Contact your representatives
The Parish Council has seven members, all of whom can be contacted about any village-related issue or idea.
Your Councillors
Simon Rake [Chair]
Simon has lived in Blackawton since 1996, and joined the Parish Council in 2010. He is a keen walker, bridge player and an atrocious golfer. Simon is Chairman of the Parish Council.
Areas of special responsibility:
Blackawton Playing Fields Association (Secretary)
simon@blackawtoncommunity.com
t: 01803 712103
Ruth Coe [Councillor]

Areas of special responsibility:
Footpath Warden
ruth@blackawtoncommunity.com
t: 01803 712131
Alan Mallyon [Councillor]
Areas of special responsibility:
Blackawton Playing Fields Association
alan@blackawtoncommunity.com
t: 01803 712799
Steve Thomas [Councillor]
t: 01803 712 840
e. steve@blackawtoncommunity.com
Chris Oughton [Councillor]
t: (01803) 302487
chriso@blackawtoncommunity.com
I’ve been lucky enough to have known the South Hams for the last 30 years and wife Zoë and I were delighted to be finally able to move to our favourite village of Blackawton in January 2020 to join the community here. I’ve always been one to take action rather than just talk about being a part of the community and when the opportunity came up to help out on the Parish Council, I put myself forward to help where I can. We love a pub quiz and can be found in The George most quiz nights, and we are committed Spaniel-wranglers. I’m also a sailing instructor and mountain leader allowing me to teach youth skills for the DofE awards and at sailing clubs which I plan to continue in our new location (now that covid is finally releasing the community!)
Robin Mewes [Vice-Chair]
robin@blackawtoncommunity.com
t: 0773 309 7551
Sol Curry [Councillor]
sol@blackawtoncommunity.com
t: 07941103308
Other useful contacts …
Annette Thom [Parish Clerk]
Postal Address:
Free Spirit, Higher Street, Dittisham
Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0HT
Days of work:
2 pm – 5 pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
parishclerk@blackawtoncommunity.com
t: 01803 722 417
Vacancy [Snow Warden]
Areas of special responsibility:
Snow Warden
Vacancy [Tree Warden]
Vacancy [ Health Services Representative]
Ruth Coe [Footpath Warden]
Areas of special responsibility:
Footpath Warden
ruth@blackawtoncommunity.com
t: 01803 712131 or 712342
Helen Reeve [South Hams District Council]
Cllr.Helen.Reeve@southhams.gov.uk
t: 01548 821306
Julian Brazil [Devon County Council]
julian.brazil@devon.gov.uk
t: 01548 511109 or 07970 971140
Mike Pearey [Parish Lengthsman]
Areas of special responsibility:
Mike keeps clear the channels to take water off the road. He is keen to be contacted if there is a problem.
t: 01803 732 628