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CORONAVIRUS:

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This is the website of Peter Tavy Parish Council with information about the members, meetings and work of the council.

The website also offers an introduction to the Parish of Peter Tavy and its history.

There are also details and contact information for local groups and organisations, and news of events in the Parish.

LATEST NEWS (click on item title for full details)

PLEASE… STAY OFF FARMLAND!
Farmers are absolutely begging people to stay off their land and the bridal ways and footpaths that cross their farming land. With the closure of the beaches and the National Park, farmers are very suddenly seeing a big increase of people exercising their dogs on their farm land and the paths that cross it. Please… […]
Sunday Reflections – 29th March 2020
During February my husband and I visited family in Kenya. Together we stayed in the rainforest famous for its wonderful butterflies. This one caught my eye, basking in the warmth of the sun, with its back studded with ‘jewels’ glistening in the sunlight. With our grandsons, we marvelled at how it had changed from a […]
UPDATE from the POP-UP SHOP!
Peter Tavy Pop-Up Shop Delivery Schedule To enable us to manage this service efficiently we will be making two village wide deliveries each week on Tuesday and Saturday. The order deadline for each delivery will be: Tuesday Delivery: Meat from Howell’s Butchers – order to be placed with us by 7.30pm on Sunday Fruit, vegetables, […]
Farmers’ Update – travelling to livestock
National Sheep Association has issued a new letter template to ease the passage of farmers travelling to care for their sheep or other livestock. Download a PDF file of the template here> AHDB: have set up a page on their website on how coronavirus is affecting farming https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus-advice-for-farmers-and-growers. They have provided information on the effect of […]
Waste and Cleansing Services in West Devon – DON’T RECYCLE TISSUES!!
West Devon Borough Council have contacted us with this message: We thought it would be useful for you to have a regular update on our waste and cleansing services during the current crisis. Like others, over the past few weeks we have been affected in many ways such as staff sickness/self-isolation, suppliers closing factories, re-processors […]
Parking in West Devon
To support local communities, key workers and the NHS, West Devon Borough and South Hams District Councils have suspended parking enforcement in all of their pay and display car parks. This decision protects both council enforcement officers, who may otherwise be at risk of contracting the virus, and key workers, as now they do not […]
New Warning About Scams
Devon County Council has issued the following warning… Fraudsters are increasingly targeting the public and organisations with emails, texts, ‘phone calls and WhatsApp messages offering advice and treatment for the coronavirus, as well as setting up fake websites selling products and offering ‘cures’. Scammers have also been setting up bogus websites asking for donations […]
Food sorted – do you need Other Stuff?
If you’re one of those facing complete self-isolation, you’ve probably already seen the sources of help with food on offer here. But what about the other stuff you need… such as cat food, washing powder or dishwasher tablets? Sarah has managed to secure a delivery slot from Tesco for Saturday April 4th, and is offering […]
DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK NEWS – if you can get there on foot or by bike, you can exercise there!
The Parish Council has received a letter from Kevin Bishop, Chief Executive (National Park Officer) for Dartmoor. (You can download the full letter as a PDF here>) The National Park has issued a press release saying that people should not be travelling to Dartmoor (read the full release here>); visitor centres, toilets and car parks are […]
Food and More Delivered from Tavistock….
The information on this sheet is subject to change. We apologise if some of the services below are no longer available and will up-date as regularly as possible. Download this list as a PDF file> GROCERIES CONTINENTAL FRUITS: Fruit and veg boxes with free local delivery in Tavistock and the surrounding areas. We can include […]
Coronavirus – helping each other in Peter Tavy
We’re establishing a network of support and assistance within the Peter Tavy Community. In times of anxiety because of the unknown, a friend with information is far better than loneliness and silence. As soon as information and details are established, they will be published here with links to how to contact friends and neighbours in the […]
Possible Council Tax Reductions…
West Devon Borough Council say: “If your income has reduced as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, and you are concerned about your Council Tax, we may be able to help. “Anyone on a low income can apply to our Council Tax Reduction scheme.” Click here to apply for a Council Tax Reduction> “If you are already […]
Important Message from West Devon Borough Council
Message from Cllr Judy Pearce and Cllr Neil Jory South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council have, along with every other Council in the country, has been tasked with supporting the National Plan to protect the NHS and prevent unnecessary deaths. You may have heard the Prime Minister advising that the NHS has […]
Phone A Friend!
Befriending by phone: We are very mindful of those self-isolating and missing the very natural activity of communication! While most will have computers, there are some in the Parish who do not. And even with access to social media, the friendly voice of a local can be welcome! If you would like someone to call […]

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