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Town Council News Articles

Chris Packham backs Axminster screening of The People's Emergency Briefing

Published: 20 Jul 26

Axminster Town Council is facilitating two free public screenings of The People's Emergency Briefing. Read More...

Axminster Town Council Elects a New Mayor

Published: 19 May 26

Axminster Town Council elects its youngest ever Mayor Read More...

Democracy in Axminster - May 2026

Published: 6 May 26

There are no elections scheduled in Axminster this May. Read More...

Budget & Precept Statement FY26-27

Published: 6 Mar 26

The Town Council has issued its budget and precept statement (including Council Tax figure) for the forthcoming year. Read More...

Next Council meeting - 9th March 2026

Published: 6 Mar 26

The agenda for the next meeting of the FULL Town Council has been published Read More...

Kay Pike of Plastic Free Axminster named 2026 Citizen of the Year.

Published: 16 Jan 26

Kay Pike has been awarded the Robin Cross Citizen of the Year award 2026, for her work within the community for Plastic Free Axminster. Read More...

New Councillor, Laurence Norman is Co-opted

Published: 14 Jan 26

Casual vacancy filled by Laurence Norman, who was co-opted on 13th January 2026. Read More...

Nomination Now Open - Robin Cross Citizen of the Year 2026

Published: 5 Nov 25

The nominations for the Robin Cross Citizen of the Year award are now open. Read More...

TTRO for Christmas Lights switch on event

Published: 7 Oct 25

Details of the TTRO (Temporary Traffic Regulation Order) for the 29th November 2025 below. Read More...

The Old Courthouse

Published: 23 Sep 25

The Council issued a press statement / public notice regarding the forthcoming sale of The Old Courthouse Read More...

A Casual Vacancy exists

Published: 9 Sep 25

Following the disqualification of former Cllr. James Keen for non-attendance (as per Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972), a Casual Vacancy now exists for the Town Ward. Read More...

Notice of Co-Option

Published: 10 Jun 25

Alison Hayward was co-opted to represent the Town Ward at our meeting held on 9th June 2025 Read More...

Election of Mayor

Published: 15 May 25

Cllr. Jill Farrow was re-elected as Mayor of Axminster (and as Chair of the Town Council) on Monday 12th May. Read More...

County Council Election 1st May 2025

Published: 5 May 25

Notice of result of the Devon County Council - Axminster Division. Read More...

Notice of Election (DCC) 1st May 2025

Published: 4 Apr 25

EDDC Electoral Services team have issued the following Election Notices (see main body of message) Read More...

Budget & Precept Statement

Published: 4 Mar 25

The Town Council has issued the following statement in relation to the proposed budget for FY25-26 and the associated precept demand to fund the town's services. Read More...

Axminster's Annual Meeting of the Parish

Published: 16 Feb 25

Mayor, Jill Farrow, invites residents to attend the Annual Meeting of the Parish on March 3rd. Read More...

District Cllr Paul Hayward Honoured with National Award

Published: 6 Feb 25

EDDC Cllr Paul Hayward Honoured with a national award by the Local Government Association Read More...

Barrie Hedges Honoured with 2025 Robin Cross Citizen of the Year Award

Published: 20 Jan 25

Barrie Hedges wins the Axminster Citizen of the Year Award 2025. Read More...

Seasons Greetings

Published: 23 Dec 24

The Mayor of Axminster, Cllr. Jill Farrow, sends her best wishes to all residents. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Read More...

Council meeting dates for 2025

Published: 12 Dec 24

At the FULL Council meeting held on 9th December 2024, the following meeting dates were approved. Read More...

Nominations closed - Robin Cross Citizen of the Year 2025

Published: 1 Nov 24

Nominations closed - Robin Cross Citizen of the Year 2025. Read More...

Your Town, Your Council - Autumn 2024

Published: 22 Oct 24

The latest newsletter from Axminster Town Council Read More...

Allotment Plots Available to Let

Published: 14 Oct 24

Axminster Town Council now has allotment plots available for letting. Get a head start on next year's growing season. limited availability Read More...

Police Statement

Published: 23 Jul 24

We have been asked to publicise this statement by the Devon & Cornwall Police and crime Commissioner's office Read More...

Minster Church Video

Published: 22 Jul 24

We are delighted to share this wonderful aerial footage of our beautiful Minster Church courtesy of Ric Edgell (OneFour Productions) Read More...

Post Office Consultation

Published: 1 Jul 24

Notice of a public consultation regarding potential move of the Town Centre Post Office service Read More...

Remembering Martin Mynard

Published: 24 Jun 24

The Town Council pays tribute to former Councillor Martin Mynard Read More...

