Knowstone News

The police have started to provide the Parish Council with police reports as a PCSO is unable to attend Parish Council meetings any longer due to staff availability.  July's report can be viewed here. August's report can be viewed here.

Despite fairly rainy adverse conditions, the Knowstone Parish strimming programme should be completed by the end of this week. Due to the abundant growth on Devon coastal paths, the programme has been slightly delayed this year, which would account… More

On Thursday 29th June, parishioners were asked to vote for two new members of the Parish Council. 53% of the electorate turned out to vote. Votes cast were as follows:  Ed Costerton:                  86 Jeremy Filmer-Bennett   70 Tiffany… More

The Parish Hall is undergoing some refurbishment throughout July which means it will be unavailable for bookings throughout the month. New lighting is being fitted, the driveway potholes filled and some of the interior is being painted. Please check… More

Fourteen passengers joined the Exe Valley Community Bus on Wednesday, 21st June for a trip to Lynmouth -- one of the special “3rd Wednesday” day trips arranged throughout the year. The trip started with a visit to Woody Bay Heritage Steam Train… More

Massive congratulations to Knowstone villager Rachel Hayes who was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. This was in recognition of her work helping an increasing number of women become involved and succeed in… More

A defibrillator has been delivered to the Parish and the electrical work is in progress; it will be installed and operational within the next few days. Could any CPR volunteers please give your names to Parish Councillor Tony Moore (01398.341889).… More

North Devon Council have reported that their recycling service is currently facing difficulties with their transport and new routes which means recycling is not being picked up on Wednesdays as it should be. Unofficially they say this might take a… More

Two vacancies have arisen on the Knowstone Parish Council due to resignation and three Parishioners are standing for election to fill these positions. Official poll cards have been sent by North Devon Council to every Parishioner eligible to vote on… More

The road through Knowstone will be closed on Saturday 24th June between noon and 5pm. This is due to the Knowstone Village Fair and Show taking place in the village. Visitors to the Fair will be able to park in a field belonging to Parishioner… More