Your Council

What we do

Newton Abbot Town Council is responsible for a wide range of local services and community projects. This includes:

Maintaining some public footpaths, various seats and street furniture in and around the town
Caring for Victoria Gardens, Golden Lion Square, the Town Quay and St Leonard’s Clock Tower
Managing planting at the War Memorial in Queen Street and delivering Newton in Bloom
Providing and maintaining some bus shelters
Offering allotment space via the Newton Abbot & District Allotments Association
Supporting town events throughout the year
Acting as a consultee on planning applications and street naming
Funding shop improvement grants
Looking after the historic Vicary’s Mill Leat in Bradley
Supporting the Newton Abbot Town & GWR Museum

Find out about the current Mayor, Councillor Colin Parker, including contact details, biographical information and his chosen charity for 2025/2026.

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Learn more about Deputy Mayor Councillor Louise Cooke, her background, and her work with community groups in the town.

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Meet all the current Town, District and County Councillors representing Newton Abbot, along with contact information and ward details.

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View the list of Council staff and officers who support the delivery of services and help run day-to-day operations at Newton Abbot Town Council.

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Explore the services managed by the Council, including allotments, public footpaths, town assets, local grants, events, and more.

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Information on upcoming elections and how to take part, if applicable. (Currently, no elections are scheduled.)

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Useful contact information for Teignbridge District Council and Devon County Council, with a list of the services each provides.

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