Welcome to Lynton and Lynmouth
Lynton and Lynmouth is an English civil parish within the district of North Devon and the county of Devon
The parish is named after its two main settlements of Lynton, which stands on a plateau above the Glen Lyn Gorge, and Lynmouth which lies at the foot of the gorge where the West Lyn River and East Lyn River converge and then meet the sea. The two are connected by the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a water-powered funicular railway. The area is also sometimes poetically termed Little Switzerland, on account of the scenic landscape which was considered by early tourists to resemble the landscapes of Switzerland. The parish lies within Exmoor National Park. In 1952 it was the scene of the devastating Lynmouth flood when in one night 35 people were killed and a further 420 were made homeless. Over 100 buildings and 28 bridges were destroyed.
Contact Info
- 01598 752384
- ltc@northdevon.gov.uk
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The Town Hall,
Lee Road,
Lynton,
Devon,
EX35 6HT
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9am to 12 noon (office)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Upcoming Meetings
There are currently no scheduled meetings
News
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5 August 2024 - Recreation
Syncopated – Dance in Lynton & Lynmouth
a North Devon community dance collective, present their 9th film SYNCOPATED! Shot in Lynton and Lynmouth
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5 July 2024 - Council Business
Local Needs Housing Survey 2023
Lyn Community Development Trust commissioned this survey to assess future local housing need in the Parish. 850 forms were posted to every household in the parish. Parishioners were able to complete the survey online or return the survey in a reply paid envelope.
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30 May 2024
Pay to Use Public Toilets
From 30 May 2024 public toilets in Lynton and Lynmouth will start to be 'pay as you use'. There are 4 facilities: Lower Lyndale Car Park and Flood Memorial Hall, Lynmouth plus Bottom Meadow Car Park and (beside) the Town Hall, Lynton
Quick Links
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Upcoming Council Meetings
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Transparency
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Services
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Report an Issue (North Devon District Council)
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Councillors and Staff
Council Secretary – Jo Collier
Secretary
Lewys Logan
Town Mayor 2024-25
Town Clerk Kevin A Harris
Town Clerk
Bernard Peacock
Deputy Mayor 2024-25
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
1583
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District
North Devon
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County
Devon
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Region
South West
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Country
England
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Postcode District
EX35
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Dialling Code
01598
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Police Force
Devon & Cornwall Police Force
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Fire Authority
Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Devon CCG