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.
SHDC - Local Government Reorganisation Local Government Reorganisation - Consultation is now live
Closing date 26th March 2026Visit website 9th February 2026 |
Local Government Reorganisation in DevonYour councils are changing. The Government wants to simplify how local government works across the county
This website sets out the five proposals that have been submitted for Devon
Closing date 26th March 2026 Visit website 9th February 2026 |
DCC weekly round upStorm damage on A370,Torcross; the latest news on local government reorganisation; Children's Mental Health Week, and raising the profile of fosterinVisit website 7th February 2026 |
SHDC - Local Government Reorganisation South Hams residents encouraged to share their thoughts on shakeup to Devon’s council setup
Residents of Devon are being encouraged to have their say on the future of local government in the countyVisit website 7th February 2026 |
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDEVONCC/bulletins/406a5d7Devon weathers the storms; importance of planning ahead; and how the bloom of octopus is effecting our ecosystemVisit website 2nd February 2026 |
DCC - Be PreparedWhat would you do in the event of a serious incident such as a power cut or water outageVisit website 2nd February 2026 |
