The Town Council is the most local of three tiers of government that represent Tavistock, the other two tiers are West Devon Borough Council and Devon County Council. Each has its own resources and responsibilities which are essential for maintaining and developing our community.
Below is a guide to the responsibilities of each level of Council, If you are not sure which council you need to contact, please call us on 01822 613529 (Monday to Thursday 8:45 - 17:15, Friday 8:45 - 16:45) or email office@tavistock.gov.uk and we will be happy to advise you.
Tavistock Town Council Tel: 01822 613529
- Butcher Park allotments
- Community representation and support
- Custodian of many of Tavistocks listed buildings
- Guildhall car park
- Part of Whitchurch Down
- Plymouth Road and Dolvin Road cemeteries
- Several open spaces and playparks
- Street furniture (benches, bins and bus shelters)
- St Eustachius church clock and churchyard including lighting
- Supporting town twinning (Celle in Germany and Pontivy in France)
- Tavistocks Pannier Market and Town Hall
- War memorial
West Devon Borough Council Tel:01822 813600 Website: www.westdevon.gov.uk
- Building regulations
- Council tax and non-domestic rates
- Elections
- Environmental health
- Housing & housing benefits
- Meadowlands leisure facilities
- Most car parks
- Licensing
- Local planning & development
- Public toilets
- Refuse collection and recycling
- Street cleaning
- Tourist Information Centre
Devon County Council Tel:0845 155 1015 Website: www.devon.gov.uk
- Birth, marriage and death registration
- Education
- Fire and public safety
- Heritage services
- Highways and highway lighting
- Libraries
- Road safety
- Social services
- Strategic planning
- Trading standards
- Transportation
- Waste disposal (Crowndale tip)
- Winter travel