Knowstone News

There are vacancies on the Parish Council. If you want to ensure that the Parish has a say at a grassroots level and feel that you can get involved in the community in this way then please apply.  

Message from John Pomfret, Parish Council Chairman, posted to Facebook on 25th July. I understand that the leases at the 2 picnic areas expire in August. As there is still no information regarding Devon County Council's plans I have today emailed… More

  There are plans to turn the current Devon County Council system into a Unitary authority. This is something which we should all be aware of and everyone is asked to give their opinions via a survey.  HAVE YOUR SAY: The Future of Devon's Local… More

KNOWSTONE PARISH COUNCIL REPORT ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION A Parish Forum was held at Brynsworthy on 9 July to update Parish Councillors on the progress of the Devolution/Local Government Reorganisation process. Objectives The aim is to… More

Police in North Devon area appealing for the community’s assistance in reporting on concerns linked specifically to units or buildings at industrial and commercial business parks locally.  In the past few months two significant cannabis production… More

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a critical warning following a wave of cyber-attacks on major UK retailers.  Following this warning, Devon and Cornwall Police are issuing this message to all Businesses,… More

The competition classes for the Knowstone Autumn Fayre have been finalised and can be found by clicking on the tab at the top of the Knowstone website. The entry form and terms of entry can also be found on the website. Please make sure you check… More

Please be aware that although the Police are working with our partner agencies to raise awareness of the importance of reporting rural crime, we have become aware that some theft of farm and plant machinery and equipment is not being reported to… More

Please see below a message from Devon and Cornwall Police about thefts from rural areas. In addition there has been a theft of livestock in Bampton and a theft of agricultural machinery in Oakford which both happened last week.  Local officers are… More