Tavistock is actually served by three different levels of local Council; Devon County Council, West Devon Borough Council and Tavistock Town Council. Each has its own resources and responsibilities which are essential for maintaining & developing our community. 

Below is a list of each level of Council and their responsibilities.

Tavistock Town Council  01822 613529  www.tavistock.gov.uk

· Butcher Park allotments

· Community representation and  support

· Custodian of many of Tavistock’s 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)

· Tavistock’s Pannier Market and Town Hall

· War memorial

West Devon Borough Council 01822 813600 www.wdbc.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

· Street cleaning, refuse collection and recycling

· Tourist Information Centre

Devon County Council 0845 155 1015 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)

 

Email: info@tavistock.gov.uk
Telephone:01822 613529

Town Council Offices Drake Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0AU