This page will contain information relating to specific issues/concerns in the Parish to share with local residents.
Parish Council Seeking a Lengthsman
Harberton Parish Council is seeking to appoint a “Parish Lengthsman”.
The Parish Lengthsman is a self-employed person and this contract for services is for three months in the first instance, to be reviewed on 1st April 2026.
Lengthsman work includes monitoring and clearing the infrastructure which drains water off the roads in the Parish, and the emergency clearance of blockages. The Lengthsman plays a vital role in managing flood risks for residents in Harberton Parish.
Working hours vary per month. The ideal candidate will be physically fit, have experience of safety and hazard identification and also enjoy working outdoors. You will be expected to use your own car and will need your own contractor insurance.
The full brief and invitation for tender can be seen here.
Applications are open until 5pm on Thursday 6th November 2025
Flooding Notice Board
Please click here to find information relating to flooding in Harberton Parish on 17th September 2023, plans for a new Emergency Directory and information about how residents can prepare, and manage the aftermath of, a flooding event.