Welcome to Northam Town Council

VISION FOR NORTHAM TOWN COUNCIL

Vision for Northam Town Council 2023-2027:
 
Northam, Appledore & Westward Ho! is a community that values its people, heritage, open spaces, beaches, and extends a warm welcome to all visitors.
The principles of the Council’s vision:
Northam Town Council will continue to work prudently in responding to the needs and aspirations of its community in a representative and transparent way. Its vision has the potential to help build a more sustainable, self-reliant community of collaboration, connection and strong sense of collective purpose.

News for the community

New Councillor co-opted for Westward Ho! Ward of Northam Town Council

New Councillor co-opted for Westward Ho! Ward of Northam Town Council

Published: 24 Oct 24

Mia Roscoe was co-opted as a the 4th member of Westward Ho! ward at Northam Town Council at the Council meeting held on the 23rd October 2024. Read More...

Your guide to Northam Town Councils services and support

Your guide to Northam Town Councils services and support

Published: 25 Jun 24

Northam Town Council has created this leaflet to provide information on our services and our council services Read More...

New play equipment in Anchor Park

New play equipment in Anchor Park

Published: 20 Jun 24

After longer than hoped, the new play equipment in Anchor Park is open and ready for use. Read More...

Northam Town Council new pothole repair tool

Northam Town Council new pothole repair tool

Published: 26 Feb 24

Northam Town Council has received a grant to purchase a whacker plate to assist with pothole repairs. Read More...

Northam Town Council commits to the pledge for Bumblebee Conservation

Northam Town Council commits to the pledge for Bumblebee Conservation

Published: 24 Jan 24

The West Country Buzz project has been working along the North Devon coast since 2018, with the project due to complete in March 2024. Focusing on two of the rarest bumblebees in the county; the Brown-banded carder bee (Bombus humilis) and the Moss carder bee (Bombus muscorum), we have worked in partnership with a range of landowners, farmers and volunteers to create and restore well-connected flower-rich habitat throughout the project area to safeguard the future of these threatened species. Read More...

Staddon hill - water leak repaired

Staddon hill - water leak repaired

Published: 14 Dec 23

The water leak on the footpath over Staddon Hill, from Staddon Road to The Mount has been investigated by South West Water and been repaired. Read More...

Torridge confirm the 5-year housing land supply

Torridge confirm the 5-year housing land supply

Published: 4 Dec 23

North Devon Council and Torridge District Council have published an updated Five-Year Housing Land Supply Statement which demonstrates that the Councils are able to show a sufficient supply of land for housing to meet identified requirements (5.18 years/ 104%). Read More...

Warm Rooms in Torridge

Warm Rooms in Torridge

Published: 21 Nov 23

What is a warm room? Public spaces such as community centres, churches, and libraries are being used as 'warm banks' to provide a safe place for people struggling to heat their homes this winter. Some centres also offer hot food and drinks. Read More...