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.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10.30 - 4.30 Saturday 10.00-11.00
1 Modbury Court,
Church Street,
Modbury,
Devon,
PL21 0QR
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
Parish office will be closed until 3pm today. Clerk working remotely
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.
Next week the parish office will be open on Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th September
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
If you wish to report matters such as abandoned vehicles/full recycling bank/dog fouling problems.
A “Net Zero” task force was formed to produce a Devon Carbon Plan.
If you wish to report parking on double yellow lines/or pavement parking/or request enforcement.
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