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The Mayor of Newton Abbot

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.