Councillor Colin Parker
The Mayor of Newton Abbot for 2025/2026 is Councillor Colin Parker and will be raising money through various events for his Charity, Citizens Advice Teignbridge. For more information on this Charity see https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/local-citizens-advice/0014K000009EMMVQA4/
Councillor Parker’s wife Jean Parker will be accompanying Cllr Parker at the various events as Mayoress.
Mayor’s Cadet and Chaplain
The Mayor has chosen not to have a Cadet for his year of office.
The Mayor’s Chaplain this year will be 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: [email protected]
If you would like the Mayor to officially attend a function please contact the Mayor’s Secretary, Mrs Carla Winsborrow 01626 201120 or email [email protected]
Details of the Mayor
Date joined Newton Abbot Town Council – 2007
Ward – Buckland & Milber
Political Party – Liberal Democrats
Member of the Town Council Committees: 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, Local Government Reorganisation Group.
Personal Details
Family, sport and films
Special Interests
Born in Torrington. Married with two grown-up children and one grandson who all live locally.
Hobbies and interests include sport, family activities, socialising, community service in order to help people.
