The role of Lustleigh Parish Council is to serve the needs of the local community. The council is the first tier of local government and has the main aim of improving the quality of life and the local environment.

Lustleigh Parish Council works as a team to provide a service to the community. Led by a chair the council is given advice and administrative support by the clerk, Rachel Hooper, who is the only employed member of the team. The role of Responsible Finance Officer is also held by the clerk.

When you see your councillors out and about do talk with them about local issues, they will be keen to listen. Otherwise, if you wish to raise an issue by phone or email then please contact Rachel Hooper who will share your communication with all of the councillors – clerk@lustleighparishcouncil.gov.uk.

The parish council meets on the second Thursday of each month, with the exception of August when no meeting is held. The meetings are open to the public and take place in the village hall meeting room, starting at 7.30pm.

So, who are your councillors and although all councillors are involved in all decisions, what are their key areas of responsibility?

Tim Wakeham – Chair, play area and equipment, authorised signatory, preschool contact re use of orchard, village maintenance

Sheila Palmer – Deputy chair, planning, authorised signatory, preschool contact re use of orchard, village maintenance

Jeremy Hepworth – Orchard care and maintenance, village maintenance

Henry Reddaway – Village hall committee representative, village maintenance

James Cater – Village maintenance, including Road Warden Scheme

Sarah James – Planning, village maintenance

Frances Hewison – Preschool and village maintenance