Welcome to the official website for Gulworthy Parish Council
Gulworthy is a rural parish in the west of Devon, straddling a ridge between the Tamar river to the west and the river Tavy and Lumburn stream to the east. Now predominantly agriculture and forestry, in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the area was heavily industrialised. Blanchdown Wood, in the northwest of the parish, was the site of the Devon Great Consuls copper mine, one of the world’s largest copper mining enterprises. Arsenic and other metal ores were also mined extensively around Gulworthy. As part of these operations the port at Morwellham, in the southwest of the parish, was developed. The Tavistock canal, which passes under the parish in a tunnel bored through Morwell Down, connected Morwellham to the mines and Tavistock.
Gulworthy today is a small hamlet at the junction of the east-west A390 Tavistock – Gunnislake road and the B3257/B3362 running north-south from Chip Shop towards Bere Alston. There is a church, primary school and the parish hall, all serving the local community and the surrounding hamlets and farmsteads. The Gulworthy Parish area is defined on the boundary map.
Two Councillor vacancies
2 Councillor vacancies24th October 2024
Saturday 16th November 2024 10am-1pm Christmas coffee, cake and crafts
Milton Abbot churchThe latest Rural Bulletin
The latest rural bulletin12th November 2024
Healthwatch Devon 8 November 2024
Healthwatch Devon8th November 2024
Update on Broadband in Gulworthy Parish
Update on Broadband in Gulworthy Parish5th November 2024
Community funding
Cllr Blackman has a locality budget which can be used towards a community project in the parish.Next Parish Council Meeting - Monday 2nd December 2024 at 7.30pm
Next Parish Council Meeting - Monday 2nd December 2024 at 7.30pm5th November 2024
Have your say on future plans for transport in Devon and Torbay
Have your say..6th November 2024
Devon and Somerset Fire Service Consultation
Dear all,Every year we ask our communities and businesses about the level of precept (council tax contribution) for the fire and rescue service. This consultation is open now until midday on 26 November.
We would like to hear from as many people as possible across Devon and Somerset to better understand our residents’ views. Please can you complete the online survey and share this with your networks. Should you or anyone else be unable to complete this online please call 01392 872354 and leave a message with your name and number. Please see attached a poster for you to display if there are any appropriate places, or please include in any timely newsletters you may have. We will also be posting on our social media accounts so please share if you are able to.
Whilst we are aware of the pressures many of us are facing now and in the coming months, your feedback will help to make more informed decisions for the next financial year.
Many thanks for your support to share this consultation.
Do you know how to prepare for flooding?
Do you know how to prepare for flooding?Devon County Council update
Consultation launched on transport plan; Find out more about becoming a councillor; Which route do you prefer?; Mentally healthy workplaces; Time to quit?; and celebrating Kinship Care WeekWest Devon Housing needs survey results 2024
West Devon Housing needs survey results 202418th July 2024
Flood risk management newsletter
Devon County Council flood risk management newsletter16th July 2024
Devon and Cornwall Police Alert
Devon and Cornwall Alert is a two way community messaging system operated by Devon and Cornwall Police.Stop doorstop crime
Useful information for preventing doorstop crime in your area22nd April 2024
Citizens Advice Fuel Voucher Scheme
If you are struggling to top up your prepayment meter, you might be able to claim fuel vouchers. For more details call 01237 879233 or email fuelvouchers@ruraldevoncab.org.uk or download the leaflet below.Torridge, North, Mid & West Devon Citizens Advice Fuel Vouchers leaflet (pdf)
Gulworthy Parish Council supports the 20’s Plenty for Devon campaign
Gulworthy Parish Council:* supports the 20’s Plenty for Devon campaign.
* Calls on Devon County Council to implement 20mph in Tavistock; and
* will write to Devon County Council to request 20mph speed limits on streets throughout Devon where people live, work, shop, play or learn, with 30mph as the exception on those roads, where full consideration of the needs of vulnerable road users allows a higher limit.