Discover what makes Hatherleigh so special
Discover a vibrant Devon market town rich in heritage, and community sprit.
Hatherleigh is small town with a BIG heart – a West Devon market town with a strong community spirit and proud community traditions.
Home to the famous annual Hatherleigh Carnival and its blazing tar barrels, the town also hosts the popular annual music and arts festival ‘Hatherleigh Festival‘, a busy weekly Tuesday produce market at Hatherleigh Community Market, many thriving sports clubs, a skate and play park, independent pubs and businesses, and countless community groups.
From performances by Hatherleigh Silver Band to year-round community events, Hatherleigh is a vibrant and welcoming place to live, work and visit.
About Hatherleigh Town Council
What the town council does and what it is responsible for
Hatherleigh Town Council is responsible for representing the views of the community, developing ideas and projects that will benefit the town, and assisting with the management of the day to day affairs of the town.
The town council meet on a monthly basis to discuss, consider and action a wide range of issues and requests, such as:
- Planning
- Highways
- Traffic
- Community Safety
- Housing
- Street Lighting
- Allotments
- Cemeteries
- Play Areas
- Litter
- War Memorial
- Dog Fouling
- Seats & Shelters
- Foot Paths
Hatherleigh Town Council generally meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm at Hatherleigh Community Centre in the multi-use meeting room.
Prior to the start of each town council meeting, a public session is available, where members of the public can ask questions and make comment to the council. Members of the public can speak for up to 3 minutes in the public session.
The Parish Pump
The Parish Pump is a free monthly community magazine for news, announcements, and information about local events and activities within the parishes of Hatherleigh, Meeth, Jacobstowe, Exbourne, Northlew, Monkokehampton & Iddesleigh.
Waste & Recycling
Find details of domestic waste and recycling collections, learn what goes where and report missed a collection.
Local Groups & Organisations
Find details of local groups and organisations in the Hatherleigh area.
Council Meetings
Find links to Hatherleigh Town Council meeting agendas and minutes.
REPORT AN ISSUE
Report an issue. Find links to where various issues need to be reported, or report a local issue to the Parish Clerk.
Travel Information
Find details on travel and transport links connecting Hatherleigh to the wider region.
Your Councillors
Find out details about who your town councillors are, and how to contact them.
A message from the Mayor of Hatherleigh
Hi – I’m Mark Reddaway, I am actively involved in many community initiatives, activities and events in Hatherleigh. I chaired Hatherleigh Carnival for nearly 20 years, helping to introduce important changes to policing, safety, logistics, and procedures. I was also involved in building numerous family floats. I played rugby for North Tawton and Okehampton first team. More recently, I have taken on a new challenge and am enjoying being one of the bell ringers at St John’s Church here in Hatherleigh. I am also a volunteer with the Christmas Lights team and Hatherleigh Players backstage team, and I continue to support the Tar Barrels teams and Hatherleigh Carnival. I joined the Town council in 2022 and have taken on the role of Mayor since 2024. I am fully committed to helping build the best future for Hatherleigh by embracing change, supporting local businesses and initiatives, improving public services and facilities, and ensuring the town remains inclusive and welcoming for everyone.
Mark Reddaway, Mayor & Chair of Hatherleigh Town Council.
