Newton Abbot Town Council

Newton in Bloom

The Town Council's Britain in Bloom committee was formed back in the 1980's, and is currently made up of:

• Councillors
• Residents
• Representatives from the Allotments Association, Teignbridge District Council and Devon County Council

Its original brief was the running of our local competition for residents' private gardens and displays put up by traders. Enhancement of the town centre with displays and consequent entry into the Regional Southwest in Bloom competition followed later.

Regional Competition- Towns of 19,000 to 34,999 population.

That town centre enhancement is still a principal part of our efforts and is what in general, people remember and imagine the competition to be all about. In fact 50% of marks are given for floral displays and 25% for activities improving environmental responsibilty. 

That leaves 25% of the marks which are shared between:

• Creating 'Sustainable Development' in the form of nature conservation
• Waste minimisation and recycling
• 'Environmental Quality' in the form of street/pavement tidiness and general presentation of street furniture etc
• 'Public Awareness' which is basically getting the message across that everyone has a part to play

Community involvement cuts across all these issues and is the essential ingredient in capitalising on potential marks. If you or a local group are or would like to suggest an environmental project, please let us know so we can record your progress and give support to your efforts if required.

Local Competition

Do you see yourself as a bit of a budding gardener or have a passion for gardening?  Then you may be interested in entering the competition ‘Newton in Bloom’.

Newton Abbot Town Council are inviting residents who may have those ‘green fingers’ to enter the local ‘Newton in Bloom’ competition. Entry to the competition is FREE and entrants will be judged between the 12th - 19th July.  There are a number of different categories, which include Large Gardens, Small Gardens, Town Terrace Garden (frontage only), Best Hanging Basket, Junior Class and many more, so there’s something for everyone to choose from!   Please call the Town Hall on 01626 201120 for an entry form.

Please CLICK HERE for a 2010 entry form.  Please fill this in and return to the Town Hall, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HN by 21st June 2010.