It is with great sadness that Tiverton Town Council has to announce the passing away of Councillor Anthony Bush.

Councillor Anthony Bush

I and my fellow Town Councillors are mourning the death of our colleague Cllr Anthony (Tony) Bush this week aged 73.

Tony can be regarded as a true Tivertonian having been born in Tiverton castle, at that time owned by his grandparents. He was educated at Mount Radford School in Exeter, before embarking on a career in journalism which saw him working on the Western Morning News, Western Daily Press and Bath Chronicle before heading to Fleet Street and the Press Association. He later joins an Export Trade magazine, becoming editor and travelling the world, and launching titles of his own. Anthony was a magistrate for 18 years, 16 of which were spent as chairman of the Bench, before returning to his home town Tiverton about 10 years ago.

His wife of 46 years June sadly died in 2015 and Tony looked for other interests resulting in his being co opted onto the Town Council for Westexe Ward and later being elected to Mid Devon District Council in 2017.

Tony enjoyed his work as a councillor and was very conscientious in serving his local residents. I know Tony would have very much liked to have been Mayor. Sadly that cannot happen, but it is the Town’s loss.

Tony was liked by all and regarded as a true gentleman. He always spoke well considered words, and earned respect from his fellow councillors.

Rest in Peace, Tony, you will be sadly missed.

Cllr Colin Slade, Mayor of Tiverton

Photograph courtesy of Lewis Clarke

Photograph courtesy of Lewis Clarke

Proclamation of the Fair

On Friday 11th October, children from local primary schools including St John’s and Tidcombe gathered in the Pannier Market in Tiverton for this ancient tradition dating back to 1300’s.

The Beadle Alan Burnett, read the Proclamation and the Mayor Cllr Colin Slade spoke to the children, before the rolling of the pennies began. The children had fun gathering the pennies and were treated to a glass of orange squash after the ceremony courtesy of the Market Cafe.

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Tiverton in Bloom Garden Competition 2019

Tiverton Town Council would like to invite all to take part in their annual garden competition, with the chance of winning a cup for the year for your efforts and all who enter receiving a certificate.

There are many talented garden enthusiasts in Tiverton who have created beautiful spaces large and small that enhance the community environment, so come on what are you waiting for!

Whether conventional, whacky, wildlife habit,courtyard or pots and tubs we welcome all entries.

All you need to do is contact Tiverton Town Council on 01884 253404 or assistant@tivertontowncouncil.gov.uk for an entry form.

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TIVERTON TOWN COUNCIL CO-OPTION OF COUNCILLOR FOLLOWING ORDINARY ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that following the recent Election of Councillors to Tiverton Town Council there is a vacancy for a person eligible under Section 79 Local Government Act 1972, and whom are not disqualified pursuant to Section 80 of the Local Government Act 1972.

The vacancy is in the Lowman Ward of the Town Council

 

Please apply in writing (email acceptable) to:

Town Clerk

Tiverton Town Council

Town Hall

St Andrew Street

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townclerk@tivertontowncouncil.gov.uk

Stating why you would like to join the Council.

 

The closing date for applying is Friday 24th May 2019 at 12 noon

Tiverton Strikes Gold!

Tiverton in Bloom received the wonderful news that their 2018 entry for South West in Bloom had been reviewed and upgraded from a Silver Gilt to a Gold Award. The committee and volunteers are now working hard on plans to ensure that this high standa…

Tiverton in Bloom received the wonderful news that their 2018 entry for South West in Bloom had been reviewed and upgraded from a Silver Gilt to a Gold Award. The committee and volunteers are now working hard on plans to ensure that this high standard is maintained for 2019.

If you would like to find out more on how you can become involved in Tiverton in Bloom we would love to hear from you on 01884 253404 or by emailing assistant@tivertontowncouncil.gov.uk

Tick Tock......Who's stopped the clock?

You may have noticed that our lovely clock tower at Lowman Green has stopped at exactly 12 o’clock……!

Our clock tower is certainly unique and was built just for our Town, this means that when we need repairs completing they can take that little bit longer. The original clock maker - Smith of Derby have taken away a faulty part which has been causing the clock to lose time. A new part needs to be specially manufactured at their workshop in Derby to rectify the issue. We don’t currently have a timescale on how long this will take, but ask you to bear with us - we hope the clock will be back up and running very soon……!