs below for full Road Closure Notifications (TTROs) and a map of the affected area:
TTRO2670202 On Site Notice
TTRO2670210 On Site Notice
TTRO2670211 On Site Notice
by Town Council Reception | May 18, 2026 | Press Release
Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor for
Kingsbridge North Ward of Kingsbridge Town Council
Notice under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 is hereby given that a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for the Kingsbridge North Ward of Kingsbridge Town Council.
For a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy, a request by TEN registered local government electors in Kingsbridge North Ward of Kingsbridge Town Council must be made, on or before 8th June 2026 to:
The Proper Officer, Electoral Services,
South Hams District Council,
Follaton House,
Plymouth Road,
Totnes,
TQ9 5NE.
If an election is not requested, the Town Council will co-opt a person to fill the vacancy as soon as practicable.
Mrs Katharine Harrod
Town Clerk
Dated: 18th May 2026
Printed and published by: Mrs K Harrod, Kingsbridge Town Clerk, Quay House, Ilbert Rd, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1DZ
by Town Council Reception | May 8, 2026 | Information
This consultation runs from 5 May to 5 August 2026.
Let’s talk about Kingsbridge
Do you live, work or own a business/organisation or second home in Kingsbridge?
Have your say now on what your community needs.
As a local resident, business person or someone passionate about the town, participating in this consultation can make a real difference in shaping its future.
The town needs you to come on board. Completing one of the surveys and/or the comment map will help make sure Kingsbridge thrives as a vibrant and liveable community for years to come.
Take a moment to complete the survey via the link below:
Have Your Say Today – My Kingsbridge – Commonplace
