Brixton Parish offers the opportunity to embrace village and rural life: a sense of community, tranquillity, a safe environment with public green spaces and beautiful landscapes benefitting from a wide range of local facilities. Our community benefits from both the South Devon National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the close proximity to the historic port city of Plymouth.
The parish of Brixton has a long history which can be traced back to the Domesday Book. The local economy was traditionally based on farming, together with other rural and commercial activities around the river Yealm. The village of Brixton visibly reflects its history with its 14th Century Church and Priests’ Cottages, alongside the historic Feoffee Trust owned cottages and park.
Modern housing, such as Carrollsland (to the south west) and Canes Orchard in Brixton Village, has shaped the current character of the parish and the community, as demand for homes has grown over the years. Construction started of the new town of Sherford in 2016, much of which is currently within the Brixton Parish boundary.
DCC weekly round upExmouth evacuation, childcare places, rural post offices and adult skillsVisit website 16th January 2026 |
DCC weekly round upNew night bus launched; Preparing for icy conditions; and should I send my child to school if unwell?Visit website 9th January 2026 |
DCC weekly round upDCC weekly round upVisit website 20th December 2025 |
SHDC - Press ReleaseMerry Christmas!
Welcome to our special Christmas edition of our weekly newsletter - we've got news on when your waste and recycling collections will be this Christmas period, advice on what festive items you can and can't recycle with us, information on our closure over the Christmas period and much more.Visit website 16th December 2025 |
A festive gift from FusionA festive gift from Fusion to
our community…
A one day free gym or swim passDownload document (pdf) 16th December 2025 |
