Councillor Colin Parker, 2025-2026
The Mayor of Newton Abbot for 2025/2026 is Councillor Colin Parker. He will be raising money throughout the year for his chosen charity, Citizens Advice Teignbridge. For more information on this charity, see Citizens Advice Teignbridge.
Councillor Parker’s wife, Jean Parker, will accompany him at various events in her role as Mayoress.
Mayor’s Cadet and Chaplain
The Mayor has chosen not to appoint a Cadet for his year of office.
The Mayor’s Chaplain this year is Rev. Gill Daniel from The Avenue Church.
Contact details
Councillor Colin Parker
22 Twickenham Road
Newton Abbot
TQ12 4JE
Telephone: 01626 363294 or 07801 966463
Email: colin.parker@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk
If you would like the Mayor to officially attend a function, please contact the Mayor’s Secretary, Mrs Carla Winsborrow, on 01626 201120 or email carla.winsborrow@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk.
Details of the Mayor
Date joined Newton Abbot Town Council: 2007
Ward: Buckland & Milber
Political party: Liberal Democrats
Councillor Parker is a member of the following Town Council committees and groups:
Community & Heritage Committee, Finance & Audit Committee, Planning Committee, Policy & Resources Committee, Events Sub-Committee, Community Engagement Group, Strategic Planning Forum, Neighbourhood Plan Monitoring Group, Allotment Sub-Committee, Road Safety Working Group, Biodiversity Working Group, Emergency Plan Working Group, and the Local Government Reorganisation Group.
Personal details
Born in Torrington. Married with two grown-up children and one grandson, all of whom live locally.
Special interests
Hobbies and interests include sport, family activities, socialising, and community service aimed at helping others.
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