Ilfracombe Town Council

02/09/2026

Proposed reopening date of birthing services at North Devon Hospital from Tuesday 29th September 👇👇👇

Delivering on our commitment to reopen birthing services at North Devon District Hospital we are able to confirm, subject to meeting essential safety criteria, a proposed reopening date of Tuesday 29 September.

A final review of staffing and safety criteria will take place two weeks before and we will confirm whether the reopening will take place.

The current temporary suspension remains in place. Women and birthing people should continue to follow their current personalised birth plans and continue to contact maternity triage on 01392 406616 early if they think they may be in labour or have urgent concerns.

Visit our website for more information: www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/news/planning-underway-to-reopen-birthing-services-at-north-devon-district-hospital-from-29-september

01/09/2026

Vision Community Centre Notice of AGM Moved to Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

The Annual General Meeting of 2026 for the Vision Community Centre, Slade will be held on:

📅DATE: Wednesday 3rd September 2026
🕖TIME: From 7pm
📍WHERE: The Vision Centre, Slade

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

We are looking for new Committee members to help make more use of the Centre for the benefit of the Slade Community.

01/09/2026

Please be aware there will be some temporary restrictions to CHURCH ROAD, ILFRACOMBE from TUESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2026 for a maximum of 5 days with an anticipated finish of THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2026 (both dates inclusive)

No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed or wait on the sections of Affected Roads.

Roads affected - CHURCH ROAD, ILFRACOMBE (OUTSIDE NUMBER 5 TO JUNCTION WITH CHURCH STREET)

The alternative, signed, route for vehicles will be via – CHURCH ROAD, BRADWELL ROAD, WILDER ROAD, CHURCH STREET

This temporary restriction is considered necessary to enable - LAY 18M DUCT IN FOOTWAY ON CHURCH STREET

For additional information please contact:
CIRCET UK Telephone: 0800 085 9194
Devon County Council Telephone: 0345 155 1015

31/08/2026

Remember: Ilfracombe Community Awards Nominations Are Open!

We want your nominations to help us celebrate the incredible people, organisations and businesses that make our town such a special place to live, work and visit

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for others? An unsung hero? Dedicated volunteer? Caring neighbour? Inspiring young person? Or community-minded business that deserves recognition?
Now is your chance to say thank you!

📝 Nomination forms are available from The Ilfracombe Centre or can be downloaded online from the ITC website

📅 Nominations close Wednesday 16th September 2026

🏆 Winners will be announced at the Ilfracombe Community Awards Ceremony - The Carlton Hotel on Thursday 15th October 2026

31/08/2026

Please be aware from TUESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2026, for a maximum of 5 days,
until FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2026 (both dates inclusive)

No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed or wait on the sections of Affected Roads.

Roads affected - FORE STREET, ILFRACOMBE, (OUTSIDE NUMBER 46 TO NUMBER 18)

The alternative, signed, route for vehicles will be via – SOMMERS CRESCENT, WILDER ROAD, ST JAMES' PLACE, BROAD STREET OR FORE STREET, SOMMERS CRESCENT, WILDER ROAD, A361, FORE STREET

The One Way system on the Affected Road will be suspended.

Roads affected - FORE STREET, ILFRACOMBE, (JUNCTION WITH BROAD STREET JUNCTION WITH MILL HEAD)

This temporary restriction is considered necessary to enable - NEW GAS SUPPLY

For additional information please contact:
WALES & WEST UTILITIES Telephone: 02920102441
Devon County Council Telephone: 0345 155 1015

Ref: TTRO2670825

30/08/2026

Ropery Road Car Park CLOSURE Notice

Please note that Ropery Road Car Park will be CLOSED from 11pm Thursday 3rd September 2026 to Noon Monday 7th September inclusive, for the Sea Ilfracombe Festival.

ALL CARS TO BE REMOVED BY 8am FRIDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2026

The top end of the car park (stage end) will remain inaccessible until approximately 12 noon on Monday 7th September while the stage is dismantled

Thank you for your understanding

29/08/2026

The Free School Uniform Bank is OPEN NOW for a limited time only!

WHERE: the Ilfracombe Centre on the High Street
WHEN: any Tues-Fri 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
WHAT: Uniforms cover The Ilfracombe Academy, Ilfracombe Juniors and Ilfracombe Infants
LAST DAY: 11th September 2026

Swap, Donate or Take what you need!

We are delighted to be continuing this community initiative for another year and helping families access necessary school uniforms. Not only does it help to reduce costs for many families in Ilfracombe but also encourages more sustainable practices and reduces waste overall.

This project is only made possible by Belle's Place in conjunction with One Ilfracombe and Ilfracombe Town Council.

If you would like to donate any uniform items, please drop them into the Ilfracombe Centre or Belles Place, donations are not required but always gratefully received.

28/08/2026

Do you need help getting to out-of-town medical appointments?

Ilfracombe Community Car Service can provide a door-to-door travel option to anyone who finds themselves unable to get to medical appointments outside of the Ilfracombe are through our team of volunteer drivers.

You only pay to cover the cost of the volunteer's mileage, and you may be able to claim your expenses back.

There are no age restrictions, you can use this service if you have:

- No access to suitable transport
- Find it difficult to access public transport

For further information or to book this service:
email: [email protected]
Tel: 01271 855300

27/08/2026

Reminder that, due to the bank holiday, there will be no bin collections on Monday 31st August 2026. Collections will take place one day later than usual throughout the week, beginning Tuesday 1st September and ending Saturday 5th September

Normal collection days will resume from Monday 7th September 2026

Did you know we have a North Devon Council customer service representative in reception every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday?

NDC will be able to help you with questions about:
📍Council Tax
🥗Food Bank Vouchers
🏚️Housing
♻️Waste & Recycling

27/08/2026

Please be aware there will be some temporary restrictions to FURZE HILL ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, (OUTSIDE NUMBER 5B TO OUTSIDE NUMBER 9) from WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2026 for a maximum of 5 days with an anticipated finish of WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2026

No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed on the sections of Affected Roads.

Roads affected - FURZE HILL ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, (OUTSIDE NUMBER 5B TO OUTSIDE NUMBER 9)

This temporary restriction is considered necessary to enable - TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT REINSTATEMENT

For additional information please contact:
KIER ON BEHALF OF SOUTH WEST WATER Telephone: 03443462020
Devon County Council Telephone: 0345 155 1015