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Ashburton Town Council agrees which local assets to take forward for transfer 

Ashburton Town Council has agreed which local assets it wishes to take on from Teignbridge District Council, with discussions now set to begin on the proposed transfers

Published: 26 October 2026

exterior photo of Ashburton Town Hall which is a grey stone building with a small clock tower

The decisions follow months of public consultations, consideration of the assets, their potential costs and the responsibilities that would come with taking them on, including what would be involved in managing these facilities and spaces in the future. 

Assets the Council will take forward 

The Council has agreed to enter into discussions with TDC about taking on the following assets: 

  • Cléder Place 
  • The Recreation Ground 
  • Kingsbridge Lane public toilets 
  • Kingsbridge Lane car parks  
  • Market Close car parks 
  • Home Park, Miners Close and Westerbrook Avenue playparks 

Assets the Council will not take on 

The Council has agreed that it will not take forward the proposed transfer of the following assets: 

  • The grass verges at Home Park 
  • The open green space at Old Manor Close 
  • Dolbeare Road car park 
  • Barnsey Gardens playpark 
  • Crockerton Cottages residents’ car park 
  • A portion of road and pavement at Ashburn Close 
  • Little Roborough allotment plots 

What happens next? 

The next stage will be for Ashburton Town Council to discuss the proposed transfers with TDC, including the terms of transfer, costs and ongoing responsibilities associated with the assets it wishes to take on. 

No final agreement has yet been reached, as further discussions are needed to establish the terms and responsibilities involved. The Council hopes to reach a resolution with TDC by April 2027. 

Taking on local facilities and open spaces presents an opportunity for Ashburton Town Council to help shape their future and ensure they continue to serve the community. It is important, however, that the long-term costs and responsibilities are fully understood so that any transfers are sustainable. 

The Council will now work with TDC to explore the next steps, with the aim of securing the best possible outcome for Ashburton and its residents. These discussions will help establish how the selected assets can be managed responsibly and continue to play an important part in the life of the town. 

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