Grounds Maintenance Tender

Published: 19 Apr 24

The Town Council has issued tender documents for its grass-cutting contract FY24-27 Read More...

Who is responsible for that ditch or hedge?

Published: 4 Apr 24

A guide to Council and landowner responsibilities relating to the maintenance of ditches, verges and hedges along the public highway. Read More...

DEFRA Correspondence received

Published: 22 Mar 24

The Town Council has received a reply from central Government regarding flooding events in the town Read More...

Your Town, Your Council - Spring 2024

Published: 21 Mar 24

The latest Axminster Town Council Newsletter is out now Read More...

Have you noticed our new welcome signs?

Published: 21 Mar 24

We have just installed 4 new 'Welcome to Axminster' signs - Have you spotted them? Read More...

Special Budget Overview meeting

Published: 18 Mar 24

At the request of the Mayor, there will be an extraordinary meeting of the Strategy & Finance Committee on Monday 25th March at 7.30pm Read More...

Town Council Budget/Precept Statement FY2024/25

Published: 6 Mar 24

A hard-copy of the report presented at the Annual Parish Meeting has been published today Read More...

Mayor's Annual Report

Published: 5 Mar 24

At the Annual Parish Meeting held on 4th March 2024, the Mayor presented her annual report. Read More...

Grant Award Policy

Published: 28 Feb 24

Temporary closure of Council's Grant Application Scheme Read More...

NHS Devon Dental Update

Published: 28 Feb 24

NHS Devon have issued a briefing report for community reference relating to dental services in Devon. Read More...

"Phishing" emails ALERT!

Published: 29 Jan 24

Please beware of strangely worded emails, or requests for help, from the Town Council. They are almost certainly NOT genuine!! Read More...

New Town website

Published: 29 Jan 24

The Town Council is delighted to publicise a new local website - full of useful information about our wonderful town! Read More...

Winter resilience - Highways DCC

Published: 15 Jan 24

Press release from Cllr. Stuart Hughes (DCC Cabinet member for Highways) Read More...

Robin Cross Citizen of the Year 2024

Published: 15 Jan 24

Hayley Widger announced as Axminster Citizen of the Year 2024. Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting

Published: 18 Dec 23

Date changed: Now scheduled for Monday 4th March 2024 Read More...

Grants Awarded

Published: 12 Dec 23

Two grants for £1000 each were awarded at the Council meeting on 11th December 2023 Read More...

Axminster plants a community orchard for the future.

Published: 11 Dec 23

Axminster Town Council and Axminster Climate Action Group coordinate the planting of a Community Orchard with help from volunteers of all ages. Read More...

Calendar of Council meetings 2024

Published: 28 Nov 23

The calendar of Council (and Committee) meetings for 2024 has been published. Read More...

New Vice-Chair of Strategy & Finance Committee

Published: 28 Nov 23

Cllr. David Willey duly elected to role of Vice-Chair of the Strategy & Finance Committee (on 27/11/2023) Read More...

Martin Spurway - Freeman of Axminster

Published: 18 Nov 23

Martin Spurway is bestowed the Freedom of the Parish of Axminster. Read More...

Town Council surgery cancelled this week

Published: 1 Nov 23

Town Council surgery cancelled for Thursday 2nd November Read More...

Nominations for the Robin Cross Citizen of the Year award now open

Published: 1 Nov 23

Nominations open until December the 1st for the Axminster Citizen of the Year 2024 Read More...

Your Town, Your Council

Published: 12 Oct 23

The Autumn edition of our newsletter 'Your Town, Your Council' is out now. Read More...

Axminster Neighbourhood Plan Policies Consultation NOW LIVE

Published: 7 Oct 23

Find out how you can have your say before the 5th of November 2023. Read More...

Corporal Jack Bray

Published: 27 Jul 23

Formal Notice for the arrangements for Corporal Bray's funeral on 4th August 2023 Read More...

Notice of Public Rights Period

Published: 3 Jul 23

The Council has published the Notice of Public Rights statement (see below) Read More...

Notice of Temporary Footpath Closure

Published: 22 Jun 23

Temporary closure of Footpath 64 for the replacement of a bridge Read More...

Notification of Road Closure

Published: 6 Jun 23

Overnight road closure on the A35 Read More...

Election of Mayor

Published: 16 May 23

Cllr. Jill Farrow was unanimously re-elected as Town Mayor at the Council's Annual Meeting. Read More...

Axminster Town Council welcomed comments from the public at its Annual Meeting

Published: 15 May 23

The Axminster Town Council will soon be sharing its feedback with EDDC regarding a planning proposal for 140 houses on Chard Road. These comments were decided upon after receiving various representations from the public during its Annual Meeting. Read More...