Edition FIVE - Autumn 2024
Edition FOUR - Spring 2024Edition THREE - Autumn 2023Edition TWO - Spring 2023Please click on the link above to access/read the particular edition you are interested in.Hard copies of the newsletter are available at the Town Council offices for collection if required.
Published: 8 Apr 25
Following the resignation of Martin Thew, a new casual vacancy exists
Published: 4 Apr 25
EDDC Electoral Services team have issued the following Election Notices (see main body of message)
Published: 4 Mar 25
The Town Council has issued the following statement in relation to the proposed budget for FY25-26 and the associated precept demand to fund the town's services.
Published: 16 Feb 25
Mayor, Jill Farrow, invites residents to attend the Annual Meeting of the Parish on March 3rd.
Published: 6 Feb 25
EDDC Cllr Paul Hayward Honoured with a national award by the Local Government Association
Published: 22 Jan 25
EDDC and the EA are hosting a drop-in event at The Guildhall on Tuesday 25th February - poster below
Published: 20 Jan 25
Barrie Hedges wins the Axminster Citizen of the Year Award 2025.
Published: 7 Jan 25
Following the resignation of Alfie Brooker, a new Casual Vacancy exists
Published: 23 Dec 24
The Mayor of Axminster, Cllr. Jill Farrow, sends her best wishes to all residents. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Published: 12 Dec 24
At the FULL Council meeting held on 9th December 2024, the following meeting dates were approved.
Published: 4 Dec 24
Following the resignation of former Cllr. Jenny Bull, and the disqualification of former Cllr. Terry Langdon, two new casual vacancies now exist.
Published: 1 Nov 24
Nominations closed - Robin Cross Citizen of the Year 2025.
Published: 22 Oct 24
The latest newsletter from Axminster Town Council
Published: 14 Oct 24
Axminster Town Council now has allotment plots available for letting. Get a head start on next year's growing season. limited availability
Published: 6 Sep 24
A Casual Vacancy exists in the Town Ward
Published: 3 Sep 24
The Town Council is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic people to join the Guildhall team.
Published: 23 Jul 24
We have been asked to publicise this statement by the Devon & Cornwall Police and crime Commissioner's office
Published: 22 Jul 24
We are delighted to share this wonderful aerial footage of our beautiful Minster Church courtesy of Ric Edgell (OneFour Productions)
Published: 15 Jul 24
Notice of a forthcoming road closure for SWW works in Chard Street 31/7 to 6/8
Published: 1 Jul 24
Notice of a public consultation regarding potential move of the Town Centre Post Office service
Published: 24 Jun 24
The Town Council pays tribute to former Councillor Martin Mynard
Published: 9 May 24
Advance notice of a road closure order for August 2024 (5th to 9th)
Published: 19 Apr 24
The Town Council has issued tender documents for its grass-cutting contract FY24-27
Published: 18 Apr 24
Axminster welcomes newly coopted Councillor Jenny and wishes to highlight that a casual vacancy still exists.
Published: 4 Apr 24
A guide to Council and landowner responsibilities relating to the maintenance of ditches, verges and hedges along the public highway.
Published: 22 Mar 24
The Town Council has received a reply from central Government regarding flooding events in the town
Published: 21 Mar 24
The latest Axminster Town Council Newsletter is out now
We have just installed 4 new 'Welcome to Axminster' signs - Have you spotted them?
Published: 18 Mar 24
At the request of the Mayor, there will be an extraordinary meeting of the Strategy & Finance Committee on Monday 25th March at 7.30pm
Published: 6 Mar 24
A hard-copy of the report presented at the Annual Parish Meeting has been published today
Published: 5 Mar 24
At the Annual Parish Meeting held on 4th March 2024, the Mayor presented her annual report.
Published: 28 Feb 24
Temporary closure of Council's Grant Application Scheme
NHS Devon have issued a briefing report for community reference relating to dental services in Devon.
Published: 29 Jan 24
Please beware of strangely worded emails, or requests for help, from the Town Council. They are almost certainly NOT genuine!!
The Town Council is delighted to publicise a new local website - full of useful information about our wonderful town!
Published: 15 Jan 24
Press release from Cllr. Stuart Hughes (DCC Cabinet member for Highways)
Hayley Widger announced as Axminster Citizen of the Year 2024.
Published: 18 Dec 23
Date changed: Now scheduled for Monday 4th March 2024
Published: 12 Dec 23
Two grants for £1000 each were awarded at the Council meeting on 11th December 2023
Published: 11 Dec 23
Axminster Town Council and Axminster Climate Action Group coordinate the planting of a Community Orchard with help from volunteers of all ages.
