Yarnscombe Parish Council

30/09/2025

Torridge Resident Climate & Nature Survey!

We want to hear from you!

Torridge District Council is asking for residents' views to help shape the work of the Councillor Climate Emergency Working Group. By sharing your thoughts, you can contribute to a healthier, more sustainable environment for everyone in Torridge.

The short survey takes around five minutes to complete and is anonymous. It asks residents a series of questions about action they have taken to protect nature and or reduce their climate impact along with any barriers to action they have faced.

Feedback from the survey will support and inform the group's work, which aims to assist with outlining what action needs to be taken in the council's own operations and how the council can support residents and businesses to act.

👉 To take part in the survey, please click on the link in the comments.
👉 The survey will be open from Monday 15 September to Friday 17 October 2025.

06/09/2025

Our MP will be holding an open surgery in our neighbouring parish on Friday 19th September between 3:30pm and 4:30pm in Alverdiscott.

06/09/2025

Sunday 7th September at 3pm

🚨Emergency Alert 🚨

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

Your mobile phone or tablet will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. The alert message will confirm this is a test and that you do not need to take any further action.

Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

19/08/2025

❗️August Bank Holiday Waste & Recycling Collection Changes❗️

👉 There will be no waste or recycling collections on Monday 25th August and collections will take place one day later than usual for the whole week from Tuesday 26th August to Saturday 30th August.

👉 The normal collection timetable will resume on Monday 1st September.

Full details of the bank holiday changes and normal collection times for the rest of the year for any address in Torridge can be viewed on the Council website.

➡️ www.torridge.gov.uk/collectiondates

Have a great bank holiday weekend! 😃

19/08/2025

⚠️‼️Scam Alert‼️⚠️

We’ve received reports of a texting scam where individuals are receiving texts claiming to be a ‘Parking Penalty Charge Notice’ (PCN) from a ‘local council’, asking you to pay a fine via a suspicious link.

Please DO NOT click on the link or provide any personal details as this is not from us.

👉 Torridge District Council does not issue PCN’s via text message.

👉 We do not hold personal information and any contact from us would be at least a month later by post.

👉 We do not us QR codes on any of our parking signs.
Stay vigilant and stay safe!

19/08/2025

🚨Emergency Alert 🚨

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

Your mobile phone or tablet will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. The alert message will confirm this is a test and that you do not need to take any further action.

Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

15/08/2025

Thank you to everyone that got us here , if you still want to buy shares that would be great as every penny from now on will get spent on renovations 👏👏👏

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-globe-hotel-torrington

13/08/2025

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13/08/2025

Don't lose your vote - residents in Torridge District Council urged to check voter registration details!

Torridge District Council residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

The annual canvass allows Torridge District Council to keep the electoral register up to date, to identify who risks losing their voice at elections, and to encourage them to register before it's too late.

Being absent from the Electoral Register may also negatively impact people's credit ratings and cause difficulties when applying for financial products such as mortgages, credit cards, or even a mobile phone contract.

For more information please click on the link in the comments section.

06/08/2025

Details have been released for the changes to the bus timetables.

Stagecoach are making changes to many of their bus services from 31 August 2025. To view timetables, visit the Stagecoach website.

24/07/2025

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-globe-hotel-torrington

Our aim is to purchase The Globe Hotel, to restore it to its former glory as a hotel, bar & restaurant, with a focus on training & community