Welcome to Lifton

Lifton is an English civil parish within the district of West Devon and the county of Devon

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Lifton is an attractive village set in a corner of West Devon with a wealth of history and interest. It is in the valley of the river Lyd, about a mile from where it meets with the river Tamar and four miles East of Launceston.
Lifton falls within the Borough of West Devon and with a population of 1180, plays an important role as a local centre for jobs and services.

Contact Information

• Phone: 01566 785672
• Email: clerk@liftonparishcouncil.gov.uk

Forthcoming Meetings

There are currently no scheduled meetings.

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News

2 November 2026 — Wellbeing

Cats Protection Christmas Fair: Saturday 14th November at Lifton Community Centre

Christmas goodies, Plants, Bric-a Brac, Jewellery, Craft, Books, Tombola, Cat-related items, Clothing, Accessories and Linen at affordable prices.

2 November 2026 — Transport

DCC Highways: Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic – 30.11.26 to 18.12.26

Roads affected - ROAD FROM LIFTONDOWN CROSS TO SMALLACOMBE, LIFTONDOWN

2 November 2026 — Transport

DCC Highways: Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic – 27.11.2026

Roads affected - ROAD FROM LIFTONDOWN CROSS HEADING WEST & ROAD FROM HEALE BRIDGE HEADING EAST, LIFTONDOWN & LAUNCESTON

2 November 2026 — Council Business

DCC: Weekly news update (30.09.2026)

Help Devon save water + the latest on local government reorganisation

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Quick Links

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• Finance

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• Local Information

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People

Council and Staff Figures

• 8

  Councillors

• 1

  Staff

• 1

  County Councillors

• 1

  District Councillors

• Cllr Chris Edmonds

  Cllr.Chris.Edmonds@westdevon.gov.uk

  Ward: West Devon Tamarside

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Area Information

Stats

Population Estimate	1130
District	West Devon
County	Devon
Region	South West
Country	England
Postcode District	PL15, PL16, PL19, EX20
Dialling Code	01566
Police Force	Devon & Cornwall Police Force
Fire Authority	Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Health Area	NHS Devon CCG