Information for the village
This page contains all the little snippets of information that we need to know but often forget.
Police
We have a small local police station in Great Torrington.
PC Perry Hodgson • Email
PCSO Melissa Baker • Email
Central non-urgent Switchboard • 0845 2777444
Crime Stoppers - call anonymously to give information about crime • 0800 555111
Emergency Number
All emergency services: dial 999 or 112
Bus Service
We have a bus service(Stagecoach No 70) through the village doing a return journey between Bideford & Torrington.
Hospitals
North Devon District Hospital,Raleigh Park,Barnstaple,EX314JB. Tel: 01271 322577.(24hr Accident & Emergency dept)
Bideford Community Hospital,Abbotsham Road,Bideford,EX393AG. Tel: 01237 420200. (Minor Injury dept 0730-2030 hrs)
Torrington Community Hospital,Calf Street,Torrington,EX387BJ. Tel: 01805 622208.
Doctors
Doctors in the areaDentists
Dentists in the areaVeterinary Surgeons
Vets in the areaRefuse Collection
Non-reusable and non-recyclable refuse is collected weekly on a Tuesday.
See this webpage for Easter, Bank Holiday and Christmas changes.
Recycling Collection: greenery, cardboard etc
The large green wheelie bins are collected fortnightly (very early in the morning) between March and October inclusive. Four-weekly November to February.
See this webpage for Easter, Bank Holiday and Christmas changes.
Recycling Collection: glass, cans and plastics
See this webpage for Easter, Bank Holiday and Christmas changes.
European Parliament
Weare Giffard is within the South West Region and we have seven seats in the European Parliament.
Full details of each and their contact details are here.
UK Parliament
The MP for this constituency (Torridge and West Devon) is Geoffrey Cox.
Geoffrey Cox MP, 2 Bridge Chambers, Lower Bridge Street, Bideford EX39 2BU • 01237 459001 • Email •Website
Devon County Council
Devon County Council websiteCounty Councillor
Mr. Sam Robinson, Bank House, 21 Bude Street, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 1PS EX39 1PS • Email
Full contact details for Cllr Sam Robinson are here
Torridge District Council
Torridge District Council website
Torridge District Councillors
- Mr Steve Clarke, Conagers, Alverdiscott Rd, Bideford EX39 4DG • 01237 476375
- Mrs Pauline Davies,
- Mr Mervyn Langmead,
Parish Council
The Weare Giffard Parish Council has its own page here.
Report a problem, make a suggestion
Renew a book, report a street light fault or pothole, make a comment, ask a question...
Do It Online is a Devon County Council service available here.
Mobile Library
February 3rd onwards Thursdays fortnightly only at 09:15 - 10:15am at the Village Hall.
Tide Times
Tide times and graphs are available here.
If there is a problem, something that is incorrect or something that needs changing please contact our webmaster.
