Ilfracombe Town Council

16/09/2026

Our Autumn newsletter is out now!

Stay informed and receive updates about Ilfracombe, local events, community projects, news and essential information directly from your Town Council.

You can read an online copy by visiting IlfracombeTownCouncil.gov.uk or sign up today to receive the next Ilfracombe Town Council quarterly newsletter straight to your inbox.

Click the link to sign up now: https://ilfracombetowncouncil.eo.page/g6g9t
or scan the QR code.

Paper copies will also be available to take away from The Ilfracombe Centre and you can also find a copy at Ilfracombe Library (to be read there)

14/09/2026

Do you need help getting to out-of-town medical appointments?

Ilfracombe Community Car Service can provide a door-to-door travel option to anyone who finds themselves unable to get to medical appointments outside of the Ilfracombe are through our team of volunteer drivers.

You only pay to cover the cost of the volunteer's mileage, and you may be able to claim your expenses back.

There are no age restrictions, you can use this service if you have:

- No access to suitable transport
- Find it difficult to access public transport

For further information or to book this service:
email: [email protected]
Tel: 01271 855300

11/09/2026

Citizens Advice every Thursday at The Ilfracombe Centre...

Citizens Advice at the Ilfracombe Centre every Thursday to offer free, confidential and impartial advice to help people find a way forward

Clients can book an appointment using the self-booking form here:
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PLEASE NOTE: Appointments must be booked in advance

Unfortunately, Citizens Advice are currently unable to offer a drop-in service at Ilfracombe, and only clients with a confirmed appointment can be seen

10/09/2026

The next Ilfracombe Town Council full council meeting will take place at 7pm on Monday 14th September 2026, the Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, EX34 9QB

All members of the public are most welcome to attend

Click here to view the Agenda and Combined Papers - https://ilfracombetowncouncil.gov.uk/.../committee.../

To join the meeting online go to https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/324623463783118?p=7nONbkYyg1ddIVkswZ

Meeting ID: 324 623 463 783 118

10/09/2026

***UPDATE*** we have been informed by NDC that the car park will now be closed until 8am 1st October.

We have been informed by North Devon Council that Brookdale Car & Coach Park will be closed for resurfacing and relining on Sunday 13th September at midday until Saturday 19th September at 8am.

They have informed us that coach companies and permit holders have been informed.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

09/09/2026

Ilfracombe Police Neighbourhood Team would like to hear about the issues that matter to YOU in YOUR community.

A link to an online survey can be found in their original post.👇

We want to hear from local people as part of a Have Your Say survey to identify concerns in the community.

The feedback will help shape policing plans and allow officers to target their resources to increase public confidence and make a difference. The Neighbourhood Policing Team are already running operations focussed on reducing youth anti-social behaviour (ASB) and alcohol/drugs issues in the town centre.

This has resulted in several youth offenders receiving sanctions through the Youth Justice Service and support to reduce offending behaviour. Adults who have been flagged for persistent anti-social behaviour in the PSPO area have been issued Community Protection Warnings/Notices with escalations to Criminal Behaviour Orders where necessary.

We want to ask the community to help us by spending a minute or two of their time filling in the short survey so we can gather local opinion about what the public think are the main concerns in Ilfracombe. The survey closes on 23rd September, to fill it in please click below, thank you 🙏🏼

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/rtUsRe1BBg

09/09/2026

The consultation is now open and runs until 30th September 2026. Your feedback will help shape how dog control measures are managed across the district. 👇👇👇

09/09/2026

Remember: Ilfracombe Community Awards Nominations Are Open!

We want your nominations to help us celebrate the incredible people, organisations and businesses that make our town such a special place to live, work and visit

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for others? An unsung hero? Dedicated volunteer? Caring neighbour? Inspiring young person? Or community-minded business that deserves recognition?
Now is your chance to say thank you!

📝 Nomination forms are available from The Ilfracombe Centre, can be downloaded online from the ITC website or you can fill out an online form here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NVQ5NH9

📅 Nominations close Wednesday 16th September 2026

🏆 Winners will be announced at the Ilfracombe Community Awards Ceremony - The Carlton Hotel on Thursday 15th October 2026

08/09/2026

Keep an eye on your post over the next couple of weeks!

Over the next couple of weeks our lovely local posties will be delivering an Ilfracombe Town of Culture Postcard through your letter box!
This postcard also acts as a survey so that we can hear your opinions on all things cultural in Ilfracombe - whether you are a frequent engager or someone who gets involved with very little - all of your voices are important.

Some of you would have filled this out online, but we know that some people prefer to go a bit more old school with pen and paper, so this is your chance to have your say!

Once you have completed your survey you can pop it back into on of the many community letterboxes that we have in town.
The deadline is Friday 25th September and our lovely boxes (many of which have been decorated by local artists) are available here:

1.The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street
2. The Landmark Theatre, The Promenade
3.Hand:Plant, 76 High Street
4. BANK Creative Space, 151 High Street
5. Combe Coastal GP Surgery, 18 St. Brannocks Rd
6. Hele Bay Pub, Hele
7. Lee Memorial Hall, Lee
8. Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Road
9. Harbour Master, Ilfracombe Harbour
10. Larkstone Cafe, Larkstone Gardens
11. Arts & Crafts Society, 9-10 The Promenade
12. Tesco, Ilfracombe
13. Ilfracombe Library, The Candar
14. Pier Gallery, 10 The Quay
15. Fikaboden, 132 High Street
16.Forty Three, Fore Street
17.Happy Wholefoods, High Street
18.Slade Vision Centre
19.The Tyrell Hospital

If you have an elderly neighbour who may struggle to either fill in a form or return it, then we'd love if you could help them or ping us an email on [email protected] and we can arrange for it to be collected.

You can still complete the form online if you'd prefer using this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UKTOC

BANK Ilfracombe, The Fore Street Association, Ilfracombe hand:plant The Landmark Ilfracombe Museum Tesco Ilfracombe Library Happy Wholefoods Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Health & Wellbeing - Combe Coastal

08/09/2026

Dog waste left behind is a serious health hazard. It can carry bacteria and parasites such as toxocariasis, which can harm young children and spread diseases to other dogs.

Responsible owners protect their community by always picking up after their pets.

Leaving dog waste behind is unfair on our parks team, who work hard every day to maintain our green spaces. When they are mowing the lawns or carrying out routine work, dog waste can be thrown up by machinery, creating an unpleasant and unhygienic situation for staff simply doing their jobs.

Enforcement: Fixed penalty £100, or up to £1,000 on summary conviction.

How can you help? If you see dog fouling:

📷 Please take a clear photo of the waste and its location — this is essential.
📍 If you feel safe, any additional details (such as the dog, owner, or vehicle registration) can help — but please don’t put yourself at risk.
📝 Report it online:
https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/environment/dogs-in-north-devon/dog-fouling-and-dog-bins

Providing evidence is more than enough and is greatly appreciated by our dog wardens. It helps them act and protect our shared spaces.

Enforcement reminder: Dog fouling can result in a £100 fixed penalty, or up to £1,000 on summary conviction.

By working together, we can support our parks team and keep North Devon’s spaces enjoyable for everyone.