There are a number of funding opportunities this month – Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund The Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund has re-opened for applications for its main grants scheme. The funding aims to support the modernisation and improvement of village halls, so that they are fit for purpose and can provide activities which seek…
the digital switchover for landlines is underway, with the goal of completing the transition from traditional analogue phone lines to digital services by the end of January 2027. This nationwide initiative involves replacing the old analogue systems with digital technology. People can expect to plug their phones into their broadband router instead of a wall…
Lydford is a beautiful village with a lot that’s worth seeing, whether you’re a resident or a visitor. But how much of the village is accessible if you’re disabled? The Parish Council is trying to find out, and needs your help.If you’re disabled or support someone who is, and you’ve encountered a problem whilst visiting…
The annual report of the activities of Lydford parish council for the year 2024/25 from Councillor Steve Hulett can be read here
GWR have given notice that from Saturday 8th March to Friday 14th March there will be no train services between Okehampton and Exeter St Davids because of essential track work and to enable the new Okehampton Interchange station. Replacement buses will be provided. John Bright
The council has a vacancy for a Councillor and are keen to invite volunteers.
The parish council meets as scheduled on Tuesday 12th November at 7.00 pm in the Nicholls Hall. It would be lovely to see members of the parish there to contribute to discussions and give their opinions. Councillors have been asked to take a view on – Affordable housing in the village, the 20’s Plenty campaign…
The next meeting of the parish council takes place on Tuesday 8th October. The agenda is published here Councillors are looking to identify ways that life in the village might be improved. Let a Councillor know if you have a suggestion that you’d like the council to act on, or better still – come along…
The dates that the back road from Lydford to the Mucky Duck will be closed have changed. The road will now be closed from Monday 4th to Monday 11th November
Advanced warning of an inspection and remedial work to the railway bridge by the junction between the back road from Lydford to the Mucky Duck and the turning to Ingo Brake. The road is scheduled to be closed from Thursday 21st November to Friday 22nd November. The planned detour is via Tavistock and the A386.