Torridge & Tavistock Conservative Association

02/09/2026

We had a great day at the Holsworthy Show yesterday.

It was a fantastic opportunity to continue spreading the word about our campaign to stop the Devon Data Centre Monster.

Thank you also to Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP (Torridge & Tavistock) for spending time with us.

Over 3,000 people have now signed up to join our army of Registered Objectors to the AI Data Centre and BESS proposal on 850 acres of North Devon’s precious farmland.

If you’ve not yet signed it here’s the link, and please share it far and wide: https://devoncpre.org.uk/data-centre-and-battery-field

02/09/2026

14/08/2026

Cllr Dermot McGeough asking the all important questions for his and that the residents of the rest of the new authorities.

14/08/2026

Sir Geoffrey is chasing the NHS RD&E Hospital Exeter for answers over the loss of maternity services at NDDH Barnstaple . Rest assured, he is on the case.

I have continued to receive correspondence from concerned families and expectant mothers regarding the temporary suspension of maternity services, and I fully appreciate the anxiety and uncertainty this is causing. Given the urgency of the situation, I am in constant dialogue with the Trust but I remain disappointed that I have yet to receive a response to my letter to the Secretary of State. I have today followed this up again, stressing the need for an urgent reply.

In the meantime, the Trust held the second of its weekly stakeholder updates. I was encouraged to hear that progress is being made both in securing additional locum support for maternity services at North Devon District Hospital and in identifying prospective candidates for permanent consultant posts.

There is, of course, still considerable work to be done. The usual recruitment processes and clinical safeguards must be completed before any appointments can be confirmed, and these developments represent only the first step towards restoring services. Nevertheless, all parties are working hard to bring this temporary suspension to an end as quickly as possible. I shall continue to demand that as a minimum.

It is essential that any solution not only enables services to resume safely, but also provides the resilience necessary to ensure that we do not find ourselves facing a similar situation again in the future.

In May this year, I visited the Ladywell Unit and saw first-hand the professionalism, dedication and commitment of the staff who provide this vital service. There is a vital need for more clinicians to join them. If you know of anyone who may be interested in a consultant role, details of the current vacancy can be found via the link below.

The next stakeholder update is scheduled for next week, and I will continue to keep constituents informed of developments as they arise.

https://vacancies.royaldevon.nhs.uk/jobs/job/Consultant-in-Obstetrics-and-Gynaecology/13874

14/08/2026

The difference is clear.

Only Kemi Badenoch's Conservative Party thinks illegal immigrants should be deported, not pushed onto local communities.

13/08/2026

Free Bluetongue Information Event for Farmers & Livestock Businesses 🌾

North Devon + and Torch Farm Vets are inviting farmers, livestock keepers and rural businesses to attend a free information event focused on the latest Bluetongue developments and practical animal health advice.

📆 Tuesday 25 August 2026
⏰ 6.30pm - 9.00pm
📍 Filleigh Village Hall

The event will feature veterinary experts Sophia Elworthy and Miriam Rigby from Torch Farm Vets, who will provide an update on the current Bluetongue situation and discuss key considerations for livestock businesses.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear expert guidance, ask questions, share experiences with fellow farmers and learn more about support available through North Devon Plus.

The event is aimed at livestock farmers, mixed farms, beef and sheep producers, agricultural businesses and rural professionals from North Devon, Torridge and surrounding areas.

Places are free, but advance booking is encouraged.

For further information and to register, visit 👉 https://orlo.uk/LnhFF

21/07/2026

Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP is on his Summer tour of the Constituency. Hosting a Surgery near you.
He welcomes you all to join him so he can listen and help solve any local or national issues or concerns you may have.

As always, you can also contact him by either writing or email or telephone, all details are on the leaflet.

On 24th of July at Bratton Clovelly Parish Hall at 1430hrs.

21/07/2026

Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP is on his Summer tour of the Constituency. Hosting a Surgery near you.
He welcomes you all to join him so he can listen and help solve any local or national issues or concerns you may have.

As always, you can also contact him by either writing or email or telephone, all details are on the leaflet.

On 24th of July at Halwill Junction Baptist Church at 1130hrs

21/07/2026

Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP is on his Summer tour of the Constituency. Hosting a Surgery near you.
He welcomes you all to join him so he can listen and help solve any local or national issues or concerns you may have.

As always, you can also contact him by either writing or email or telephone, all details are on the leaflet.

On 24th of July at Ashwater Parish Hall at 1000hrs

20/07/2026

Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP is on his Summer tour of the Constituency. Hosting a Surgery near you.
He welcomes you all to join him so he can listen and help solve any local or national issues or concerns you may have.

As always, you can also contact him by either writing or email or telephone, all details are on the leaflet.

On 23rd of July at Beaford Village Hall at 1600hrs