Published: 28 Nov 23
The calendar of Council (and Committee) meetings for 2024 has been published.
Cllr. David Willey duly elected to role of Vice-Chair of the Strategy & Finance Committee (on 27/11/2023)
Published: 18 Nov 23
Martin Spurway is bestowed the Freedom of the Parish of Axminster.
Published: 1 Nov 23
Town Council surgery cancelled for Thursday 2nd November
Nominations open until December the 1st for the Axminster Citizen of the Year 2024
Published: 12 Oct 23
The Autumn edition of our newsletter 'Your Town, Your Council' is out now.
Published: 7 Oct 23
Find out how you can have your say before the 5th of November 2023.
Published: 27 Jul 23
Formal Notice for the arrangements for Corporal Bray's funeral on 4th August 2023
Published: 3 Jul 23
The Council has published the Notice of Public Rights statement (see below)
Published: 22 Jun 23
Temporary closure of Footpath 64 for the replacement of a bridge
Published: 6 Jun 23
Overnight road closure on the A35
Published: 16 May 23
Cllr. Jill Farrow was unanimously re-elected as Town Mayor at the Council's Annual Meeting.
Published: 15 May 23
The Axminster Town Council will soon be sharing its feedback with EDDC regarding a planning proposal for 140 houses on Chard Road. These comments were decided upon after receiving various representations from the public during its Annual Meeting.
Published: 12 May 23
On the 4th May 2023, three ward members for Axminster (EDDC) were elected. Cllr. Paul Hayward Cllr. Sarah Jackson Cllr. Simon Smith
None of the three Axminster wards were contested. All members (Councillors) elected unopposed.
We are absolutely delighted to report the installation of two new defibrillators in Axminster.
Published: 26 Apr 23
The formal EDDC Notice of Poll for the elections on 4th May has been issued.
Published: 20 Apr 23
We have just installed eight new town maps.
Published: 14 Apr 23
A new tree has been planted to replace one that was snapped in half by vandals.
Published: 11 Apr 23
Nourish share their 2022/23 Annual Report
Published: 4 Apr 23
The Council is looking to recruit a new groundskeeper
Published: 30 Mar 23
Published on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police Service.
Published: 29 Mar 23
EDDC has issued the formal Notice of Election for both the Town and District Council elections in May 2023
Published: 15 Mar 23
Axminster Town Council Newsletter - Issue 2, Spring 2023
Published: 14 Mar 23
Axminster Town Council introduces a new town map for 2023!
Published: 13 Mar 23
Candidate packs are available online and at Town Council offices at Guildhall
Published: 1 Mar 23
EDDC (the Council Tax billing authority) have asked the Town Council to publish the following information
Published: 8 Feb 23
Formal response submitted to EDDC Local Plan Consultation from the Steering group
The Town Council is keen to promote the change in the rules for voting in May 2023.
Published: 31 Jan 23
The Town Council is delighted to provide a "base of operations" at the Old Courthouse for the Totally Locally Banners group.
Published: 17 Jan 23
A downloadable schedule of proposed meeting dates in 2023
Published: 12 Jan 23
We have been asked to publicise the contact details for our constituency MP, Richard Foord.
Published: 15 Nov 22
At the Guildhall 1st November 2022 3 until 7pm
Published: 8 Nov 22
Consultation event 1/12/2022
The Town Council has received correspondence from Buckingham Palace.
Published: 26 Sep 22
Mayor, Cllr Jill Farrow, attends the exciting launch of the new Stopline Way Junior Parkrun on Sunday September 25th 2022.
Published: 22 Sep 22
The Mayor of Axminster, Jill Farrow, has sent a message of thanks to our twin town in Normandy thanking them for their message of condolence.
Published: 21 Sep 22
The latest guide to Local Services has been published.
Published: 9 Sep 22
Please click here to access the archived news items and Council statements and actions following the death of HM The Queen on 8.9.2022
Published: 15 Mar 22
A statement from EDDC's CEO - Mark Williams - on the Devon Council's response to the unfolding challenge to assist and support those arriving from Ukraine.
Published: 21 Jul 21
Commemoration of 100 years of the War Memorial on the Minster Green.
Published: 15 Jul 21
The refurbishment work on the fountain is complete.
Published: 13 Jul 21
Confused about what services are dealt with by each local authority? Find out which Council deals with what!
Published: 10 May 21
The Devon Climate Emergency Partnership (DCE) are holding a citizens’ assembly this June and July which will bring together 70 people from across Devon to address the big challenges that Devon faces in tackling climate change.