Welcome to Modbury
Modbury is a civil parish within South Hams District and Devon County
As part of the wider parish, the town of Modbury lies in a hollow surrounded by the rolling hills and ridges of the South Hams. Its dignified terraced houses, slate-hung walls, old shop windows and classical doorways combine to create a fine urban townscape in a rural setting. The parish includes the surrounding countryside and farms and is bounded by the River Erme to the west and stretches as far as California Cross in the east. It includes the Hamlets of Brownston and Shearlangstone. Modbury Town boasts a thriving community with vibrant shops, businesses and eateries. It has much to explore, including the many walks within the bounds of the parish. It is also steeped in history and holds an annual May Fair enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. It is teeming with community clubs and events. In recent years it has welcomed many new dwellings introducing a new demographic to the town. It has a thriving primary school, Anglican and Catholic Churches and a Health Centre.
Contact Information
- Phone
- 07467 134225
- Mobile
- 07467 134225
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- Address
- 1 Modbury Court
Church Street
Modbury
Devon
PL21 0QR - Opening times
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10.30 - 4.30 Saturday 10.00-11.00
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Society
South West Water Open letter concerning work on 14th and 15th October
14 October 2026 - SWW are investing in improvements to the wastewater network in Modbury to help support the town's growing needs and reduce the risk of flooding which will include the use of temporary traffic lights for this phase of work SWW Services Helpline on 0344 346 2020 between 8am and 5pm
Council Business
Parish office will be closed until 3pm today. Clerk working remotely
Parish office will be closed until 3pm today. Clerk working remotely
Society
Ways to report crime or ASB to Devon and Cornwall police
REPORTING CRIME TO DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE Dear Modbury residents - further to a recent discussion at the Council meeting the following information was provided by the Community Policeman.
Council Business
Parish office opening hours w/c 7th September
Next week the parish office will be open on Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th September
Services
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Report a Problem (Devon County Council
If you wish to report a fault or a problem on our Roads, such as a pot hole, overgrown hedges, ice on the road or empty salt/grit bins
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Report a Problem (South Hams District)
If you wish to report matters such as abandoned vehicles/full recycling bank/dog fouling problems.
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Climate Emergency
A “Net Zero” task force was formed to produce a Devon Carbon Plan.
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Report Parking Infringements
If you wish to report parking on double yellow lines/or pavement parking/or request enforcement.
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Samaritans - call anytime, night or day
If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won't judge or tell you what to do
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Mind - Mental health helplines
If you need to talk right now, there are many helplines staffed by trained people ready to listen. They won't judge you, and could help you make sense of what you're feel
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CAB - offer help in person and online
Help with debt, money, housing and consumer matters
People
Cllr Chris Field
- Councillor
Cllr Bill Cole
- Councillor
Council and Staff Figures
Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 2,113 |
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| District | South Hams District Council |
| County | Devon County Council |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | PL21 |
| Dialling Code | 01548 |
| Police Force | Devon and Cornwall Police |
| Fire Authority | Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Devon CCG |