by Town Council Reception | Jan 31, 2024 | Press Release
We are seeking around 10 Kingsbridge residents who are willing to volunteer to take part in a flood forecasting project.
It will be managed by Devon County Council and it’s called the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP). What’s it all about?? Kingsbridge is one of 5 communities across the county to be chosen as a pilot to develop and test technology to increase our resilience to surface water flooding which is not covered by the current Environment Agency warning service. When heavy and intense rainfall is anticipated our volunteers will receive alert messages on their mobile phones and will be requested to feedback whether there has been flooding and its severity. A remote workshop via Zoom will be arranged to explain the system. The time commitment will be from 6 to 12 months. The ambition here is to improve the forecasting of flooding in town. So we really do need you and it doesn’t matter whereabouts you live in Kingsbridge. If you are up for it? and wish to help your local community? then please let us know by Wednesday 7th February via email: reception@kingsbridge.gov.uk and please type in DRIP as the subject. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks ever so much.
by Town Council Reception | Jan 18, 2024 | Press Release
Young people and over 65s are expected to welcome the reopening of Devon and Cornwall Police’s enquiry office in Kingsbridge the most.
It is the latest front office to open in one of the biggest campaigns in the country to improve police contact.
From Monday 22nd January, people in Kingsbridge will be able to report a crime in person or just ask for help at the newly opened office.
Members of the public will have access to the walk-in service where they can speak to trained staff who can help with crime reporting, crime prevention advice and help with accessing victim services.
The Police Enquiry Office will be open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm and follows the successful opening of several front desks across the region.
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Alison Hernandez, said: “The community of Kingsbridge will now be able to access policing closer to home when needing to report a crime or ask for advice.
“This forms part of the most ambitious programme of Police Enquiry Office reopening in the country and my vision is for face-to face contact with the force to be an option for everyone in our force area. This will ensure that wherever you live in Devon and Cornwall – including rural, coastal and urban areas – you will be able to access a Police Enquiry Office.”
Police enquiry offices in Ilfracombe and Honiton are scheduled to open before the end of March.
It will bring the total number of police station front desks open to the public across Devon and Cornwall to 27 by 2025.
Analysis by Devon and Cornwall Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner suggests most residents of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly support more investment in this project and an accessible face-to-face policing service delivered through enquiry offices.
A recent survey revealed 16- to 24-year-olds were the most likely to think opening enquiry offices would significantly increase public confidence in the police and over a quarter of people aged over 65 agreed.
Following the opening of Newquay in 2020, a total of 17 front desks are scheduled to be created under the plans, taking the total number of front offices across the force area to 27.
Four more stations will be opened in the coming financial year.
by Town Council Reception | Nov 8, 2023 | Press Release
Kingsbridge Royal British Legion & Kingsbridge Town Council have confirmed plans for this year’s Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service.
The event, remembering those who lost their lives fighting for their country, will take place at the War Memorial in Embankment Road (opposite the Recreation Ground) this coming Sunday 12th November at 10.45 a.m. ahead of a minute’s silence at 11.00 a.m. and a service and wreath-laying ceremony following this.
Veterans and groups wishing to march down to, and back from, the War Memorial are to assemble at the Town Square by the Kingsbridge Information Centre by 10.15 a.m.
The parade is expected to comprise of around 30/40 veterans, Officer Cadets from BRNC Dartmouth, Sea Cadets, Air Cadets, the Silver Band, Brownies and Scouts.
Hundreds of people are expected to turn out for the event and we welcome everyone to join us at this service of remembrance.
by Town Council Reception | Jul 3, 2023 | Press Release
Kingsbridge Town Council are delighted to announce the titles of this year’s screenings!
The series of three classic family movies will be shown on a giant outdoor screen in the Town Square on the 4th, 11th, and 18th of August. Come along early and grab food and drink from one of our many wonderful takeaways, pubs, restaurants, and shops -and then grab a seat (limited supply so bring your own is a good idea).
BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS – IT’S FREE!!
Movies on the Square 2023 Poster
by Town Council Reception | Jul 3, 2023 | Press Release
Kingsbridge Town Council is delighted to announce that this year’s “Love Your Park” family fun day at the Recreation Ground will take place on Sunday 6th August, 11am – 4pm.
Love Your Park is a celebration of everything our Recreation Ground has to offer and a community event with something for everyone.
This will be an excellent day out with lots and lots of free entertainment and fun for all ages. Activities on offer will include Punch & Judy, flea circus, try-your-strength-machine & bouncy castles (small charges), goat petting, community tennis sessions, Uncle Tacko & Ginger, gym & dance demonstrations, flowerpot painting, go-green activities, nature drawing workshops, lean-to-knit drop-in, Taylored Games, French boules, table tennis, a bucking bronco, children’s story corner, lawn games and more.
Kingsbridge Silver Band will perform live on the lawn. There will also be stalls, and the Aune Valley Catering Trailer will offer a range of refreshments, as well as hot food.
For more information, pick up a flyer at Kingsbridge Information centre – everyone is welcome to come and enjoy our fabulous park!
Love Your Park Flyer 2023
