Welcome to the Burlescombe Parish Council website

Here you can find out everything you need to know about who we are, what we do and how to get in touch.

Parish councils are the part of government that are closest to communities. We aim to enhance the quality of life of our residents, as well as representing their interests to other organisations, including the district and county councils. Explore the site using the links below and menu at the top of the page. We'll keep adding to the site over time, so please let us know of any feedback.

Contact Info

Forthcoming Meetings

Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Meeting of the Parish Council

Committee: Annual Parish

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News

13 May 2026 - Cost of Living

Support with living costs, including heating oil

Help is available for residents who need support with essential living costs, housing pressures and the cost of heating oil.
29 April 2026 - Council Business

Annual Parish Meeting 2026

Come along to the Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday 20 May from 7pm at Burlescombe & Westleigh Community Hall.
27 April 2026 - Council Business

A successful Spring Clean-Up Day

On Sunday 26 April, volunteers and councillors gathered in Burlescombe and Westleigh to take on some small tasks to look after our villages.
27 April 2026 - Council Business

Updates from our April meeting

The Council held a meeting on Tuesday 21 April at Westleigh URC Hall, we can now share the key updates.

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Quick Links

Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents.
What we do
Find out about the Council's responsibilities.
Transparency
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts, statutory documents and more.
Services
Discover some of the local services and facilities available for residents and visitors.
The parish area
Find out about the area covered by the Council and the public rights of way in the parish
Mid Devon District Council
Services and information in relation to planning, fly-tipping, waste & recycling, and more.
Devon County Council
County Council services including recycling centres, libraries, highways (including reporting potholes), public rights of way.