South Molton Town Council

01/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Today, Mayor of South Molton, Cllr Steven Hinchliffe, raised the Pride flag at the Town Hall to mark the beginning of Pride Month.

Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and recognise the contribution that LGBTQ+ people make to our communities.

South Molton Town Council is proud to support a welcoming, respectful and inclusive community for all.

13/05/2026

27/04/2026

Last week as the first sections of the glass roof were being removed from the Pannier Market, we carried out environmental surveys focused on swifts and bats.

A toolbox talk was delivered on site with Mercury Construction SW Ltd to make sure everyone understood the importance of protecting these species and the measures in place.

A big thank you to Jerry from the Devon Swift Project and Rhianna from Arbtech for their expertise.

We’re also pleased to share that the South Molton Swift Group are installing Swift Boxes today and continue monitoring swift activity throughout the project to ensure that the Swift population is protected.

Thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for their support in making this work possible.

10/03/2026

South Molton Museum is back open for 2026! 🏛️

A brilliant place to explore the history of our town, right here in the heart of South Molton. Admission is free, and it is always worth a visit if you have never been in before.

Take a look at the photo for their opening times, and pop in when you are next in town.

Supporting local history keeps South Molton’s story alive.

05/03/2026

If you see Anti-social behaviour, please take the time to report it using Neighbourhood Alert.

Link: https://members.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Join

A message from our local Policing team:

Anti-social behaviour, South Molton

The local policing team have received reports of anti-social behaviour taking place in the area of the Pannier Market, South Molton.

We have received numerous reports concerning the scaffolding that has been erected around the Pannier Market in order to restore the roof. This is some important work and it is anticipated that this scaffolding will be up for some time however we have received some concerning reports of individuals climbing on the scaffolding and up onto the roof.

We are fortunate that there is CCTV in the locality and we will be reviewing this footage to try and identify any individuals and we will take proportionate action against anyone we can identify.

This is incredibly dangerous, there is a reason the roof is being restored and therefore I would urge any parents to have a conversation with their children to remind them of the dangers and the risks posed and the implications of falling from height.

As a team we will be working with the Town Council and the company responsible for the Scaffolding to increase awareness of the risks posed so that works can continue safely and without delay.

The Neighbourhood Team encourage any persons who experience anti-social behaviour, and anyone with information, to report this via our website or phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Please phone 999 in an emergency.

We aim to increase patrols where possible.

24/01/2026

Free opportunity for young people in South Molton 🎥📸

Youth Creative Media is a FREE 11 week programme for ages 16 to 25, all about telling the story of South Molton Pannier Market through audio, video and photography. No experience needed, just curiosity.

Try it first on Friday 7 February
Come along, meet the team, have a go with the kit, and see if it is for you.

Then Saturday afternoons for 11 weeks
Learn recording, interviewing, editing and publishing. Build a portfolio and help capture local history. Equipment and snacks provided.

To join, scan the QR code or contact
[email protected]
07832 511119

Please share with any young people who might love this.

🎙️📹 Exciting opportunity for young people in South Molton! 🎙️📹

We're running a FREE 11-week media skills programme for 16-25 year olds, exploring the heritage of South Molton's historic Pannier Market. This is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the wider heritage project with South Molton Town Council.

TRY IT OUT FIRST - Friday 7th February
Not sure if it's for you? Come along and try some equipment, meet the team, and see what you think. No pressure, no commitment!

THEN SATURDAY AFTERNOONS FOR 11 WEEKS
Learn professional skills including:
🎙️ Podcasting and audio production
📹 Video creation and editing
📸 Photography
🎬 Content creation and publishing

WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL:
✨ Completely FREE
✨ No experience needed
✨ Professional equipment provided
✨ Snacks included!
✨ Build your portfolio
✨ Co-design a heritage exhibit
✨ Get a certificate at the celebration event
✨ Various venues around South Molton (YMCA, Library, Museum, Assembly Rooms, Courthouse)

PERFECT FOR:
Young people from South Molton and surrounding villages who are curious about media, want to build skills for college or work, or just fancy trying something new!
Our Young Voices in Heritage™ methodology achieved 100% confidence improvement with previous participants and was presented at the University of York's international archaeology conference (TAG2025).

TO REGISTER:
📧 [email protected]
📱 07832 511119
🌐 www.aceholdsthespace.com/youthcreativemedia
Share this with young people who might be interested! 🙌

14/01/2026

Proud to share this as part of Day. South Molton Pannier Market is one of our town’s real heritage assets, and thanks to National Lottery players this much loved building is being protected for future generations.

This Day, we’re shining a spotlight on one of South Molton’s true local treasures.

South Molton Pannier Market was built in the 1860s and opened in 1864. The Public Market and Assembly Room is a Grade II* listed building and has been at the heart of town life for generations, from everyday shopping to big community moments.

Thanks to National Lottery players, South Molton Town Council has secured a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £231,500 to support important restoration work, including the Victorian roof lights that make the hall so special.

If you have a favourite memory of the market, a photo from inside, or a stallholder you love, pop it in the comments. Let’s show the country what South Molton heritage looks like.

29/11/2025

Our Christmas Light Switch On last night was the busiest one we’ve ever had, and the energy was unbelievable.
Thank you to everyone who came, what a way to kick off Christmas! 🎅🌟

12/11/2025

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