Molland is a small village and civil parish located in the foothills of Exmoor in Devon. It lies within the North Devon local government district, close to the border with West Somerset and includes Molland Moor.
At the time of the 2021 Census the Parish had 260 inhabitants.
Molland was first referenced as the Manor of Molland in the Domesday Book. The Manor of Molland was largely coterminous with the existing parish of Molland. In the earliest times it consisted of two separate manors, held from separate overlords, later known as Molland-Bottreaux and Molland-Champson.
St. Mary's Church sits in the centre of Molland village, close to the London Inn and Parish Hall. The church dates back to the 1400s and is Grade 1 Listed.
How to use the defibrillator.
A defibrillator (AED = Automated External Defibrillator) will talk you through how to use it - so do not worry about getting things wrong - the machine will be in control.
However, if you would like to be mentally prepared beforehand, please watch the St John's Ambulance video here, and the HeartSine video here. The defibrillator should have a Resus pack containing a resuscitation mask, scissors for removing clothing, and a razor for shaving a patch on a hairy chest (the pads may not stick otherwise). Please note that these videos are examples of how to use a defibrillator and are not being promoted here as an effective way to learn CPR.
The Molland Village AGM and Parish Council AGM will take place in the Village Hall on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 7:30pm. All are welcome, and the agenda can be found on the village website under the Parish Council menu.
STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED
Devon County Council Election – Thursday 1 May 2025
We have now published the Statement of Persons Nominated for each of our County Divisions, please see attached.
This information is also available on our website here: https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/election-results/county-elections/devon-county-council-election
Please do not hesitate to email elections@northdevon.gov.uk or call 01271 388277 if you have any queries.
Please see the attached for information on the County Council elections in May 2025.
Please be advised that Molland PC meetings are now on the second Tuesday of every other month NOT the second Thursday. The meeting in May is late because of village AGMs. All take place at 7:30pm in the Parish Hall, Molland. All are welcome.
The full details are below:
Tuesday 6th May - Parish Council AGM and Village AGM
Tuesday 20th May - Parish Council meeting.
Tuesday 8th July - Parish Council meeting.
Tuesday 9th September - Parish Council meeting.
Tuesday 11th November - Parish Council meeeting
The sun is shining at last and it's lovely to see signs of spring in the hedgerows. The daffodils are starting to flower and now primroses and celandines are appearing too.
Sadly however the litter is an ever growing problem! There are a few of us who pick up the litter where possible but it keeps on coming . As members of the Parish Council, we wondered whether anyone would be interested in joining a local litter picking group. This could be an opportunity to get together for a sociable walk and chat or to do it alone if you prefer. Maybe a chance to get to know your neighbours. We are happy to provide equipment as necessary.
If anyone's interested or has any ideas please message this page or contact Debby on 07813 047844 or email mollandmare@icloud.com
North Devon Council is inviting people to have their say on a new draft Housing Strategy, which sets out a high-level vision and objectives as to how the council plans to try and meet the housing needs and hopes of our communities.
The Housing Strategy will guide the Council's activities in delivering and discharging its housing functions and responsibilities, whilst ensuring that resources and efforts are best directed to tackle the housing challenges that the area faces. It was compiled following the publication of the Devon Housing Commission Report in July 2024, championed by Lord Best.
The draft Strategy has been prepared in full consultation with a working group of elected Members, who have been involved through a dedicated workshop and feedback sessions. It is built on a foundation of three themes:
The Council recognises the value of gaining different perspectives and insights and therefore inviting you to submit your views. The draft strategy is available for wider consultation for a period of seven weeks from Monday 10 February 2025 to Monday 31 March 2025.
You can view the draft strategy and find out more by visiting the Council's website at Let's Talk North Devon
The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and your views and feedback are valued.
The Council is using a new IT platform for consultation and engagement and you are invited to register to be kept up to date with opportunities to have your say and get involved with shaping the future of North Devon Register | Let's Talk North Devon
Thank you for your time when the survey closes the results will be summarised and presented to the Strategy and Resources Committee on 12 May 2025. You can find Committee agendas and reports on the North Devon Council Committee Meetings webpage. Browse Meetings, 2025 | North Devon Council
Kind regards
The Community Engagement Team (North Devon District Council)
Just a reminder that waste and recycling collections are different over Christmas and New Year. Please check your festive collection dates on the NDDC website.
Missing your collection date could mean our crews don't have the capacity to collect double on your next round.
Green bin collections are cancelled for two weeks, from Monday 23 December until Friday 3 January.
Collections will return to your normal schedule after the Christmas period from Monday 6 January, 2025. If you're unsure when your usual collection takes place, please visit the NDCC website.
On Sunday 8th December at 4pm the Parish Hall will be holding a ‘Bring and Share Christmas Lunch’ for anyone from the village. Just let Stuart or Clair at the London Inn (01769 550269) or Debby (mollandmare@icloud.com) know if you want to come and if you would like to bring food or a raffle prize.
See attached poster for more details.
Hot food, raffle, and bar! Please come along to support your Parish Hall.
£3 entry.
Thank you to Nigel Penfold for pointing out the following:
As from 1st October, it will be a legal requirement for everyone who keeps any sort of birds on their property to register them with DEFRA. This applies to chickens, ducks, birds of prey ... everything. Previously, if you kept fewer than 50, there was no requirement to register, but there is now no lower limit. Pet birds kept indoors are exempt. The registration process is quick. Details on the DEfRA website.
| South Molton - Molland - East Anstey (696 Thursday service only) - for times and details, click here. |
North Devon Council wishes to remind anyone in charge of a dog that it is an offence to allow your dog to foul in a publicly accessible area without cleaning it up. This includes in car parks, recreation and sports grounds, parks, pavements as well as verges, footpaths and beaches. Failure to do so or leaving it to collect later (or even hanging it on a tree) can still result in a fixed penalty of £75 (or a maximum of £1000). Report dog fouling incidents using the NDC online form.
Lost or found dogs, see the North Devon dogs pages
