Please find attached the latest Griffiths Traffic Bulletin for the North Devon Link Road Project - A361 - (Portmore to Borners Bridge) or click HERE to view online at the Griffiths Community Website under Traffic Updates. This bulletin contains important Traffic Information regarding night closures and traffic management programme. For additional project information or to view all newsletters and traffic updates online, please visit the Griffiths in the Community North Devon Link Road website HERE.
The Parish Council's contractor will be spraying weeds along the roads and pavements in the village next Tuesday (17th June), weather permitting. The spray is safe to use in public areas. Anyone who has not previously notified Liz Bulled that you don't want the plants sprayed outside your house, please get in touch with her (details under Parish Council).
Please find attached the Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Annual Governance & Accountability Return (Exempt Authority) that relates to the 2024/25 audit of the Parish Council. Audit documents can be found under Parish Council, Legal Documents - 2025 Audit - after the 12th of June.
North Molton Parish Footpath Officer, Steph Harris, has created an excellent poster for the public rights of way in the Parish, attached to this post.
If you find a problem on a footpath, if it is in the Exmoor National Park, report it here. Otherwise, report here. Please also drop the Clerk an email so that we can keep track of resolution of issues (clerk@northmoltonparish.gov.uk).
Please remember that you are responsible for your safety, control of dogs, appropriate behaviour around livestock, and using public and private land with care. You can find the Countryside Code here.
Happy trails!
Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) has announced the necessary closure of a popular Somerset footbridge for public safety and is working on a plan for a long-term replacement, and to reinstate public access on the permissive footpath that crosses Hinds Pitt Bridge near the Tarr Steps.
Access and Recreation Manager for ENPA Dan Barnett said:
“Unfortunately, the bridge above Hinds Pitt Pool that forms part of the popular Tarr Steps circular walk has had to be closed due to structural failure and for public safety. The bridge has been there since the 1950’s and some key parts of the steel structure have deteriorated to a point where they are no longer safe (see photos below). We hope to replace the bridge and secure public access once again here for the future, but it will take some time to develop a plan in agreement with the relevant landowners and to raise the considerable funds required.
It is possible that we can do some temporary modifications to allow the bridge to reopen while we plan for its replacement, and we are looking into that urgently. In the meantime, the Tarr Steps site is otherwise open for everyone to enjoy, including short walks there and back on either side of the river and all the longer walks in the area are fully open too. The popular long distance footpath the Two Moors Way is still passable using an alternative route on the west bank of the river.”
Please find attached the latest Griffiths Traffic Bulletin for the North Devon Link Road Project - A361 - (Portmore to Borners Bridge) or click HERE to view online at the Griffiths Community Website under Traffic Updates. This bulletin contains important Traffic Information regarding night closures and traffic management programme. For additional project information or to view all newsletters and traffic updates online, please visit the Griffiths in the Community North Devon Link Road website HERE.Highways
Exmoor Young Voices (EYV) is a voluntary group of young people from across Exmoor, seeking viable and sustainable ‘life’ and ‘work’ opportunities for young residents. They tackle many issues for young people on the moor, including housing, digital inclusion, employment, communications, travel and local wages.
EVY have kindly provided two copies of the Justin Tyers book "How to self build your dream home for £99,000 - or less!" to North Molton Parish Council and you can arrange to borrow a copy for up to 2 months from the Parish Clerk - contact via nmpclerk@gmail.com. This is only a loan, and return is expected so that others can also benefit from the EYV donation.
Alternatively, you can go to the EYV page and find out how to get your own copy.
Please see the attached flyer.
Thursday 5th June, 2025 - 3:30 to 7:00pm in The Victory Hall, North Molton - representatives from Hastoe Housing Association will be present to provide detailed information.
Please find attached the latest Griffiths Traffic Bulletin for the North Devon Link Road Project - A361 - (Portmore to Borners Bridge) or click HERE to view online at the Griffiths Community Website under Traffic Updates. This bulletin contains important Traffic Information regarding night closures and traffic management programme. For additional project information or to view all newsletters and traffic updates online, please visit the Griffiths in the Community North Devon Link Road website HERE [if !supportLineBreakNewLine] [endif]
THE COUNTY OF DEVON (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION) (ROAD FROM FIVE BARROWS CROSS TO KINSFORD GATE CROSS ALL THE WAY DOWN TO ROAD FROM HUNSTONE CROSS TO NORTHLAND CROSS, BRAYFORD/NORTH MOLTON) NOTICE 2025
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL hereby give NOTICE that:
From THURSDAY 22 MAY 2025 Until MONDAY 26 MAY 2025 (both dates inclusive) for a maximum of 5 days no person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed on the sections of Affected Roads.
Roads affected - ROAD FROM FIVE BARROWS CROSS TO KINSFORD GATE CROSS ALL THE WAY DOWN TO ROAD FROM HUNSTONE CROSS TO NORTHLAND CROSS, BRAYFORD/NORTH MOLTON
The alternative, signed, route for vehicles will be via - NORTHLAND CROSS - A399 - BRAYFORD - FREINDSHIP FARM CROSS - B3358 - SIMONSBATH - B3223 - SIMONSBATH BRIDGE - KINSFORD GATE CROSS & VICE VERSA.
This temporary restriction is considered necessary to enable - SURFACE DRESSING
For additional information contact: KIELY BROS Telephone: 07425 158911
