Business Survey & Play Park Survey – Results

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  Hatherleigh Town Council has undertaken two public consultation exercises this year to find out the views of local people. Firstly a ‘high street’ survey was produced to understand the needs of local businesses and how best to spend a West Devon Borough Council grant. And more recently a play park survey to identify what replacement play equipment families and …

Hatherleigh Moor Management Committee AGM 25/11/2021

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NOTICE TO POTBOILERS The Annual General Meeting of the Hatherleigh Moor Management Committee will be held on Thursday November 25th 2021 in The Parish Church at 7.00 for 7.30 pm. Any Potboiler wishing to have any matter relating to the running or management of ‘the committee’ or any other issue relevant to the Potboilers, is required to give written notice …

Okehampton to Exeter Train Service Announced

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  Fantastic news to hear the announcement that GWR train services are to return to Okehampton to Exeter and beyond on Saturday 20th November! Journey times will take approx 40 minutes and will start at a 2 hourly service changing to an hourly service from spring 2022. Full details can be found here. https://www.dartmoorline.com https://www.gwr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/okerail/ It’s been a 150 …

Town Council Vacancies Notice

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Hatherleigh Town Council now has two vacant seats for the position of councillor. Please read this Notice of Vacancy explaining the procedure. If a by-election is not called the posts can be filled by co-option. If you are interested and/or would like more information please contact the town clerk: Mrs. R.A.Lock, Clerk Cleave Farm, Dolton, Winkleigh EX19 8QT tele no: …

Island Park Play Area Survey – Your Views Needed

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  Hatherleigh Town Council is seeking your views for our consultation survey regarding play equipment facilities at Island Park. The play area at Island Park was installed in 2009/10. It was designed for the 8+ age groups. The zip wire has now reached the end of its life and needs replacement and the swings are getting close for replacement too. …

Beating of the Bounds – A Splendid Day!

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Read below for a personal account of the day by our Councillor Paul Bolland on his very first boundary beat…… Beating the Bounds Walk, 30th August 2021: Every seven years, Hatherleigh Town Council and The Moor Management Committee invite the townspeople of Hatherleigh to join in with the ancient tradition of ‘The Beating the Bounds’.   This involves stout-hearted folk …

Hatherleigh Moor Management Committee AGM 16/09/2021

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NOTICE TO POTBOILERS The Annual General Meeting of the Hatherleigh Moor Management Committee will be held on Thursday September 16th 2021 in The Parish Church at 7.00 for 7.30 pm. Any Potboiler wishing to have any matter relating to the running or management of “the committee’ or any other issue relevant to the Potboilers, is required to give written notice …

Beating the Bounds Walk 30th August 2021

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Beating the Borough Bounds of Hatherleigh 2021 The Seven Yearly Cycle of Beating the Borough Bounds will take place this year on Monday August 30th the occasion of the August Bank Holiday. Walkers are invited to gather at Hole Court from 10.30 a.m. to leave at 11.00.am. This entails a walk of approximately seven and a half miles, often over …

Chris the Caretaker

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  Since the Town Council created a new position for a Street Caretaker, Chris has been doing a fine job of keeping our town tidy and taking on small maintenance jobs. Here he is with a new machine tackling weeds on the pavement around the roundabout. If there are any public areas around town that you think need attention then …