Full House at Stokenham for the Torcross Sea Defences drop-in

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More than 200 people visited the drop-in session at Stokenham Parish Hall between 1pm and 7pm on Tuesday 30 June to hear the latest from the Environment Agency on their plans to reinforce the sea defences at Torcross before next winter. With presentations from the EA, South Hams District Council, Devon County Highways, Stagecoach Buses, and the Slapton Line Partnership, it really was a one-stop-shop to catch up on everything that has been going on in the parish and beyond since the disastrous storm events of earlier this year. Those who were unable to make it to the session in person can catch up here: EA_30-06-2026_Displays

New Goals at Chillington Park

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Helmers Playing Field in Chillington now boasts a superb set of brand new Five-a-side goals, complete with nets, which were delivered and installed this week – and it didn’t take long before they were in use, as our photos below show!

The goals are designed to replace the rusting multi-use football and rugby posts installed ten years ago – these are due to be dismantled and disposed of, after which the playing area will be marked out for Five-a-side football.

A spokesperson for Stokenham Parish Council, who supplied the equipment, said: “We hope the provision of goals and a marked-out pitch will lead to the revival of organised football games in the parish, and maybe even host inter-village team matches at some point in the future.”

Anyone interested in organising a Five-a-side team from Chillington, Stokenham, or any of the other settlements in the parish is requested to contact the parish clerk, clerk@stokenham-pc.gov.uk.

Slapton Line Partnership minutes published

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Minutes of the 19 June meeting of the Slapton Line Partnership are now published and available here: SLP_Minutes_19-02-26

Stokenham Village Fete, Saturday 11 July

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Another reminder that the Village Fete will take place on Stokenham Village Green from 12.00 noon on Saturday 11 July, with all proceeds in aid of Start Bay Circle of Friends. Among the many exciting attractions and entertainments on offer there, Parish Council will also have a stall. Come along, meet your parish councillors, and fill out our survey for a free entry into our prize draw!

June draft minutes published

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Draft minutes of June’s Full Council meeting are now published and available here.

Join the glow worm hunt, Friday 26 June, at Start Point

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Summer Events with Life on the Edge!

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Slapton Line Partnership Meeting, 19 June 2026

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The Agenda for Friday’s full meeting of the Slapton Line Partnership has just been published and you can read it here: SLP_Agenda_19-Jun-26.  Councillors Doust and Spence will be attending for Stokenham parish, accompanied by Gill Claydon, Clerk to the Council.

Torcross Sea Defences – an update from the Environment Agency

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Our friends at the Environment Agency have issued a helpful update on the planned works at Torcross in the form of a response to questions asked by residents. You can read the whole document here – it is absolutely worth your time and attention: Torcross residents FAQs #3 12 June’26