FAQs

Every Parish Council meeting starts with an ‘Open Forum’ whereby members of the public can speak for up to three minutes. If you attend by Zoom, you can use the ‘Chat’ function to ask questions or share your views during ‘Open Forum’. Please notify the Parish Clerk if you would like to attend.

Events can be held on Parish Land with the agreement of the Parish Council. If you would like to hold an event on any Parish land, please contact the Parish Clerk for more information and an application form. https://www.newtonandnoss-pc.gov.uk/services/2087-2/

The Parish Council owns a number of benches around the villages and some are available for a dedication plaque. Alternatively, with agreement from the Parish Council, it is possible to purchase a bench and have it installed in a suitable location in Newton or Noss.

Please contact the Parish Clerk to see if it is on Parish land. Dangerous trees can also be reported to Devon County Council: https://www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/

All the planning application documents, and all comments on the application, can be viewed on the planning portal on SHDC’s website. To find the most recent applications in your area try typing Newton Ferrers or Noss Mayo into the search or you can search using the property name, postcode or road name. There is a ‘Comment on this application’ link for each planning application. http://apps.southhams.gov.uk/PlanningSearchMVC/Home/