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Welcome to Lifton

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

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

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News

Council Business

Latest News from West Devon Borough Council (23.10.2026)

New community woodland planned for Tavistock; Beware of scam emails; Join us to create a new meadow in Okehampton and Recycle your Halloween pumpkins

Council Business

DCC: Weekly news update (23.10.2026)

This week: Brighter Futures, National Adoption Week and more

Council Business

DCC: Weekly news update (16.10.2026)

This week in Devon: flooding, farming, fostering and more

Council Business

Latest News from West Devon Borough Council (16.10.2026)

New footpath and zebra crossing making school route safer; Join us to create a new meadow in Okehampton; Help create a new meadow in Okehampton; Mayor's Challenge - Milton Abbot; Celebrating excellence in construction; and Job vacancies

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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