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.
To make a complaint about DCC highways matters, please visit:
https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/help-and-support/make-a-complaint/highways-feedback-form/
Lifton Parish Council Vacancies
CONTACT DETAILS: Parish Clerk: email: parishclerk@liftonpc.org.uk or Tel: 01566 785672
Are you interested in local current affairs?
Do you wish to help your community?
Could you provide a voice for residents?
LIFTON PARISH COUNCIL HAS ONE VACANCY FOR CO-OPTION
Applications are invited from parishioners who wish to be considered for co-option onto the Parish Council to currently fill one vacancy. Please send a letter or email of application to the Parish Clerk by Monday, 18th May 2026 stating why you wish to be considered for the role (maximum 250 words).
Please do not hand your letter/email to a Councillor as that would preclude them from the voting process.
Co-option will take place at the Parish Council meeting on 28th May 2026
The term of office will run until the next ordinary elections in May 2027.
*These positions are only open to people that are on the electoral register
for the Parish of Lifton; live in the Parish of Lifton or within 3 miles of the
boundary; and those that work or own land within the Parish. Please check the exact application criteria with the Parish Clerk.